On a whim, Alex signs up to volunteer with an outreach program at a local youth shelter. When Father Nate calls him and asks him to work with Jamie as a big brother, Alex envisions a little kid he'll pal around with. What he doesn't expect is Jamie Owens, an 18 year old boy with a bad attitude who's only two years younger than Alex himself.<br><br>Jamie's hot. Very hot, and nervy, and precocious, and damn sexy, to boot. Even if he is eighteen, Alex feels guilty lusting after the kid. Alex sees himself as a mentor to Jamie, someone to look up to, someone to prove being a gay man doesn't mean casual sex in crowded clubs. He tries to keep his distance, both physically and emotionally, but Alex is sending some very mixed signals, and Jamie is getting pretty frustrated. As their friendship grows, Jamie becomes a part of Alex's life in a way neither expects.

Conflict of Interest

Softly Alex said, “Then that’s your loss.”


The crinkle of plastic preceded Jamie into the studio. Between


his teeth, a package of snacks made a vicious sound as he tore it


open. Relieved for the distraction, Alex asked, “What did you


Jamie came around Saundra to stand by Alex. “Twinkies.”


Before Alex could reply, he stuck his hand in the front pocket


of Alex’s pants. For a brief second his fingers brushed against


Alex’s lower abdomen, tickling hidden flesh and making him hard in


an instant. Who needs tight pants to stay aroused all day?


Alex wondered as Jamie dropped the change into his pocket. Just


touch me there, Jamie, that’s all I need.


But then Jamie pulled his hand away and plopped down on a


loveseat stretched across the back wall of the sound booth. He


crossed one leg over the other, his foot on his knee, giving Alex a


good look at his crotch, and suddenly Alex was glad Saundra was


there, if only to keep him from doing something he’d regret. Biting


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