Milo Slowiak is perfectly happy to sleep with a different guy, most nights. Nelson Agnew -- a frequent buddy in Milo's bed -- has been fine with that, too, until Christmas Day, when he changes the rules. Now Nelson wants a relationship, and Milo has until New Year's Day to make his decision.<br><br>At first, Milo is upset and decides he doesn't need Nelson. After all, he has all those names in his little black book to choose from. Yet sex with others doesn't erase the lingering feeling that Milo could be missing out on something wonderful, whether or not he's ready for it or can trust his feelings on the matter.<br><br>After a heated confrontation, Milo realizes two things: he wants Nelson for more than a notch on his bed post, and Nelson has been in love with him from the beginning. Can Milo change for the better?

Boyfriend Countdown

I parked the bus, punched out, and waved to the other drivers as I left. I needed supplies so I stopped off at the Rite Aid nearest my apartment to stock up. Too late, I remembered that this was the branch where Nelson worked. Hopefully, he wasn’t the supervisor on duty this evening.


I got a small basket, filled it with condoms and lube, and headed to the register. The cashier was a cute twenty-something with a button nose and kissable freckles. He blushed as I flirted with him, and I had almost coaxed out his phone number when a throat cleared next to me.


I looked over, and my smile faded when I encountered Nelson’s not-so-poker face. His visible disappointment made me…uncomfortable. That was a first.


“You’re holding up the line, Milo.”


He glared at the poor cashier, now bright red as he handed over my receipt and purchases. Hmm, I wonder how far down that flush went?


Snapping back to the present, I replied, “You could go behind the counter and help out, you know.”


Chapter 3