Gerald is in love with his best friend Paul, and he’s finally realized that he has to tell him. As much as rejection would hurt, he can’t go on pretending he doesn’t have these feelings. He plans a camping trip so he can tell Paul how he feels away from the pressures of society and their other friends. He believes that Paul could one day feel the same way about him, but Paul has to give Gerald a chance first. When the friends stumble across two other male campers having sex, it’s obvious Paul is aroused. Gerald acts in that moment, and his decision changes their relationship forever.

Daisuke and Adam have been best friends for five years, working through everything together as they got their bachelor’s degrees and then started graduate school. Adam loves teasing Daisuke about their close relationship because Daisuke is gay, though Adam is not. However, as Daisuke’s feelings for Adam have grown, he’s become convinced that Adam is only fooling himself. They’d be perfect together, and with each passing day Adam’s teasing becomes more and more annoying. Daisuke is tired of the taunting, as he’s sure beneath it all Adam is in love with him, too. When an opportunity arises for them to be alone together for an entire weekend, Daisuke jumps at the chance to put an end to the games and show Adam how amazing they would be as lovers. But since Adam has never been with a man before, Daisuke will have to take the reins and guide Adam on this journey. The very idea thrills him, and he can’t wait to get started on these very special lessons… 19,600 word short story

Victor loves his best friend Henry passionately and unconditionally, but they live in a world where such feelings are forbidden. He’s always kept this secret, which has been slowly breaking his heart. Now, as his friend arrives with an announcement, he worries his heart may be crushed completely, believing only the news of impending marriage would bring his friend on such an errand… Henry arrives, seeming both nervous and apprehensive. Victor’s mind spins as he worries his friend may be in trouble, but what has really brought Henry back to him? Is Victor about to lose his friend forever, or will he find that Henry’s heart harbors the same secret he’s been living with for so long?