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 never knew my dad. He was killed when his helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan.”


There were murmurs of sympathy for Bill’s situation.


“I’m sure he would be very proud of you,” Reverend Bethune said. “Any man would be proud to have a son like you. I know I would.”


“Well, you do have a son you can be proud of,” Bill said, in a totally conversational tone, smiling at Frank. “He’s a great friend and a fantastic athlete to boot.”


“Well, yes, of course we’re proud of Francis,” Frank’s dad said, apparently embarrassed that his idol had perceived he was in some way not proud of his son.


“He’s done really well on the U’s gymnastics team this year. There’s even talk of him being considered for the Olympics,” Bill added.


Frank looked at Bill with raised eyebrows. Bill winked and smiled.


“Well, Francis, we had no idea,” Frank’s father said.


“That’s wonderful, dear,” his mother added.


Chapter 57