"In high school? I can understand that. It's been ages since I've actually allowed myself to get close to anyone since they all left me. The last time I dated anyone was around six months ago or so."

The guy was called Jacob and he was a decent enough bloke who loved music and getting into too much trouble but someone at a club called him queer. That really hurt and after the insult he didn't want to see Billy anymore and broke up. Society really could be a bitch at times.

"Last bloke I dated got called a queer at a nightclub because he held my hand briefly. That was the end of that."

Sighing, Billy didn't want to dwell on anything negative so held Rik close, stroking his cheek. Their relationship was brand new and very special. It meant a lot to Billy and he didn't want to let his Dane go.