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 8

She was an older woman as thin as some anorexics. Her white hair was in tight white curls, and Raven had decided a friend must’ve given her those with a home permanent. There was nothing beauty salon about them.

She grinned at them. “How’s it goin’, Rave?”

“Good. I’m good. How about you?”

“For a cranky old lady, I’m fine…far as I know. Who’s your friend?”

“Alice, I’d like you to meet Condor Hunter. We grew up together, and he’s visiting for a while. Hunter, this is Miss Alice, my favorite mini mart owner.”

Hunter exchanged warm, polite greetings with her. The sound of quarters hitting bottom in the newspaper rack slot alerted Raven to open the door and grab a paper out fast. He just managed to get his hand out before the heavy little door slammed shut.

Alice shook her head. “Day’ll come when someone gits hurt with one of them machines.”

Hunter surprised Raven with a soft, lighthearted laugh. “But not today.”

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