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

“They’re trying to ice the kicker. Poor kid, he’s a freshman and in the game of his life. Can you imagine the pressure?” the second announcer asked.


The cameras panned through the crowd. Fans on both sides of the ball were praying. Some had their eyes closed and fingers crossed. The players on both sidelines were on a knee, holding hands.


“Please, please, please,” Frank whispered.


The teams came back to the line of scrimmage. Just as the ball was snapped, a yellow flag flew through the air. Frank held his breath as he watched the referee confer with his fellow officials, then walk to the side and face the camera.


“Off side, Michigan, five yard penalty, repeat fourth down,” the striped official said. There was a collective groan that ran through the crowd in Chrysler arena. The penalty put the kicker five yards closer.


Once again the two teams lined up. “Well, that gives Alabama a better chance, but it’s still outside Taylor’s range,” the first announcer commented.


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