“So, are you really studying tonight? ‘Cause I think we should order a pizza and play a game of Madden so we can get to know Colton.” Malik’s eyes twinkled.
Damn, since Malik and Grey had conquered their problems with Grey’s family, he’d been the happiest I’d seen him. Turning to Colton, I said, “What do you think, babe? Have you ever played Madden?”
“I’ve never actually played a video game in my life, but I’m willing to try.” Colton beamed at me while he sipped his beer.
“Oh, you’re in for a treat.” Malik grabbed Colton’s elbow and hauled him toward the couch. “Here, I’ll show you how to play.”
I stood next to Grey. “Malik’s a new man.” He’d been so uneasy the last few months.
“We both are.” Grey patted my shoulder. “I think we have alot to talk about.” With a smile at me, he strolled beside me to the couch.
“Hey, don’t sit so close to my man, Malik. You have your own.” With a quick snicker, I dropped into a corner of the sectional, while Malik showed Colton how to use the controller.
“Oh, be quiet. I’m better at this game. If I let you show him, he’ll pick up your bad habits.” Malik pointed to a button on the controller.
“Tex?” Colton’s gaze cut to mine.
Did Colton think I was serious? “It’s fine, babe. We tease each other a lot.”
Grey, sitting beside me, tapped his phone’s screen. “What kind of pizza does everyone like? Supreme?”
“Yes.” With a shy smile, Colton’s attention returned to Malik’s instructions.
Would I ever get my boyfriend back? Shaking my head, I tutted.
Setting his phone down, Grey said, “I’ve ordered the pizza.” With his gaze fixed on Colton, he leaned toward me. “He’s adorable, Tex. I can see why you fell for him.”
I patted Grey’s knee. “Yeah, I didn’t have a chance.”
After havinga lot of laughs while we played Madden, drank beer and ate pizza, Malik and Grey said their goodbyes to Colton and retired into Grey’s bedroom.
I sat on the couch next to Colton, twisting my third beer between my thighs. “So, what do you think?” From my observations, the evening had gone well.
“Your friends are very nice. I can see why telling them the truth meant so much to you.” He tilted his head, his gaze in his lap. “I can also see why you thought they could keep a secret. They’re trustworthy guys.”
“They are.” I snuck closer to him and slipped an arm aroundhis shoulders, my mind replaying the problems with Grey’s family that they’d endured. “Listen, no matter how your dad reacts to us, I’ll be there for you. Okay?”
He flinched, and his gaze crept to mine. “I can’t tell him, not yet. I don’t know when that will be possible.”
“It’s okay. We’ve got time.” I kissed his cheek. I couldn’t rush him. “Have you heard from him? Did he ever return your call?” If my dad had taken this long to return my call, I’d think something horrible had happened to him.
“No.” He squirmed. “But it’s not uncommon. After this week, I’ll try him again and talk to him about our Christmas plans.” His breath hitched. “I’ll have to tell him you’re a friend and maybe that we wanted to hang out on Sixth Street.”
“Oh, yeah.” With a nod, I clenched my jaw for a beat. This situation was unpleasant, but at least I’d see him over the Christmas break, and we wouldn’t have to hide around my family. “Dante will be happy to see you again.”
“I’d like to taste the tequila he prefers, and see if it’s really better than what we had on Mill Avenue.” He chuckled softly.
“Oh, it is. But yeah, we’ll do some shots of his stuff.” I nuzzled the side of his head and breathed him in. He was here, in my house, and my bedroom was only steps away. “Hey, want to see my bedroom?”
He gave me a wicked grin. “Yes. I was wondering when you’d ask.” Twisting at the waist, he cupped my cheek and pressed a heated kiss on my mouth, his tongue sliding between my lips. As he pulled away, his pupils grew, and he said, “I want you inside me tonight.” He brushed his teeth across his lower lip.
“You do?” My cock plumped in my briefs and stuck in a fold of my joggers. As I adjusted, I said, “Can’t wait to have you in my bed. Can you stay the night?”
With a curt shake of his head, he said, “I shouldn’t. I have an early class in the morning.”
“Oh, so this will be a quickie.” Grabbing his hand, I rose andtook him with me. “Let me show you my bedroom. The place where I’ve been dreaming of you for months.” I put my beer on the coffee table and then his.
Scoffing a laugh, he said, “Yeah, right.”