Onstage, AJ Mobley is smart, clever, and commands attention. Offstage, he's shy and lost to everything but his music. The reason for the difference? Tyrone Dahl. For the past two years, AJ and Tyrone have been the star attraction at the Reno bar, Heat Wave. Their dueling pianos act is fast and funny, but their camaraderie isn't just under the spotlight. They're best friends away from the show, too. An opportunity to take their act to Las Vegas seems like the perfect next step in their careers. There's only one problem -- AJ's been in love with Tyrone almost from the moment they met. He's hidden it well; after all, Tyrone might be bisexual, but he's also never lacked for company. AJ would rather be his friend than another notch on his bedpost. But Vegas beckons. And Tyrone wants to take the leap. The last thing AJ can ever do is deny his best friend ...

Interlude

“Or maybe I should just tell Tyrone what a good thing he has in you, and let fate take over.”


“Don’t you dare,” AJ warned as he went for the door. His palm slipped on the handle as he fiddled with the lock. By the time he stepped back to get out of Tyrone’s way, it wasn’t just his hands that were sweaty.


“Tell me you got winners.” Tyrone’s cologne drifted behind as he walked past, a musky scent that always made AJ want to sink to his knees. “Because me and Kira found the perfect place for us. Straight shot to the Strip, security, even a lock-up for storage like you wanted.”


“See?” AJ looked pointedly at Janie, hoping she would take the hint. “He and Kira worked it out.”


Tyrone stopped between them, his slight frown hopping back and forth. “You doubted me? I am deeply dismayed.”


“Of course, we didn’t,” Janie said. “I just didn’t expect you to find something so soon, that’s all.”


Chapter 7