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

When Frank didn’t respond, Mark prodded, “Frank? Did you hear what I said?”


Mark continued. “He has you. The two of you have your love. You’re someone he can trust, someone who means the world to him. If you get caught—you’ll still have each other. The other way, if he’s outed—he’s got nothing.”


Frank sighed. “I didn’t think of it that way. You’re right.” He turned to Mark. “Thank you. I don’t think I’d ever have seen it without you.”


“Go on.” Mark pointed to Bill. “He’s waiting for you.”


Frank gave Mark a hug and made his way around to the other side of the stadium, then down the steps to the field. Almost at the bottom, he stopped and looked back up to where Mark stood. Mark waved. Frank waved back.


Frank continued to the bottom of the stairs and stood behind the low brick wall that separated the stands from the playing surface. Bill sat, head bowed, his elbows on his knees, hands folded. Frank hesitated, then softly said, “Bill.”


Chapter 54