It’s not easy being a gay man in Utah, but it’s even more difficult when you’re young and overweight. Jay has never fit in with the general “club culture” and he knows he’d never be attractive enough to catch a one-night stand, much less a boyfriend. Losing himself in books and school alleviates his loneliness, and he doesn’t waste time dreaming about what he can’t have. Until he meets the new director of the GLBT Center on campus and promptly falls in love -- against all common sense and logic.<br><br>Hoping to catch a few glimpses of Stephen outside of the Center, Jay decides to start working out at the university gym. The plan turns out to be too successful as Stephen volunteers to be his workout buddy, then invites Jay out to lunch, and finally, kisses him. Jay wants Stephen more than anything, but he can’t bring himself to trust Stephen’s intentions. Not when he knows he’s disgusting and Stephen is so perfect ...

From Behind that Locked Door

Jack was immediately employed in the engine room, keeping an eye on the power cells and learning the ropes of an alien ship. He complained of needing to learn the Monk’s written language in order to understand the controls, but he seemed to like where he was stationed.


For now, Cillian spent his days looking after Henri. School for her would start in about a week’s time. Before that, he had her pretty much to himself. They played games and went for walks around the ship. They made up for lost time. There were a few other human kids on the ship, and she met each one. They all seemed to like her bubbly personality. He felt good knowing she would at least have some peers of her own species.


Chapter 9