From the age of three, Tim Bailey wanted to marry Tom Watkins. Many changes occurred during their formative years, but Tim’s love for Tom remained rock solid. Even when Tom temporarily broke up with him to date girls, Tim never stopped loving Tom. Because his father walking out on his family, Tim doesn’t trust easily. His friend Tom’s bisexuality makes him uneasy. Tom is a popular high school football player who can have anyone he wants, boy or girl. So why would he choose nerdy Tim? The fact Tom won’t come out at school further feeds Tim’s insecurities and suspicions. Tom has always felt the pressure from his dad and his friends to be the typical jock. This means hiding the gay side of his bisexuality and only acknowledging Tim in private. Tom has promised once they’re at college in New York, he and Tim will be able to live openly as a loving gay couple. Tim just needs to be patient. Things come to a dramatic head at an event everyone has been waiting for, their end of year graduation party. Many truths are revealed, old scores are settled, and everyone’s lives are changed. Can Tom keep his promise to always love and protect Tim, or will previous lies and secrets kill off what has been growing between the boys for fifteen years?

What We've Been Waiting For

“What are you guys up to?” Tom’s father asked as he entered the room.


Tom looked up from the dining table where he, his mother, and Tim were looking through papers spread out in front of them.


“We’re finalizing some details for Friday night, Dad,” he said, his attention already back to the papers before him.


“Best keep a close eye on the punch bowl, boys,” Lynnette warned. “There will always be one or two people that will try to ruin the evening for everybody.”


“No worries, Mrs. W. They’re going to have a very difficult time getting past me,” Tim said.


“Now that I have no problem believing,” Tom snorted good-naturedly.


Chapter 14