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

Chad got down on his hands and knees in front of the boxes that made a short wall behind each seat. Tucker, staring at Chad’s unintentional invitation, lost his train of thought. He wanted to fuck Chad. He wanted Chad to fuck him. Man, he thought, guys are lucky! They can have sex together twoways! Why would anyone knock that? He hoped that Chad would agree.


How long had Chad been talking? “Huh?”


“I said, what about that song Roy put on for us? ‘This Guy’s—’“


Chad sat back on his heels. “Oh. Sorry.”


“No. I am. I…I didn’t mean to yell, dig?” Tucker got to his knees beside him and rubbed his cheek with his knuckle. “That song reminds me of Roy. He played it all the time. Annoying City, man.” He lied with a smile. “We need something all our own…special, just to us.”


Chapter 63