Ricky

For Dave Felder, his junior year of high school starts with a move from his small hometown to a larger city. With the new home comes a new school, East Leyden High. He isn't the least bit reluctant to leave his old school. Once popular and well-liked, things changed when he was outed to his fellow students. A new school gives him a fresh start, where no one knows him or his secret. Tall, handsome, and athletic, he soon finds himself surrounded by new friends, the popularity he once lost regained. But he doesn't count on meeting someone who brings out the feelings he hoped to keep buried inside. Someone like Ricky. Once these feelings surface, Dave has to make a choice -- continue to hide who he really is and protect his popularity, or be true to himself.

Terry O'Reilly · LGBT+

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Chapter 7

When the singing ended, he turned to Ricky and said, “Wow, man, that was beautiful. You could be a pro!”

Ricky smiled. He actually smiled! “Thanks, Dave.”

When the class was dismissed and they were walking down the risers, Ricky spoke for a second time. “I’m glad you’re in this section, too.”

Dave felt warm inside, but before he could respond, well-wishing choir members separated the two of them and Ricky was lost from view. Dave was relieved. He didn’t want to entertain those feelings.

Ralph greeted Dave in the hall as he made his way from the music wing. “Hey, man! Heard you made the choir thing. That’s great! Too bad you gotta sit next to Big Dumb Rick. That definitely is not cool.”

Dave acknowledged the congratulations then said, “What's wrong with sittin’ next to Rick?”

“Man, if you don’t know…” Ralph laughed.

“Well, I don’t know. He seems like a nice enough guy. And unlike you, he cansing!”

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