The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 2, Part 2
"Probably. Sampson and me studied all Sunday afternoon," Larry said as he and Osaze made their way down the hallway. It was starting to get crowded with the student milling about, so they had to carefully maneuver their way to class. "I bet you...
Heatless
 "Mother Russia, Mother Russia..." Ivan sang as he jogged down the sidewalk alongside Tank. He was dressed in his standard tanktop, shorts and baseball cap with the bill worn behind his head. Tank,...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 19
Now Serving: Slow on the Uptake II Venti, his father, and Art were seated at a table. There weren't many people in the restaurant, even though it was during the lunch hour. "I think I'll order us an appetizer," Earl said, glancing up from his study...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 18
Now Serving: Slow on the Uptake "So what's bothering you?" Venti asked once Earl stepped into the restaurant to check the availability of a table. "My dad just hit me with some news," Art said, glancing up at his boyfriend. "I'm still not sure if...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 17
Now Serving: Unfair Righteousness The sun was obscured by a light scattering of clouds as Venti, Art and Earl walked to the restaurant. "It's times like these I don't miss the weather in Alabama," Venti said. "You know how often I'd get to see sights...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 16
Now Serving: Strange Triumphs After Art was completely dry and dressed, Venti lifted him up into his arms and gave him a lingering kiss. "I have the worst feeling about this lunch," he murmured to his boyfriend. Art cupped Venti's slenderish...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 15
Now Serving: Shower Peeks Venti followed Art into the bathroom. "Have you ever had that feeling you're missing something in a conversation, but you can't quite get it?" Art peeled off his clothing before turning on the shower. "Most of the time, but...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 14
Now Serving: That Nagging Feeling "Dad's decided he wants to meet my biological dad," Venti said. Art blinked a few times, then said "That's today? Oh, man, I'm sorry, I forgot." Now it was Venti's turn to blink. "You forgot? You usually have a...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 13
Now Serving: Lunch Plans and Story Threats Venti flexed his thumb to make sure his father hadn't broken it. "Promise me you'll never teach Ted that thumb trick." "Maybe I won't," his father said, grinning up at him. "You promise you won't try a...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 12
Now Serving: A Failure to Stand Up "Dad," Venti said, "I appreciate what you're trying to do, but let me handle this situation with my father, okay?" The response didn't surprise him. "I don't think so, son. You might as well drop this line of...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 11
Now Serving: Under New Ownership "And then my father said I was the new owner," said Art as he poured the last of the ice into the bin. "No. Freaking. Way." Ted stared at Art, his jaw agape. He looked around to see if anyone else was there, but the...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 10
Now Serving: Psychic Lions "Hey there, Art," Ted said the moment he entered Cappuccinos and laid eyes on the lion. "Surprise!" Art, to his credit, didn't seem too surprised. "Ted? When did you get here?" He then looked past Ted at the giant otter...