Frat House Troopers by Xavier Mayne

Author:Xavier Mayne [Mayne, Xavier]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: erotic MM, Romance MM
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2012-12-17T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

BRANDT showered, dressed, and found his way through the house. As he did, Eugene and what seemed like every guy who worked in the house slapped his back or his ass and congratulated him on a job well done. As he headed for the door, Drake pulled him aside.

“Jason, I’m very impressed. Nick says you handled that like a pro. I think you may have helped us establish a compelling new business model.”

Brandt just nodded, trying to imagine himself out of this bizarre place, in his own space, quiet.

“I’ve just spoken to the owner of the company, and he would very much like to meet you. Can you come here for lunch on Monday?”

Brandt nodded again, reminding himself to look flattered and excited. Ironically, this was the very thing he most needed to achieve in order to do his real job, the one that he had been trained to do, the one that did not require him to be naked.

“Great. Come by around eleven or so.” He gave a little hop, as if remembering something. “Oh, and here’s what I’m sure you’ve been waiting for.” He pulled an envelope from behind his back and handed it with a practiced casualness to Brandt.

“Thanks, Mr. Drake,” Brandt mumbled, and put the envelope in his pocket.

A flash of concern washed over Drake’s face at the desultory tone of Brandt’s voice, but this was replaced quickly by a more assured expression.

“Have a nice weekend, Jason. Enjoy the spending money.”

Brandt mumbled something that sounded like assent and made his way out the door, alone at last. But as he reached his car, he saw with surprise that Nick was standing next to it, leaning against the passenger door.

“Uh, hey, Nick,” Brandt said wearily, heavily, as he approached the car.

“Just wanted to make sure you’re okay,” Nick replied, stepping toward Brandt, who had stopped a few feet away. “I’ve been thinking about what you said before, and I don’t think I was much help. But if you need to talk, anytime, please call me, okay?”

Brandt’s shoulders slumped. He was overwhelmed, helpless. Nick’s kindness, which his professional training was urging him to rebuff, warmed him in his coldest places. He sighed and felt unbidden tears once again wet his cheek.

Nick took another step toward him, which brought them toe-to-toe.

Brandt knew what would come next, and in his devastated and exhausted state he admitted to himself what he no longer had the energy to deny: he wanted it. He wanted to feel Nick’s arms around him, to be warmed in his strong, sheltering embrace.

It didn’t come. He looked up, his eyes blurred with tears. He scanned Nick’s face for a sign as to why he was holding back when he never had before. The kind, golden eyes crinkled at the edges as a sweet smile spread across his face. Nick shook his head slightly, as if debating, deciding.

He brought his hands up to Brandt’s stubbled jawline and ran his thumbs along the hollow of his cheeks, wiping the tears away.

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