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

“Uh, let me check.” She got up from the desk, pulled another employee aside, and began a conversation he couldn’t hear. A few minutes passed before she returned. “So, yeah, there are a couple.” She wrote down their names and addresses. Handing over the piece of paper, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”


“No, thanks.” They took the information and left the hotel behind them.


The first place was only a few blocks away. It specifically catered to wealthy Monks. While he thought it was an unlikely target, it couldn’t hurt to ask.


Cillian and Rapunzel described the group, including Muhaimin. “There would have been a little girl with the capybara.”


The hotel employee looked at them suspiciously. “You’re that guy from the news.”


“Yeah. I’m looking for my family.”


“We have a room occupied by people that fit your description. I can’t give you their room number for security reasons, but I cancall them to see if they want to talk to you.”


Chapter 95