The Roommate

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2012 Advent Calendar collection Evergreen.

Ryan's finally home after a long week of hiding in a hotel while his boyfriend's parents visited. He isn't happy that Jordan hasn’t told his parents he’s gay but believes Jordan when he promises to come out. When Jordan’s family ends up on their doorstep after a winter storm shuts down the airport, Jordan introduces Ryan as his roommate, leaving Ryan horrified and hurt. Jordan’s little sister notices and tells Ryan she’s going to ask Santa to make him happy… but does Ryan’s Christmas wish have any hope of coming true?