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 bothers you?” Tom sounded exasperated.


“The fact that you get insanely jealous whenever you think I’m giving any other guy the time of day bothers me. I’ve never been with anyone else because it’s only ever been you for me. Yet you’ve been with other girls and much more masculine guys than me. I wasn’t enough for you like you are for me, and it bothers me.”


“You left me,” he corrected. “And then you decided to come back.” 


“Where the hell is all this coming from?” Tom asked. He ran his hands through his hair and stared into the distance, a sure sign to Tim that he was becoming agitated. “


Chapter 22