Chapter 1: Bliss, Interrupted
Josh, as usual, woke up before Drake. As this was the first time he awoke with Drake in his arms, Josh knew this was a moment that he would remember forever. And while in his state of peaceful satisfaction, Josh stared adoringly at Drake, who was gently snoring. But soon, Josh's bliss was cruelly interrupted by the rising sun.
The symbolism of the harsh morning sunlight in his eyes did not escape Josh. However, Josh wasn't having second thoughts as much as he was worrying about how this development in his relationship with Drake could change … would change everything.
What about the parents? School? Drake's career? At least Drake wasn't a country music singer (thank God!) where just being gay or bisexual would likely end his career before it really started. But the brother thing, err … step-brother thing, that's just too much for people to ignore, isn't it?
Josh had always been proud of all of the things that made him look like a dork in other's people's eyes: his perfect school attendance, his magic, his love of Oprah, etc. And Josh was proud that someone like Drake could love him and choose him for a boyfriend. Josh, like always, wanted to share his joy with the world. But Josh decided he would be willing to keep their new relationship a secret … at least from the public. The last thing Josh wanted to do was derail Drake's career.
Although Josh was willing to hide from the outside world, he did not want to hide in his own home and from those he loved. So, Josh decided that he and Drake should tell their parents as soon as Drake was ready to do so.
Josh thought he had contemplated all the potential problems that the world could foist upon his new relationship with Drake. But Josh never could have imagined what secret, once revealed, would threaten and potentially destroy his newfound happiness … and maybe his entire family.