Second Verse by G. Eilsel

Tai
My life is every man’s fantasy… surrounded by my brothers, creating the music we love, with more fame than we ever could’ve dreamed. We made it to the big leagues, and our international tour is only months away. As cringeworthy as it feels to say it, we are officially rock stars. Fans swarm us on the streets, paparazzi follow our moves, digging into every little detail of our private lives. Except…
I don’t have a private life.
I’m single. Not happy. Unsatisfied.
And the real kicker? No one realizes. They don’t see past these walls I’ve built around myself, or through the mask that I’ve donned my entire life. No one knows. No one sees… until him.
What’s supposed to be a quick getaway for a cousin’s wedding turns into more when a chance encounter brings Mr. Tall, Dark, and Stacked into my life. He’s happy, and sweet, and completely chaotic. Oh, and did I mention he’s straight?

Connor
Listen, I’m pretty much a mess. I’m loud, and a little clunky, and my mouth moves faster than my brain, which puts me into some awkward predicaments from time to time. And then I’m shoved into a room with this small, elegant man, with a soft smile and a gentle touch, and everything changes.
He’s running from something, that much is undeniable.
His quiet confidence makes my go brain fuzzy, and after a lifetime of being in charge, I only want to do what he asks. I want to please… and I want to hand over the reins and submit.For the first time in my life, I’m questioning a whole lot of things I’ve never questioned before… feeling a lot of things I’ve never felt. It’s dangerous and exhilarating, but it’s only temporary. We’re only together for the week, so what’s the worst that can happen?
It’s not like I’m going to fall in love with the man…