The break between semesters was exactly what Larry needed to recharge and refocus. He came back in January more in love with Geoff than ever…and convinced they had to cut ties with the band. Doug was wrong—they weren’t toxic, far from it, but the band was poisoning their relationship, and it would tear them apart if they let it.
But Larry lost his nerve when Doug didn’t jump on him about practicing the moment he walked in the door. In fact, Doug didn’t mention the band at all the first week school was back in session, which surprised Larry. He wanted to ask if they’d broken up, perhaps—he could only hope—but he didn’t want to give Doug the idea he cared.
It wasn’t until Friday evening, when Geoff came over after his last class, when Doug finally said something. Larry sat at his desk, goi
