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

“It was after I graduated. From college, not counseling. He was really handsome and really smart. I topped…and probably wasn’t very good at it, but we had a good time.”


Chad took a while to answer. “I don’t think so. I liked him. And our times together were fun. I’d only had one-night stands before him, ya know? Some I liked and some I didn’t. The guys I liked, the sex was a lot more fun. The guys who were just nice to look at, not so much. Took a while to make the connection there.”


Chad grinned. “If you’re asking how many guys…Not counting you, let’s just say more than four and less than…ten.”


“Or four,” Chad said. “I mean, two naked guys get off together without touching each other at all…Is that really sex?”


“Oh. Well, I never kiss guys I don’t have feelings for.”


Chapter 86