Brian & Pete by Dewey

Once upon a time there were two boys on the West coast. Their names were Brian and Pete and they fell in love. Then things got complicated by reality.

This is the story that broke through my shell and got me started writing. It did me a lot of good because through the struggles of these brave and noble kids, I could see myself differently.

It is a beautiful thing but I warn you: it hurts. Have some time on your hands and a box of Kleenex handy.

This is one of the real classics of the genre.