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

Brandon thumped his head back against the wall. This wasn’t fair. He knew, however, that Greg would be at his house when he said that he would with no compunctions about dragging him away without benefit of shaving or a shower or trousers, so he got up and made quick work of all three.


By the time he’d finished, Greg had, in fact, arrived and started taking measurements in the living room. His dark eyes took in all of Brandon. “I think it’s been months since I’ve seen you wearing something that wasn’t a suit and tie,” he commented finally. “You clean up nicely, buddy.”


Brandon felt his cheeks get hot. “Raggy sweats and old T-shirts, huh?”


“I thought they confiscated your jeans at the door when you went into law school.” Greg teased.


“I’ve always been a subversive.” He sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. “All right. You ready to get this over with?”


“It’s shopping. Not an execution. Come on. It’ll be good for you. Should we finish taking measurements first?”


Chapter 13