Once the star of his high school basketball team, Nathan Gayle has played the field for years. Now in his twenties, he's getting tired of one night stands and heated hook-ups with strangers; he wants something more. Was that asking too much?<br><br>Wes Roberts has had a fierce crush on Nathan since high school. A chance encounter at prom created a memory Wes still cherishes, one perfect moment in time. His current relationship with Roger pales in comparison, but he's been with the man for eight months now and they've settled into a routine that's not exactly comfortable.<br><br>When Wes and Nathan meet up again years later at a friend's party, the spark between them is rekindled. But there's Roger, who wrestles with anger and drinking problems. Roger, whom Wes is still dating. Though the choice between the two men seems obvious, breaking up with Roger may be easier said than done.

Crushed

Wes picked a corner booth in the back.“I want to sit where I can see the door.”


Nathan placed a possessive hand on Wes’s back and leaned down over his shoulder to hear his words.Already the place was filled with people,the jukebox blaring out the latest pop hits,and he had to lean closer to hear Wes over the noise.“Right here,”Wes told him,his breathhot against Nathan’s ear as he pointed at the circular booth.“So I can see the door.”


He got into the booth and Nathan slid in beside him,his arm draped across the back of the seat and over Wes’s shoulders,keeping him close.“Does he come here?”Nathan asked.They had to lean together when they spoke,but that was fine with Nathan.He’d like to sit even closer,if they could.Like twined together on a bed,or in each other’s arms in the back seat of my car.He watched Wes shred the napkin wrapped around his silverware.“What’s his name again?”


Chapter 20