Brandon loved Adrian, so when Adrian abruptly moved out of their apartment Brandon was devastated. Six weeks later Brandon is ready to start to ease his way back into life again, but a chance encounter leaves him questioning everything he thought he knew -- about Adrian, their relationship, and himself.<br><br>His friends are there to see him through it, especially his best friend Greg. Greg wants what’s best for Brandon. He’s always wanted what’s best for Brandon, even when it’s not necessarily what’s best for Greg.<br><br>As Adrian’s true nature is revealed, Greg starts to wonder if maybe what’s best for both of them wouldn’t be each other.

Midnight

It couldn’t last, of course. He went up to the bar at about ten thirty because he noticed that some of the guys had empty glasses and they couldn’t have that. He told Miriam what they needed and she gave a wink and a nod as she went back to get a tray. He fished out his wallet and leaned up against the bar when he felt a familiar presence at his side.


Oh, he’d have known this man anywhere. He knew that scent, wrapping around his olfactory nerve like a mink stole on a nineteen thirties starlet. He knew the sensation of Adrian’s body at his side, close enough to feel the heat waves radiating off the man but not physically touching. Brandon turned, heart in his mouth. “Adrian,” he whispered.


Chapter 3