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

“You said it isn’t.”But Nathan almost wished it was.He wanted to open the door and see Roger’s lupine grin fade as he took a look at the erection bulging through Nathan’s open fly,the tank top pulled up to the middle of his chest,his bare feet,and behind him Wes would be topless,hair disheveled,both their eyes shiny with lust.“Did you want something?”he’d say.He could almost hear the words over the pounding of his heart in his ears as he unlocked the front door.Oh,hell,yes,he was looking forward to thatscene.He could not wait.The sooner we get this over with,the sooner Wes is all mine.


But on the other side of the door stood a young Asian man,a thin plastic bag in one hand,a receipt in the other.“Delivery,”he announced.Then he glanced at Nathan’s face,set in anger,the exposed stomach,the open jeans.“Okay,”he said,taking a step back.The look on his face asked,Why me?“I get all the weirdoes.”


Wes peered around Nathan and smiled at the guy.“Hey,”he said.“Nathan,zip up,please.”


Chapter 25