Jake didn’t know whether or not this was an effective way of studying, but it worked for him. School let out at 2:30, and they were at Thad’s house in fifteen minutes. While time seemed to drag on when Jake was in class, it flew by when he was with his boyfriend. Before he knew it, Thad’s mother was home from work, fixing dinner in the kitchen. Thad’s father would be along any minute and, right on schedule, Jake’s cell phone beeped in his back pocket. It was his mother. I expect you home in a half hour. Love you! Thad stole one last kiss, this one in the corner of Jake’s mouth. “Let me take you home.” Reluctantly, Jake nodded. His lips felt swollen, his mouth dry. His head swam with the scent of Thad’s cologne. He had a bottle of it at home he liked to spray on his sheets and pillow bef

