Chapter 14
With the end of the school term, the guys had more time on their hands. Carrying a packed lunch, they spent the day bicycling around San Jose.
Riding side-by-side, Ken stole glances at Joel while trying to keep his eyes on the road. “Joel, I got an email from Danielle with some pics. She likes it down there but says she misses us.”
Joel smiled. “She is so special. I like her.”
“Did you love her?”
He shook his head. “No, but I know you did.”
Ken sighed. “I love you, too, and it’s different than the way I feel about her. That last night when we were in bed, I felt like I was cheating on you, but when I’m with you, I don’t feel like I’m cheating on her.”
“You’re confused.”
Ken nodded as they pulled into the driveway at home. Leaving their bicycles in the neat and orderly ga
