The sense that in his mother's view, he had let down his family just by being who he was... was a failure of acceptance that he was never going to get over. He just wanted to live, honestly and out front, with no apology. Like everyone else. To love who he loved, be who he wasโฆ but society had a different standard, and as he always feared, his parents were a part of that.
J.R. WardThere was a heavy, dark pause of vast significance. Which Jim broke by flashing his hands and belting out, โBooga-wooga!โ At least Eddie laughed. Adrian flipped Jim the bird and headed to the fridge for another beer.
J.R. WardI lived for the night, because I could go over to your house. It was the only thing that kept me going. You were the only thing, actually. It wasโฆ you.
J.R. WardYou know, Qhuinn's an interesting character." Saxton reached out with an elegant hand and picked up his port. "He's one of my favorite cousins, actually. His nonconformity is admirable and he's survived things that would crush a lesser male. Don't know that being in love with him would be easy, however." Blay didn't go near that one. "So do you come here often?" Saxton laughed, his pale eyes glinting, "Not for discussion, huh.
J.R. WardIt finally happened, he thought as he burrowed under his shirt and took hold of his heavy cross. All his life heโd wondered why heโd never fallen in love, and now he knew: Heโd been waiting for this moment, this woman, this time. The female is mine, he thought. - Manny
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