Three young men from very different homes, just coming into their own sexuality, bond at a time when information about homosexuality is scarce to the average teen. Their strong connection cannot survive high school and heartache, however, and their triangle collapses under the weight of prejudice and a need to escape.<br><br>Ten years later, Tucker is bitter and hurt by all the tragedy in his life since those long ago happier days. Reclusive, somewhat animalistic, and completely content to stay that way, he’s brought up short by an unexpected confrontation with the past and feelings that won't stay buried.

Fur, Feathers, and Claws

“You’re alright,” Roy added. “Check it out. If I was a girl, I’d dig ya, Scooter.”


“No. Suck my dick.” Roy’s grin made his immaturity bearable.


“You’re a good friend, Tucker.” Chad reached for the door handle. “Roy, you’re a goof.”


Tucker reached for Chad. “You can…if you want. Why don’t ya? And I want to, like, be more than your friend.”


“But you also want to be more than Roy’s friend.”


“And I want someone to suck my dick. I’m getting blue balls, dig?”


“Yeah. I guess,” Tucker said. “I’m sorry, Chad. I don’t know. I don’t get it. I don’t get any of it, dig. I accept that I like guys. I’m torn, though. I’m not trying to be some punk.”


“I dig you. I love being with you. I love you.”


“Not just that, Roy. You’re a jerk, man. A big jerk. But that day you sang, you were a whole different cat.”


Chapter 46