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 said no. If the Patriots draft you, you’re going. You’re not going to jeopardize your dream. Delaying a year will hurt your chances.”


Frank leaned forward and kissed Bill. “I love you. But I can’t let you gamble with your career for me. We have to end this. There’s no way we could keep it a secret. Look at all we have to do now to keep anyone from suspecting. Remember what Dennis almost did? You’re going to be a star in the NFL. It’ll be even harder. All eyes will be on you. We’d be prisoners of your fame.”


Bill looked shocked. “I don’t care about all that. I can’t believe you’re saying these things. Don’t you realize how much I love you? I don’t want the fuckin’ NFL without you!”


“Yes, you do. Or you will. Picture us, sitting together watching a Patriots’ football game on a Sunday. How long would it take before you’d resent me because you weren’t out there playing?”


Chapter 52