Shay Rogers has avoided going back home to Alabama because he fears running into his high school lover, Dwayne Sayles. Because of Shay’s reputation as an All-American straight stud, he tried to keep his love for Dwayne secret. Shay’s fear of his friends and family finding out about him ultimately led to his breaking up with Dwayne. However, when the invitation to his fifteen year high school reunion arrives, Shay’s friend convinces him to go, with her as his fictitious girlfriend. Within moments of meeting again, the long-dormant feelings between Shay and Dwayne are rekindled, but so are Shay’s fears. Is Shay finally ready to embrace the chance of happiness by living openly with Dwayne, or will his need to hide the truth about himself win out yet again?

Class of '03

“Yeah, well, my parents and siblings are always on me about getting married. So, I figured if I brought her they’d back off.”


“Oh,” was all Dwayne said in response.


“I’d like to spend some time getting reacquainted…if you’d like that,” Shay said tentatively.


“Where should I meet you? Are you staying at your mom’s?”


Dwayne gave Shay an impish grin. “Well, I was hoping that if you werehere, and things worked out…well, I thought maybe we’d like a bit more privacy.”


Shay’s body instantly responded to the implication. He smiled. “Let me talk to Melissa.” Shay walked over to where she stood, talking with Lilly and asked her to step aside with him.


“Uh…Dwayne and I would like to spend some time together…but I’m not sure…”


“What to do with your beard?” Melissa quipped with a grin.


Chapter 20