Dane is destined for greatness, his boyfriend Krish just knows it, but first he needs to break into the local music scene.<br><br>Randy Blake is Dane's idol, a small-town musician with a sound Dane likes. When Blake asks Dane to stop by sometime, maybe have a private jam session, Dane is ecstatic. But it seems Blake has something other than music on his mind.<br><br>Krish struggles with jealousy -- he knows Blake would help advance Dane's music, but Krish just can't trust the man. A more pressing question, though, is can he trust Dane when his lover seems blinded by his idol?

His Song

As the lights come on around them, he doesn’t move from where he’s lying back against his lover. He’s got nothing to hide, he loves this man, he doesn’t care who knows it. But he knows Krish isn’t so touchy-feely in public, and it doesn’t surprise him when he eases Dane away. “Show’s over,” Krish says, digging for his wallet to pay for the drinks. “If we hurry home, we might still make the final quarter…”


Dane sees Blake lingering on the stage, taking his time putting away his guitar while a couple of college students mill around nearby, working up the courage to approach him. Seized by sudden inspiration, Dane slides out of the booth and heads for the stage. “I’ll be right back,” he says over his shoulder.


“Two seconds,” Dane promises, flashing him a quick grin. “I’ll be right back, babe.” Krish sighs but lets him go. I love you,Dane thinks, weaving through the tables and the crowd to reach the stage. I’ll make it up to you tonight, you’ll see.


Chapter 5