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The Hearts of Yesteryear

Throughout his career, actor John Paravati has stuck with what he told the gossip rags -- he's been in like, in lust, even in respect once or twice, but never love. All he's ever cared about is performing. If he's stuck now doing commercials for cruise lines, at least it's better than shilling adult diapers.<br><br>But Hollywood pretends, and John is a master. Because once upon a time, he loved two things more than anything -- his best friend Frank and the movie palace he used as sanctuary.<br><br>Over fifty years ago, John ran away from his hometown. Now, someone has restored the theater he left behind, and they want John at its relaunch. The memories still sting, but he agrees to attend, even though it means dealing with heartache. At seventy-seven, he's too old to hold onto the hurt. The question is, however, is he too old to start over once it's gone?

Vivien Dean · LGBT+
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29 Chs

Chapter 9

“She likes you.”

“So?”

“So?” Frank gaped at him. “Did you just tell me, ‘So?’ Are you nuts? She likes you so much, she’d make out with you and then lie to Pastor Arden about it, just so she could get you to do it again.”

“You think?” The possibility left John more than a little nauseous. He’d never thought of Dorothy in that way, even though he knew he was supposed to. She was one of the prettiest girls in school. At one time or another, most of the boys he knew mooned after her in hopes of a little attention. The only person John had ever felt remotely that way about was Frank, but he was smart enough not to let anyone cotton on to that.

“Don’t act dumb,” Frank chided. “What’s wrong with Dorothy? Why don’t you want to kiss her?”

John shrugged, unable to meet Frank’s eyes. It was bad enough his face felt like it was on fire. “I’ve never kissed anyone before, is all.”

“So wouldn’t it be better to have your first time be from someone as pretty as her?”

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