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

He ran up to Zoe. Cillian grabbed her by the shoulders and started pulling her back to the car. She didn’t object, though it took some effort to move her. Zoe didn’t seem to notice he was even there. Pushing her, he eventually got Zoe back inside. Jack started the SUV and the group made a U-turn, driving across the grassy median to the other part of the highway. Cillian wasn’t excited to go back into the city, but at least they would be safer.


That was the plan. They made it only a quarter of a mile before finding another mass of vehicles recently smashed together. There were about twenty this time and the crash must have happened only minutes ago, but it was enough to completely block the road. “Drive on the median!” Cillian instructed.


But as they passed the wreck, their car got hung up on some underbrush and small trees. Jack revved the engine and spun the wheels but could not free the SUV. He cursed under his breath.


Chapter 84