Fire and Ice by Aiden Bates

I’m straight. How can I be in love with a guy?
Richie is my best friend and fellow firefighter. He’s the best guy in the world, so why do I feel so weird when I see him on a date with a man? I’ve never cared before. I’ve also never seen him dating guys before, even though I know he swings both ways.
It doesn’t take long for me to realize it’s jealousy.
Damn it.
We’ve always been friends. Can we be more? Maybe I’m not as straight as I thought. One kiss with Richie and all thoughts of straight fly out the window. I want to see where our feelings take us, even if it means exploring my sexuality. Life with Richie could be everything I ever wanted… except I’ve always dreamed having a family and kids of my own.
Am I ready for a new, different life when I’ve always craved a white picket fence?