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

The morning wore on with no sign of Roger.Maybe he didn’t remember calling.Wes waited for the phone to ring,hoping his boyfriend would call back,because he didn’t want to wake Roger up out of an alcohol induced slumber and tell him they were through…that wouldn’t go over too well.He wanted Roger to sober up and call first,apologize for what he’d said earlier,maybe ask if they could get together later on in the day,and then Wes could tell himno,he didn’t think so.He even knew what he’d say,how he’d say it.You know,Roger,this just isn’t working out,any of it.I think we should maybe just leave it at that,what do you say?I’ve got some of your things here,you can come pick them up,and hey,have a nice life,because I intend to.Goodbye.


Chapter 30