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

At his own apartment building,Wes parked out front,where he usually did.No use hiding now,was there?Not when he needed to talk to Roger anyway.And fifteen minutes was enough time to get him on the phone,tell him that they were through,that was it.It wouldn’t be so bad over the phone,he reasoned as he took the steps two at a time up to his apartment.He could hear his dog bark as he unlocked the door,and she pounced on his legs when he stepped into the hall,wagging her tail as if he had been gone for days instead of just a few minutes.“He’s coming right back,girl,”he told her,rubbing her head as he closed the door behindhim.“He’ll be back,you wait and see.”


Chapter 31