A Kind of Truth by Lane Hayes

Author:Lane Hayes
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 9781634768047
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2016-01-08T05:00:00+00:00

THERE WAS a prevailing air of tension in the studio when I returned to practice. Terry skipped every other chord with a regularity that made me think he was under a chemical influence. Tim and Cory were irritated with my disappearance but were more concerned with keeping the peace once Terry began hacking away at the guitar strings. My plummeting patience exasperated everything. I was pissed at Terry for being a lazy shit, pissed at Tim and Cory for coddling the bastard, and I was pissed at myself for my own lack of concentration and orneriness. Everyone in the room welcomed the diversion when I stepped out of the studio to answer my phone.

“Hey.”

“Who’s the girl?”

I let out a half laugh and began to slowly pace the bland hallway with its industrial-style carpet, low ceilings, and fluorescent lighting.

“I was going to ask you the same thing.”

“That was my mother, Rand. I cannot believe you did that.”

“What did I do?” I infused my tone with levity, but I missed the mark.

“You know exactly what you did. God, that was the most awkward two hours of my life!”

“You mean she didn’t like me?” No answer. “Hey, it wouldn’t be the first time. I’ll try not to let it hurt my feelings. But I will point out you didn’t have to introduce me as your—how did you put it… ‘someone you’re seeing.’ You could have said I was just some weirdo you’re tutoring. I would have played along.”

“I wouldn’t do that, Rand. I’m not sure I would have told her you were my boyfriend exactly, but—”

“What am I, then?” I couldn’t help asking. His words stung and I didn’t know why. I wasn’t sure I was ready to be someone’s boyfriend. My intent had been to get a reaction from his mom. Not make a statement. My mood was off, and this wasn’t a wise discussion to have on the phone.

“You’re an infuriating ass, that’s what you are! Who’s the girl?”

“She’s Terry’s girlfriend. She thinks she can help us with PR stuff and—”

“Hmph. I’m sure.”

“Look, I’m sorry.” I let out a rush of air and let my head hit the wall as I slouched to a kneeling position in the deserted hallway.

“It’s okay. It was uncomfortable, but then again… I expected it. My mom wasn’t ready to hear that I really am gay. That’s all.”

“Are you saying she didn’t believe it until I showed up?”

“I don’t know what she believes. You know how it is when someone challenges your view of them? I think that’s what happened when you said the BF word. She was so quiet at dinner that even Martin notic—”

“Martin? Fuck. I can’t do this now.”

“Rand, don’t be ridiculous. You know he—”

An eerie red haze clouded my vision. I jumped to my feet and paced the hallway like a caged animal.

“Ridiculous? Are you fucking with me? That old married prick has seen your ass. He propositioned a scared college kid whose rich folks cut him off ’cause he’s a fag. It’s not the kink I care about, it’s the fact he took advantage of you.

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