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

“It’s me,”Roger announced,falling to his knees at the foot of the bed.He looked like a child saying bedtime prayers,hands folded in front of him,eyes beseeching,thin lips turned down into a slight frown.“Babe,it’s me,I know it is,it’s all my fault.I starteddrinking again and you knowhow I get when I’m like that,you knowhow it makes me.”His large eyes shone with bright tears.“I need you,can’t you see that?I need you to keep me sober.Give me another chance,please.”He covered his face with his hands.“Don’t leave me,not like this.”


“Roger.”Wes crawled to his boyfriend,his ex-boyfriend,his heart aching.Look at him,on his knees begging.I did this to him,me…why didn’t I think he’d be hurt by this?He reached out and ran a tentative hand over Roger’s tight,bleached curls.His boyfriend shuddered at his touch.“It’s not just you.It’s not…”


Chapter 33