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

“We only have one opening night in Las Vegas,” AJ said softly. “It deserves something special.”


All the air expelled from AJ’s lungs when Tyrone turned and caught him in his arms, crushing their mouths together in a hard, tremulous kiss. Even Ty’s hands shook, grasping awkwardly at AJ’s shoulders. AJ returned the kiss with just as much passion, just as much fire, wondering fervently why the gesture had shaken Tyrone so much.


“I can’t believe you did this,” Ty said between kisses.


“Because you were with me all night. Because it takes planning.”


AJ pulled back in mock dismay. “So you’re the only one who can plan in this relationship?”


“No, but you’re not usually the one who likes the surprises.”


With a smile, AJ caught his hand and began leading him to the bedroom. They’d given up on the pretense that they were going to sleep in separate beds. Now, the second bedroom was used as a music room.


Chapter 22