College professor and website designer Drew Hampton has had only one great love in his life. A loner as a teen, he found solace in art, his self-styled mullet, and the television show ALF. Then a new boy moved in next door, and he discovered love. Mechanic Wes Harrison was thrown into adult responsibility at a young age. He’s managed to build a good life through hard work and determination; however, he hasn’t been in a relationship since high school. Drew and Wes were deeply in love thirty years ago, but then they were torn apart. Unlucky at relationships after their separation, both men treasured memories of their one true love. Fate intervenes and gives them a second chance. Will they rekindle their once great love and find happiness, or has too much time gone by?

Return to Sender

“So, then we should talk about the thing.” He shifted closer to me.


No no no no no! I couldn’t rehash it with him if I had any chance of moving past my feelings that would never be returned.


“Can’t we forget it? Like you said, it was a funny joke.” I managed what I hoped was a smile.


“If that’s what you want.” I refused to meet his eyes, didn’t want him to see the tears that were threatening to fall again.


“Yeah, I’ll catch up with you in the morning.” I made my escape and threw myself on my bed, muffling my sobs with my pillow. 4


Ignoring the overgrown, neon pink elephant in the room, Drew and I went about our normal routine as if nothing happened in the alley. School was ending in a few days, and I was trying to figure out what I was going to do with my summer days until the next school year began. If you had asked me a few weeks ago, I would have bet all my money on being stuck to Drew’s side. Now, after that awkward thing, space might be what we needed.


Chapter 6