Claude invites Shane to join him on an early morning newspaper run, but clearly wants more from Shane than just help with deliveries. Shane has had a long time crush on Claude, who is mostly straight. They had something going in the past, but now Claude has a girl.
As they deliver the papers they talk about their lives, relationships, and the possibility of Shane delivering newspapers for a second job. After the run is complete they have a bit of fun in Claude's SUV. Though it is not the ideal situation for Shane, he can't deny his attraction to Claude. Sometimes you are simply sprung by love.
Shane Allison edits gay erotic anthologies for Cleis press and has just finished his first novel. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.