Paul Harrison is completely straight. His house will not flood again. And gay men don’t play cricket. Eventually Paul will find out just how incorrect these preconceived notions are. When the river overflows its banks, Paul is forced to find temporary accommodation. The only practical suggestion comes from Trevor, an out and proud work colleague. Despite Paul’s hesitancy regarding Trevor’s offer of hospitality, he accepts and soon grows to admire Trevor, his humanity, his determination, and his abilities with a cricket ball. In order to protect his fragile emotions, Trevor keeps people at a distance by wearing gaudy clothing and behaving outrageously. He had no way of knowing that doing the right thing by offering Paul his spare room will lead to such a big change in his life. A tenuous connection develops between the two men. But misunderstandings and in-born prejudices threaten to derail their growing friendship. Things get even more complicated when Gary, Trevor’s ex-lover, shows up. Can Trevor learn to trust again? Will Paul listen to his heart and discover that, despite first impressions, there’s just something about Trevor he can’t deny?

Something About Trevor

I don’t want you breaking a fingernail or anything.”


before hefting the large carton of LPs.


Trevor had offered to help Paul salvage what he could from his


record collection, I didn’t think we were talking about a—” Trevor


groped for the right word. “A whole bloody vinyl


boot of Paul’s car and raised an eyebrow. Paul put down his own


box. “And what might these other vices be? Do any of these boxes


contain, uh, leather pants, motorcycle jackets or—”


to look sheepish. “A girl can dream.”


more inside.” Paul turned away and went back into the


At times he wasn’t sure what Paul was thinking. The bloke could


Chapter 9