Plucked this from the Love's Landscapes stories. So glad I did! 
 Nick and Kevin knew each other back in college. They played soccer on the school' steam and were allies and friends, were both "out" but never dated. Nick was a virgin, and really wanted Kevin--but he wanted only Kevin. Kevin, unfortunately, racked up the one night stands like it as going out of style. Even when Kevin made a move, Nick backed away. He couldn't give his virginity to a man who didn't love him...and Nick didn't believe Kevin did. 
 Ten years later, Kevin is on business in Asheville NC and pops into the bar Nick own. In fact, Nick owns both a bar and a restaurant. He's successful, not that Kevin cares about that. He's just jazzed to meet up with his old college friend. Both men are single, and Nick is surprised to find he's still just as smitten with Kevin as he was years ago. Maybe more so. 
 Kevin makes sure that Nick takes his number--just to reconnect--and Nick delays in calling, unsure why to bother--Kevin still seems like the party-guy he was in college. They do chat, however, and Nick is soon overwhelmed by his desire for Kevin. Over a period of months they re-establish a rapport, one that becomes increasingly difficult for Nick to resist. When Kevin comes back for another work trip they go out dancing--and Nick lets it all go. Well, maybe not ALL. 
 Still, the attraction simmers between them. Kevin wants the physical, and Nick wants the emotional. Can they find a middle ground? Maybe, especially when Kevin's stranded in Asheville due to snow and stays with Nick for the night. 
 This slow burn has all the elements of a romance in a novella format. I could have read on and on. Truly. Thanks for such a great story.