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 really appreciate that. Bill’s a great guy—”


“Well, like I said, he’s a great guy. He has this dream of playing in the NFL. I wouldn’t want anything to happen that’d keep it from coming true for him.”


“I know that, too. It’d be a real shame if it came out he was gay. His chances of making it to the pros would be pretty much zilch.”


“I’m so glad to hear you say that. I was afraid that—”


“Bill dumping me for you would make me so angry I’d do something to out him. Give me a little credit.”


“I’m sorry,” Frank said. “I just want this to turn out well for him.”


“You know, he’ll probably have to cut it off with you if he’s drafted. He told me that’s what we’d have to do more than once.” Dennis was smiling as he said it.


Chapter 31