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

“You should tell them. Good relationships don’t have secrets.”


Whalen stood up and offered Cillian his hand. He took it and rose to his feet. The two of them walked to an elevator. It was extra wide to accommodate Monks, and an additional set of buttons could be found near the floor. The walls were made of that beautiful reddish brown, glittery substance, and the ceiling had a unique boxy pattern that couldn’t be found anywhere else on the ship. They rode the elevator to the floor where most human lodgings were located. Cillian accompanied Father Whalen to his cluttered office.


“How do you think in here?” he asked, looking around. “There’s so much stuff.”


Chapter 18