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

Holding Tyrone still, AJ licked around the crown once, twice, a third time until he felt he could recreate the shape in his sleep. Tyrone’s grip pulled at his hair, but it was the pleasurable kind of sting, the kind that begged to be hurt a little bit more. He deliberately withheld taking any more of the length into his mouth until he felt the distinct tension in Tyrone’s fingers.


He looked up. Tyrone stared down at him, eyes glassy, chest heaving.


AJ smiled. That was exactly what he’d been waiting for.


Chapter 19