Gymnast Frank Bethune arrives on campus already enamored with the star tight end, Bill Billingsly. Although the chances of them meeting are slim, fate draws them together, and their friendship turns to love.<br><br>Ever since childhood, Bill has dreamed of playing professional football. Though high risk to his potential career, Bill would seek out clandestine encounters with other guys when and where he could, but the first time he spots Frank, Bill knows he is someone special, someone he could possibly share a life with. If he’s drafted, will Bill and Frank be able to continue their closeted relationship, running the risk of discovery? Or will they have to part company for the sake of Bill living out his dream?<br><br>Bill knows he’ll need to use all his considerable skills learned on the field to score the life he wants off of it, too. Either way, is happiness even possible when it’s the NFL vs. love?

Love or the NFL

“I’m sorry we missed it,” Frank’s mother said. “Next time you’re in a play, I hope we’ll be able to come and see it. You’ll let us know won’t you?”


“This was an assignment for a class, Mom. It wasn’t open to the public. But if I’m ever in a real play, you’ll be sure to know.”


Cindy piped up. “What I want to know is why when I asked who drove you home, you told us he was on the gymnastics team when he’s really a football player?”


Shit! Why can’t she keep her trap shut! What a tangled web we weave…Frank thought.


“Well, he’s pretty famous and I didn’t want you to think I was bragging that he was my friend.”


“I never heard of him,” Cindy said, a forkful of pancake stuffed in her mouth.


Reverend Bethune reprimanded his daughter. “Cynthia! Talking with your mouthful!”


“Sorry.” Cindy swallowed and went on. “But why’s he so famous?”


Chapter 27