Craig and Mitchell have been friends for years, but each of them reached a point where that camaraderie became ... more. Mitchell’s kept his feelings close to his chest. So has Craig, but now that they’ve graduated from UMKC, he knows it’s his last chance to show Mitchell they’re meant to be before their careers take them to opposite sides of the country.<br><br>He insists they can’t leave Missouri behind without one last adventure. Mitchell agrees to a road trip to visit all the touristy spots and say goodbye to their home state.<br><br>As they spend their days and nights together, buried feelings rise to the surface and hope blossoms. When their journey ends with a dance beneath the Branson stars, will they find love and a future together at the end of the road?

Gateway to Love

Adam sat on his bed, chugging his. He watched Craig and Mitchell on the sofa, sitting on opposite ends. “Guys, don’t take this the wrong way, because I had a lot of fun, but I’m going to head home in the morning.”


Mitchell’s eyebrow rose and he turned to Adam. “Why?”


“Seriously?” Adam laughed. “I feel like a third wheel.”


Craig and Mitchell both started to protest, but Adam held up his hand. “I’m not upset, guys, I promise. Besides, Chance texted he’s going to a huge pool party tomorrow night and wants me to go.”


Ah. Chance. Adam had had a crush on Chance for as long as Craig had known him. They were friends, but Adam had made it more than obvious he wanted more.


“How early are you planning on leaving?” Craig asked.


“Not sure. Probably going to leave when I get up, but not planning on setting an alarm.”


“Make sure I’m up so I can say goodbye. I might not see you before I move.”


“Me too,” Mitchell added, looking sullen.


Chapter 35