Dear Author, Since "Don't ask, Don't tell" is now all but history, I'd like to know what happens when this guy comes out to his squad. I imagine it would be a mixture of good, bad and indifferent. Thank you! Photo Description: The room is jumbled with soldiers' gear but this man stands alone, his back turned, tightening the belt of his BDUs. His bare shoulders show the muscle he has built, the winged blue lines of the tattoos he has chosen, the nape of his neck below short-cropped dark hair. This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Hot Summer Days" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story. Read the story here or find it in Don't Read in the Closet, Volume 3. __________ Genre: contemporary Tags: gay m/m, military, dadt, friends to lovers Word Count: 2,404