Eric Fong’s relationship with his family hasn’t been great ever since he came out of the closet, but he owns a dim sum restaurant that’s quite successful, and he’s happy at least one aspect of his life is proceeding smoothly. Granted, his life would have been much better if he had a boyfriend because then he wouldn’t feel quite as lonely. However, overall, he’s satisfied with his life.<br><br>Benjamin Wen is the owner of The Crossroads Diner. Eric thinks Benjamin is cute, and something about the owner of the diner is intriguing. Most importantly, Benjamin prepares food that tastes identical to the ones Eric’s late maternal grandmother used to make for him. There are other aspects of the diner, such as the strange customers who gawk at Eric and only stare at their food and drinks instead of enjoying them, that he considers to be fascinating. He visits the diner night after night, hoping to solve the mysteries behind its existence. Along the way, he finds himself falling for Benjamin. But Benjamin is hiding quite a few secrets from him. Things Benjamin seems unwilling to reveal.<br><br>Can Eric and Benjamin’s relationship survive in spite of the secrets? Or are they destined to go their separate ways?

The Crossroads Diner

“Yes,” Benjamin eventually answered. “But take it slow. You’re kind of huge.”


Then Eric dashed toward the nightstand and began to rummage through the drawers, but he must be unable to locate something important because judging by his facial expression, he was growing more frustrated by the second.


“The condoms,” Eric cut Benjamin off midsentence while running his fingers through his hair and sighing loudly. “Damn it! I think I remember now. I used up my last condom about two months before we first met. I only have the lube, and there isn’t much left in the bottle.”


Benjamin snorted. “Eric, calm down.”


Eric sounded so annoyed and stressed out, and Benjamin thought that was rather hilarious, but he refrained from laughing loudly. Instead, he sat up on the bed and scooted closer to Eric.


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