Chasing the Horizon by Scotty Cade

Author:Scotty Cade [Cade, Scotty]
Language: eng
Format: epub

FOR THE longest time, Garner lay there in silence thinking about the topic of running away. I guess I could say I ran away from my family and my previous life? I was building a good life in Savannah, and I left there as well. Did I leave because Hank and Thompson were getting so close?

Garner’s thoughts were suddenly interrupted by Hawk’s light snoring as he turned away and backed his ass against Garner’s crotch so they were now spooning, Garner’s arm again resting on his stomach.

Garner tightened his grip, rested his head on Hawk’s shoulder, and closed his eyes. He listened to Hawk’s peaceful breathing, mixed with the occasional snort, until he eventually gave in to slumber.

Sometime later, Garner felt Hawk slip out of his embrace. Garner opened his eyes to see Hawk’s peacock staring back him as Hawk sat on the edge of the bed, resting his elbows on his knees and cradling his head. A couple of minutes later Hawk stood and paused like he was trying to make a decision.

He must have to go to the bathroom. Maybe he’s disoriented.

Before Garner could ask if he was okay, Hawk took a step. And then another, moving right past the head and going out into the salon.

Garner slipped out of the bed, still naked, and walked over to the doorway. He leaned on the doorjamb, folded his arms over his chest, and crossed his bare feet at the ankles. He observed Hawk picking up his scattered clothing and putting them on one by one. When Hawk was completely dressed, he put his socked foot on the bottom step.

Garner cleared his throat. “Leaving without saying goodbye?”

Hawk stopped but didn’t turn around. “I didn’t want to wake you.”

“Oh come on, Hawk,” Garner said. “We can be honest here. The first time I sort of understood, but this time? Is this your MO?”

“I’m sorry,” Hawk said, taking another step. “I never stay.”

“No need to apologize,” Garner said. “I run from relationships too, remember? But hey, at least you helped Dr. Smarty Dude determine which part of his analysis was spot-on.”

Hawk stopped again. This time he turned around and when their eyes met, the expression on Hawk’s face was painfully obvious, even in the dimly lit cabin.

“Does the term ‘fear of intimacy’ ring a bell?” Garner asked, turning and disappearing into his cabin. He heard the sound of the companionway door sliding open and closing again as he crawled back in bed.

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