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

“There are a lot of players that came out after they retired,” Mark offered.


“A lot of good that does us. Bill hasn’t even been drafted yet. We’d have to wait maybe ten years before we could come out. Do you really think we could hide it that long without being caught? Would he even want to?”


Frank headed for the bathroom. “I gotta go. We’ve got a meet tomorrow and practice this afternoon, and I need a shower.”


“Bethune! Get your head in the game!” shouted one of Frank’s coaches. “You’re sloppy and you’ve missed that catch on your Cassina twice. Your flyaways suck!”


Frank knew he wasn’t focused. His mind bounced back and forth between his conversation with Mark and the elation he’d felt when Bill publicly acknowledged him that morning. Sure, it was veiled, and only he knew what Bill was really saying.


Chapter 40