Outfielder Tommy Knox is said to "own" pitcher Wayne Kerley because he always hits well when Wayne is on the mound. What the public doesn't know is that the two men have long been involved in a committed, loving relationship. They met and fell in love while playing in the minor leagues, but were called up to the majors and now play for opposing teams.<br><br>Tommy and Wayne have managed to stay together through twelve closeted years. Being on different teams means they have to spend most of the baseball season apart.<br><br>In the final year of his contract, Wayne considers retirement as his career begins to wind down. The thought of life without baseball seems nearly impossible, but he keeps his fears and dread to himself. Tommy still has two years left of his contract, and all the successes, defeats, and injuries that entails. Can the two reconcile their love of each other and the game?

Ownage

The other side of the lake looks just like our side, except there’s no cabin, no sign of human life. We disturb birds as we walk, and Tommy points out a deer family feeding nearby. As we look on, Tommy slides an arm around my waist.


We’re three-quarters of the way around the lake, sweating like pigs, when I make a move. Spotting a clearing ahead, I grab Tommy and push him onto the cushion of leaves that covers the ground. This causes a small creature to scuttle out from underneath.


“Possum,” replies Tommy. “I think we’re in his bed.”


“Come here,” I say and I get my mouth on his.


Soon, I’ve got his pants down and am riding his ass, scaring birds and all other creatures as I whoop and holler. Tommy works his cock and comes before I do. Then I’m there, letting go on a pungent forest floor. After, I pull out and stand while Tommy rolls over.


“Well, if it isn’t my favorite lumberjack,” he says.


Chapter 18