Billy spends his evenings dreaming of love and excitement. His roommate Francis wonders why Billy would waste his time fantasizing about a straight mechanic he works with who won't even look his way.<br><br>But Xavier isn't straight, he's bisexual. And he's been stealing looks at Billy without getting caught. Billy's blue eyes make him feel proud, something he hasn't felt ever since his father left him to fend for himself. Part Mohawk, Xavier deals with racism both at work and at home, and is planning to hit the road and never return.<br><br>From their first kiss, the attraction between Billy and Xavier is undeniable, setting off a chain of events. Soon they're running off together, determine to start a new life in Mexico. But the open road, like their crazy love, is new, exciting, and at times ... dangerous.

Crazy Love

Billy lovedthe whole Seattle grunge look, though he knew he couldn’t have pulled it off himself.


“Hey,” Xavier said, stopping a safe distance from where Billy stood by the wall. “How’s it going?” He glanced around at the busy sidewalk, but soon his fierce eyes met Billy’s again and a little smirk formed on his lips. “Cool sneakers.”


Billy looked down at his pink high top Converse shoes and scratched his head. “I don’t know what happened. I could have sworn they were blue when I bought them.”


“Let’s get a beer,” Billy said, opening the door, music pouring out of the bar. “And then I’m going to kick your butt at pool.”


Xavier walked past him and gave him a furtive glance. “You wish.” He too was chewing on a mint gum. Was he as nervous as Billy was?


Chapter 7