Chapter 41

“I always found it odd that you never brought me to your place, but now it clicks,” Lorenzo remarked with a laugh as he scanned Kingsley’s expansive bedroom.“You never suggested coming over either,” Kingsley shot back as he pivoted to look at Lorenzo. They were both sprawled nude on his bed, fresh from their second bout of intimacy.“I assumed you might have roommates or whatever, and with us keeping everything under wraps… my spot just felt like the more secure choice,” Lorenzo clarified.“That tracks,” Kingsley murmured.“I dig your apartment,” Lorenzo commented.“I don’t,” Kingsley replied nonchalantly. “Yours feels better. It’s got character and… feels like a real home.”“You could hang some photos on the walls and add a few plants, perhaps. Liven things up a little,” Lorenzo proposed.He’d picked up on how barren Kingsley’s place seemed, even with the top-notch furnishings. It resembled a show home more than a lived-in space for years.“Possibly,” Kingsley mumbled. Lorenzo stret

Chapter 42

“I truly believe Matt is nursing a serious crush on Noelle, so I’m seriously considering pairing them up for the next group project,” Kai declared, his eyes sparkling with mischief as he gestured animatedly with his fork. “Plus, Matt is an absolute wizard at history, and Noelle is teetering on the edge of failing if she doesn’t pull her grades up soon. It’s the perfect solution—two problems solved with one strategic move.”Kai was in full teacher-mode, passionately venting about his students while the four men finished their dessert. Roan propped his chin on his hand, elbow on the table, gazing at his husband with that soft, indulgent focus he always wore whenever Kai got like this. Every few minutes Kai would get so caught up in his story that he’d forget to take a bite, and Roan would either gently nudge the fork toward his mouth or simply feed him himself, a quiet act of devotion that never failed to make Kingsley’s chest feel warm.Lorenzo and Kingsley exchanged amused glances as

Chapter 43

"I believe you ought to join me at Javi's wedding," Lorenzo remarked unexpectedly, nearly causing Kingsley to choke on his burrito.Kingsley coughed, then wiped his mouth and glanced up at his boyfriend, his widened eyes plainly revealing the surprise he felt. Typical of Lorenzo to pick the most arbitrary moment to drop such a bombshell. They were presently at a Tex-Mex eatery having lunch on a Saturday. Lorenzo had spent the night before at Kingsley's place, and needless to say, both had built up a substantial hunger."Are you inviting me or commanding me?" Kingsley shot back."Force of habit, my apologies," Lorenzo shook his head. "Mi amor, would you care to join me as my date to my brother's wedding next month?""You really want me to go with you?" Kingsley inquired, truly astonished by Lorenzo."I wouldn't have posed the question if I didn't," Lorenzo shrugged nonchalantly, then took a bite of his taco."So, basically... you want me to meet your family," Kingsley mused, his though

Epilogue

A few years later."We truly don't need to attend if you're not up for it," Lorenzo remarked, a gentle frown creasing his face as he gazed at his boyfriend.They were seated in his car, parked just outside Kingsley's former high school. It was the occasion of Kingsley's class reunion, and he'd been reluctant about participating from the outset. Initially, he declared he had absolutely no desire to go. Yet, he gradually began discussing his school days more frequently, recalling his experiences and the individuals he longed to see.Only two evenings prior to the event, Kingsley expressed his wish to attend. He hadn't anticipated Lorenzo accompanying him. He assumed it would be challenging for Lorenzo to secure time off from work on such brief notice, but Lorenzo refused to let Kingsley face it solo. Particularly since he understood how anxious Kingsley felt about the whole situation. Which was unusual given Kingsley's typical self-assurance, so there was no chance Lorenzo would remain

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Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Epilogue