There are plenty of well adjusted Catholics! Andy's kind of an extreme exception. Honestly, after I finished writing this, I did realize that there are lot of religious people who are comfortable with their sexuality, so I don't want anyone to think that this is representative of anyone who is religious. But hopefully by the time we get to the end of Andy's story, that will become clear!
They are so good together and they will get back together! I'm about 75-80% through the sequel and this one will definitely have a happy ending! Thanks SOOOOO much for reading!!!
Back at Marcus’ apartment, the pristinely made bed called out to Andy and reminded him of all the scintillating experiences Marcus had introduced him to. Andy blinked as the memories sent a blush across his cheeks and ignited a roiling heat in the pit of his stomach.
“Here.” Marcus handed Andy a tumbler with amber liquid. Their hands brushed, and the contact sent tendrils of fire up Andy’s arm and across his body.
They stood close together in the middle of the apartment, close enough
You're totally right, Tony. Being gay and being a part of the RC Church are certainly not mutually exclusive. And people choose to be celibate or choose to switch denominations or choose to alter the way they express their faith for a whole bunch of reasons. And again, you're right that those decisions are highly personal and should be made with much care and consideration. Thanks for the encouraging words! I'm glad you're enjoying the story!
Oooo.... discussion!! Is Stephen being nosy? Or is he being protective? I'd say probably a little bit of both. He also definitely knows how to speak his mind and doesn't sugarcoat things. That can come across kind of harsh for someone more sensitive like Andy.
Andy found himself just inside the entrance of Ritz with a deep sense of déjà vu. He couldn’t help but compare the difference between tonight and just a week ago; the deafening music and press of sweaty men still shocked his senses in the most uncomfortable way, but Andy easily overlooked it this time in his eagerness to see Marcus again.
It didn’t take long for Andy to find him. Marcus stood by the bar, close to where they’d met that first night. Andy’s gaze lingered on Marcus’ unruly cur