Surf's Up

Native American Raven is a successful architect and businessman. He’s also an accomplished surfer who, out of fear, typically hides his orientation and is extremely discreet about any sexual liaisons. His haircut and clothing are those of a white man, and his employees and friends know nothing of his early life on a northern California Indian reservation.<br><br>Now, six years after leaving the rez, a young man named Hunter literally surfs back into Raven’s life. At first Raven doesn’t recognize the guy who, as a boy, was his best friend, and also his first love. When he does finally recognize Hunter -- now penniless, drunk, and a lover of the “glam look” -- he sees him as a loser, an embarrassment, yet their reunion will shake some of Raven’s most closely held beliefs.<br><br>But is he up to the challenge? Will he release those stubborn beliefs and open himself to live life more fully and openly?

Carolina Valdez · LGBT+

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16 Chs

Chapter 14

He showered fast, ate a quick breakfast, put his dishes in the dishwasher, shoved his belongings in his plastic bag and turned to leave. Hunter stopped. He returned to pick up Raven’s shirt. He added it to his bag, and then he left, hoping he wouldn’t be accused of theft for taking it, but he couldn’t let it go.

Couldn’t let Raven go. Not just yet, but in time, yes. It was necessary if he wanted to survive this latest rejection.

* * * *

“We’re here!” Raven called out at noon, after he’d unlocked the door and stepped aside for Dyami, his dad, to enter first. His feelings for Hunter had settled in very close to love, and he was eager to see the reunion of the two men.

There was no responding answer. He walked through the empty rooms, but no Hunter, no note. “I guess he’s been delayed.”

“We should wait for him before we start eating.”

Half an hour later, Raven insisted they eat. “Food’s getting cold, and we need to get back to work.”

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