When Armand happens to look down into his new neighbour’s yard one night and discovers him lying on his back, staring up at the night sky, he doesn’t know what to think. It doesn’t happen every night, but it happens often enough for Armand’s curiosity to be piqued.<br><br>When they finally meet, Armand falls instantly in lust with Ben, a dentist with an interest Armand can only describe as out-of-the-ordinary. As they get to know each other, Armand’s feelings towards Ben blossom into love. Yet Ben reveals he has recently come out of a six-year relationship and isn’t quite ready for anyone special in his life. Armand is disappointed but learns to live with the fact he and Ben might only ever be friends.<br><br>But the future is a strange and wonderful thing. When Armand starts to show a fondness for Ben’s unusual interest, it leads to more than one surprise event.

The Sky at Night

“It’s brought back lots of memories. Good ones and bad ones. Mostly good ones.” He squeezed Armand’s hand. “I just feel like all the work I’ve done to get over him has been utterly destroyed. A waste of time. And I’m back at square one.”


“I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better,” said Armand.


Ben squeezed his hand again. “You make me feel better by being here. You’re a good friend. I’m glad I met you.”


Silence followed before Ben, sounding a little more upbeat, spoke again. “Did you see anything while I was gone?”


Ben pointed to the sky. “Anything up there?”


Armand laughed. “Ah, no. I didn’t actually come out to look.”


“You didn’t?” Ben sounded surprised.


“Afraid not. I stayed back at work and caught up on a few things, and by the time I got home, cooked dinner, and did the dishes, I was ready for bed.”


Chapter 7