Easy-going Sebastien divides his time between working as a cleaning technician, caring for his widowed father, and running off to the park for soccer practice. Coasting through his existence, he's convinced he doesn't have much going for him.<br><br>That isn’t what his best friend Jack thinks. Quick-witted and passionate, Jack is fascinated by art and history, but the greatest book or painting could never compare to how he feels when he's alone with Sebastien.<br><br>In the last five years, Seb and Jack have shared everything, sometimes even a bed. Yet though their chemistry is smoking hot, Sebastien keeps Jack at a safe distance. But when the two move in together to lower their living expenses, that distance gets smaller and smaller, until Sebastien and Jack are standing so close, they can't see what's right in front of their eyes ... the love of their life.

Auguries of Summer

Last week hadn’t been the first time we’d slept together. Five years ago, on the first night we’d met, I’d gone home with Jack and spent a fantastic night with him. But back then, our sexual relationship had ended abruptly and we’d agreed to be friends instead.


Our amazing friendship was the best thing that had ever happened to me and I couldn’t imagine not having Jack in my life. But I didn’t believe in romance, that whole couple thing.


“Seb,” he said, his expression softening, “it’s all right. I don’t wanna have this conversation again.” He rose and gathered our plates, but he hadn’t even touched his food. “I think I’m just gonna have a glass of wine and try to organize my bedroom.” He gently pressed my shoulder and left. “Good night,” he added, leaving the kitchen.


Confused, I stared at my reflection in the dark kitchen window, hating myself for playing this game with my best friend.


Had I made a mistake asking Jack to move in with me?


Chapter 3