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Im in love with Val Russo, but if I tell him the truth, everything between us will change and I refuse to let that happen.
BARCLAY
Ever since college, Ive kept everyone at a distance. Receiving a wedding invitation from the man who helped build my walls with his infidelity is a strong reminder why. Im not deserving of the love my friends have found, so I know better than to go looking for it. But theyre on to something when they tease me about my long-term friend with benefits. I cant stand the idea of losing Val when he realizes Im not the man he thinks I am, so its better for me to keep things the same as theyve always been.
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Desperate times call for desperate measures, and I know the only way to prove to Barclay how good we are together is to break things off with him whether I like it or not.
VAL
Just because our relationship is open doesnt mean Barclay isnt enough for me. The casual physicality of our relationship has become normal, but as the years wear on, I find myself wanting more. Ive seen the cracks in his armor and know he feels the same, even though he wont admit it. Ive had feelings for him since the start, and I realize the only way to get what I want is to call his bluff.
Our situation has always had an open door to the bedroom, but if he thinks hed be okay with me seeing other people outside of those four walls, Im ready to put him to the test. Meeting Jason is unexpected, but welcome, and apparently hes just the thing Barclay needed to take action. Ive had no idea how deep Barclays feelings go, and as he spills them out to me one by one, I fall a little more in love. Suddenly, theres a rich future on the table that Id never imagined, not even in my wildest dreams.
Now were together and everyone knows it. Hes ready to give me anythingand anyoneto keep me happy. I dont know how he spent so long thinking he wasnt worthy of this kind of happiness. His heart has so much to give and Im always willing to take, so were faced with no option except to share.
Genre: Gay Romance
BARCLAY
Ever since college, Ive kept everyone at a distance. Receiving a wedding invitation from the man who helped build my walls with his infidelity is a strong reminder why. Im not deserving of the love my friends have found, so I know better than to go looking for it. But theyre on to something when they tease me about my long-term friend with benefits. I cant stand the idea of losing Val when he realizes Im not the man he thinks I am, so its better for me to keep things the same as theyve always been.
***
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and I know the only way to prove to Barclay how good we are together is to break things off with him whether I like it or not.
VAL
Just because our relationship is open doesnt mean Barclay isnt enough for me. The casual physicality of our relationship has become normal, but as the years wear on, I find myself wanting more. Ive seen the cracks in his armor and know he feels the same, even though he wont admit it. Ive had feelings for him since the start, and I realize the only way to get what I want is to call his bluff.
Our situation has always had an open door to the bedroom, but if he thinks hed be okay with me seeing other people outside of those four walls, Im ready to put him to the test. Meeting Jason is unexpected, but welcome, and apparently hes just the thing Barclay needed to take action. Ive had no idea how deep Barclays feelings go, and as he spills them out to me one by one, I fall a little more in love. Suddenly, theres a rich future on the table that Id never imagined, not even in my wildest dreams.
Now were together and everyone knows it. Hes ready to give me anythingand anyoneto keep me happy. I dont know how he spent so long thinking he wasnt worthy of this kind of happiness. His heart has so much to give and Im always willing to take, so were faced with no option except to share.
Genre: Gay Romance
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