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Batting Style by Louisa Masters
Cover Designer: Natasha Snow
Model: Mitchell – Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Franklin University Series Season 2, Book 3
Blaise
There are a few things I know for sure: I’m gay, I want to do costume design for film and television, and a supportive family is what other people have. Oh… and fate’s not my biggest fan. That’s fine, though—who needs fate? I’ve got friends I love, a welcoming community, and a plan. Graduate college? Check. Build up my portfolio? Whenever I can. Impress industry pros? Done. Save the money for my dream internship? Working on it. All I’ve gotta do is stick with the plan, and that internship is mine next year.
And then Jordan Marks walks into my life, and my plan turns into a loose guideline. Suddenly I’m learning about baseball and giving away shifts at work so I can watch him play. My goals are the same, but maybe there’s room in them for the world’s sweetest athlete.
Jordan
I’m pretty sure the gods of baseball don’t care if I wear a suit on game day, but Franklin U and Coach do, so when mine rips, replacing it is an urgent mission. That’s how I meet Blaise Warner and my “I guess I could be bi” musings become full-blown “I wanna learn to handle a bat” demands. Blaise is smart, talented, and has goals… and he’s more than happy to teach me a new batting style.
But as we go from casual to more, the things I never mentioned—like my dads’ connections in the entertainment industry—become heavy secrets. Plus, while our friends know we’re dating, nobody else does. That’s not fair to Blaise, but do I really want to be the latest queer college ball player?
I don’t get a chance to figure it all out before things fall apart, and now we both have to decide what our real priorities are.
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Blaise’s POV
The white was a slim fit, and I didn’t really think it would work. He’s not broad, but he’s got some muscle. “If you prefer white, I can get that color in the same style as the pale blue.”
He shrugs, and sweet baby Jesus, all those muscles flex. “Yeah, my dad said to get a few shirts. And I like the dark blue color too.”
“We’ll sort you out,” I assure him. “Uh, if you put one back on, you can try the jacket too, get the whole picture.” Though it’s a real shame to cover all this up. My eyes drift back down to his torso.
He chuckles, and for a second I’m worried I might have said that last bit out loud, but when I jerk my gaze up, I realize I didn’t have to. I’m being kind of obvious.
I pull a rueful face. “I’m so sorry. I hope I haven’t offended you.”
“Nah.” He shrugs again. “My dads are gay. I’m not offended that a man finds me attractive.”
That’s reassuring. “So I’m guessing there wasn’t much need for secret experimentation in your early teens,” I joke. “Equal opportunity dating endorsed.” I regret the words immediately. What a stupid thing to say.
To my surprise, he pulls a face. “I mean, sure, nobody would have batted an eye if I’d started dating guys,” he says, “but how do I know if I want to?”
Uhhh… is that a serious question? I study his face, but it doesn’t look like he’s kidding. “Usually the first sign is that you’re attracted to a guy. Um… are you into women, or…” Is this an ace or aro situation? Because I might not be the best person to guide him on that.
“Oh yeah,” he assures me confidently. “I like dating and sex with women. And, like, some men are hot, right?” His face goes red and he looks away, then sneaks a peek back at me.
It might just be embarrassment about the conversation, but maybe…
“I’m gay myself, so I don’t have any experience in being attracted to women,” I begin, moving closer to the cubicle and stopping right outside. “But I’ve been told the feelings are the same regardless of gender. When you’re into someone, being around them makes you a little warm. They get close, and you get tingles. Your stomach fills with butterflies; your mouth gets dry.” I lean in closer. “Your heartbeat picks up and you breathe a little faster.”
Fuck, my dick is so hard right now. If he looks down, he’ll see exactly how into him I am.
He swallows and lets out a shaky breath. “I think,” he croaks, then stops to clear his throat. “I think it’s safe to say I’m attracted to men, then.”
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About the Author:
Louisa Masters started reading romance much earlier than her mother thought she should. While other teenagers were sneaking out of the house, Louisa was sneaking romance novels in and working out how to read them without being discovered.
She writes funny paranormal and contemporary MM romance and loves the freedom that kooky characters give her.
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