Length: 52,000 words
Watching Jude's cam show stirs desires Shawn's always denied...
Shawn is adrift. Recently graduated, he's stuck in a dead-end job that barely pays the bills. His girlfriend dumped him, his friends have moved on, and he's still in Plymouth going nowhere.
Jude is a student living in the same shared house. Out and proud, he's everything Shawn's been running from since he hit puberty. When Shawn discovers Jude works as a cam boy, he can't resist the urge to watch one of his shows. It makes Shawn want things that scare him, yet his fascination forces him to confront his attraction.
Keen to explore his bicurious side, Shawn suggests they do a show together. Jude agrees, and things get complicated and kinky fast. But Jude isn't looking to get involved with someone so deep in the closet. If Shawn's going to get what he wants, he needs to find the courage to stop hiding from himself and be honest about who he is.
Back in the living room, he threw himself into his armchair again. The TV was on, showing an old episode of Prison Break, but Shawn wasn't paying attention to it. Sunk in a black hole of despondency, he gazed surreptitiously around the room at his housemates instead.
Jude, one of the new guys who'd moved in last month, sat in a corner of one of the sofas doing something on his phone, his dark curly head bending low and the glow of the screen lighting up his angular features. Shawn wondered what he was doing probably hooking up on Grindr or something.
That twist of discomfort flared in his gut again. He knew he shouldn't care. It was none of his business, but the idea that Jude might be planning some hook-up with some random guy lodged in his consciousness like a stone in a shoe. Maybe it was just because Shawn was single again and would have to get back to hooking up if he wanted any action. The idea of being back on Tinder wasn't as appealing as it should be.
Shawn turned his attention to the other sickeningly happy couple in the room. Ewan wasn't technically one of Shawn's housemates. He lived next door, but he might as well have moved in for the amount of time he spent there with Dev. Ewan had his arm around Dev, and as Shawn watched, he turned his ginger head and murmured something in Dev's ear. Dev turned to look at him and they exchanged a soft smile. Then Dev pressed a kiss to Ewan's lips, which lingered long enough to make Shawn uncomfortable.
Irrational anger bubbled up, spilling out of his mouth before he could hold the words back. For fucks sake. Can't you save that for your room?
Dev pulled away quickly, his cheeks flaming. Sorry, he muttered.
Ewan glared at Shawn. What's your problem?
Shawn shrugged and glared back. I just don't need to see it, that's all.
Well, the televisions over there, so stop fucking looking at us if you don't like it. It was just a kiss. It's not like we're blowing each other on the sofa or anything. Jesus.
Ugh. And thank you for that mental image. Shawn did a mock shudder.
Whoa, Shawn. What the hell's wrong with you tonight?
Jez's voice cut through Shawn's drunken, angry haze, and he realised that all eyes in the room were on him. He caught Jude's gaze, curious and assessing, and flushed at the unwanted attention.
You should be used to it by now, Jez continued. You've lived with me and Mac long enough. And I've totally caught you groping Beth on the sofa before. You don't get a free pass for living room shenanigans just because you're the only straight couple in the house since Dani moved out.
That was the spark that ignited Shawn's anger past the point of no return. Yeah? Well, maybe I'm just tired of being surrounded by all the gay in here. I never signed up for this when we moved in together. He stood, sloshing beer out of his nearly full bottle and onto the carpet. I don't have to like it.
Feel free to find somewhere else to live, then.
Even Jez, who was rarely moved to anger, sounded pissed now.
Yeah. Maybe I will. Shawn stormed to the door, careful not to ruin his exit by walking into the coffee table again. Oh, and for your information? Me and Beth split up today, so we won't be the token straight couple any more.
He slammed the door behind him and stomped up the stairs to his room on the first floor. He slammed that door too, but it didn't make him feel any better. After throwing himself down on the bed, he clutched his pillow and let harsh sobs of fury burst out of him until the red mist receded and shame and guilt crept in to fill the place where his anger had been.
Watching and Wanting is the forth book in the housemates series. It can be read as a standalone but this a great series so why not enjoy this book to its fullest and read the whole series as you'll get a feel for the other couples mentioned within this book.
Shawn if you have followed the series is the straight one of the housemates and has always push that point!! His girlfriend Beth has moved away for work and is moving forward with her life, while Shawn feels left behind. Their not connecting anymore and decide amicably that they will go their separates ways. This leads to a very grumpy Shawn, he see's the other housemates loved up in their relationships and he finds himself missing what they have not that he wants a boyfriend no not him, no way... But there is Jude he's pretty cool and Shawn finds himself scared and a little curious as to the way his mind wanders to him. His curiosity goes through the roof when he catches him doing what seems to be a online show!!
Jude supports his life and education by doing solo live shows twice a week on
BOYZ ON CAM
He's out and proud but doesn't openly discuss how he makes money. Not because he's ashamed but because he's not sure how others would react. He's often thought of his housemate Shawn but never acted on anything thinking he's straight but after that night Shawn caught him doing a show he can't stop thinking about him and begins to think He Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks.
After watching a couple of Jude's shows, Shawn may not be as straight as he seems. In fact, he is pretty sure he's bi. He comes up with a plan in joining Jude in front on the camera, in the guise of making some fast money, and seems like the perfect way to explore his bi-curiosity.
What we get then is a great feel good story of Shawn being comfortable with who he is yes he struggles sometimes but i honestly feel Jude was and is the Perfect person to help Shawn be comfortable and ultimately happy and thats all anyone of us wants.
Jay Northcote never fails to produce fantastic work his writing flows of the pages to keep me intrigued till the end then leaves me wanting more. I can't wait to read what's to come next.
Housemates Series - though a series, each book can be read as a standalone.
Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers, but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.
One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story just to see if he could and found it rather addictive. He hasn't stopped writing since.
Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. He has five books published by Dreamspinner Press, and also self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press. Many of his books are now available as audiobooks.
Jay is transgender and was formerly known as she/her.
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