Will Grant only attends the PFLAG meeting because his mother guilts him into it. But the instant he hears the night’s speaker, Will is glad he showed up. Joshua Rhinehardt is dynamic and engaging. Although Joshua isn’t physically Will’s type, Will can’t get the man out of his head.<br><br>Joshua may be comfortable in his own skin, but it isn’t often men like Will are attracted to him, and he's not comfortable changing for someone else. He wants to make a life with Will, but his own insecurities keep getting in the way.<br><br>Will’s unwavering acceptance helps Joshua see that when two people connect, physical appearance just might not matter at all.

Pumpkin Rolls and Porn Sounds

After the emcee said a few words of thanks, the mingling started. Joshua was almost immediately swamped by admirers. I gave him a soft smile because now he was over his nerves, his confidence was shining through. I loved seeing him like this.


Since he was otherwise occupied, and I didn’t want to interrupt, I headed for the bar in the corner of the banquet hall. I wanted a glass of Moscato. And then I just wanted to stand back and watch Joshua thrive in this environment.


“You’re here with Joshua Rhinehardt?”


The voice startled me, and I nearly slopped my newly acquired wine over the edge of the glass. I had to take a second to make sure I wasn’t glaring when I turned to the speaker. He was about my height, with a pretty, almost delicate face. His smile was pleasant and sincere. He would have been the kind of guy that would have turned my head before. But he was asking about Joshua. I hated him on sight.


“Yep,” I said with a casualness I didn’t feel.


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