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

Tim went into crises mode as he saw Tom’s face getting redder and the whispering crowed grow rowdier. He saw a movement near the stairs and felt his stomach drop. He saw the outline of a familiar girl take to the steps and come to stand below Charlie. It was Carla. 


Everyone stood staring at her stone face, waiting for what was about to happen. Carla stood there, looking at the crowd. Then, to everyone’s amazement, she broke out in a face-splitting grin and said, “Hey, you’ve got to give him credit.” Turning to Charlie, she said, “Let’s take a lesson from the fierce queen herself.” With that, someone in the crowd cheered loud and the music went louder. Tim saw Lacy near the music system and she winked at him. Carla dragged Charlie by the arm to the middle of the dance floor and did a sexy number on Ellie’s “Anything Could Happen.” The crowd dispersed and enjoyed the show, then fell in and danced like a single organism.


Chapter 25