Chapter 2
Drake raised his cell phone to his ear. “Listen, Ross, I really can’t cancel my plans after all.”
Ross Mendolson snorted. “What? Why?”
He glanced toward Jay’s closed apartment door and stepped down the hall, a little away from the apartment. He hated telling Ross he couldn’t come over. He’d been in love with Ross most of his life. They’d been lovers years ago, broke up over something stupid, and now Ross was free of his latest boyfriend once more.
“The thing of it is, the guy I had plans with is sort of sensitive, and I think he’s really hurt by my canceling on him.”
“Hmm. I thought you said this guy was just a friend.”
“Oh, he is.” Jay was way too young for him. Sweet and pretty, but a good ten years younger than him. “But I think he’s pretty lonely. We planned this a whil
