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

As I stood, Jack made eye contact with me and gave me an apologetic look. “Sorry,” he mouthed.


We were going out for dinner and drinks together this evening and I was looking forward to it. I’d had a rough week at work.


But I’d stick it out at Walmart until November, then after that date, I’d find a better way to make a living. What could I do with my life?


Chapter 51