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

If he isn’t sleeping with the guy, what’s he waiting for?


Then the bigger picture smacked me on the head. Nelson had broken his promise to me. He’d said he’d wait, and look at him now, practically swallowing some guy’s tongue in front of all and sundry. He’d lied, and as irrational as that sounded, even considering my own actions in the matter, I was pissed.


Anger surged within me. I was being pushed into a corner I hadn’t even known existed, forced to make a decision I wasn’t ready for. Nelson challenged me, and as much as I could get good sex anywhere I chose, I also needed someone to stand up to me, too, and I’d always had that in him. I kind of missed that. I couldn’t believe it. I really did want Nelson in my life as more than a fuck buddy. Color me stupid!


Chapter 6