Gateway to Love by Sarah Hadley Brook

Author:Sarah Hadley Brook [Brook, Sarah Hadley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64080-834-8
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2018-10-19T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Mitch

MITCH WAS thrilled when Craig said he wanted to drive, because he was dealing with a damn high school marching band in his head. Not to mention he was also reeling from all that had happened that morning. He couldn’t believe he’d told Craig he was interested in someone. Now what was he going to do when Craig asked?

“Oh, it’s you. I’ve been in love with you for years.”

Right. That wasn’t going to happen.

“We’re going to be driving awhile. Why don’t you try and sleep?” Craig suggested as he plugged his phone in and pulled up a playlist. “Walk the Moon” started playing through the speakers.

“You’re not going to get an argument from me,” Mitchell admitted as he settled in, leaned the seat back, and closed his eyes. His phone pinged, but he ignored it, choosing to sleep.

When the car stopped, his eyes fluttered open to find they’d pulled up at a station.

“Need gas,” Craig said. “Want anything from inside?”

Mitchell rubbed his eyes. “Yeah, but I’ll get the gas first. You drove. It’s only fair,” he pointed out when Craig started to protest.

He hopped out of the car and ran his card through the gas pump. There was still about half a tank, so it didn’t take too long to fill up. He passed Craig on his way in.

“Grabbed a couple of drinks and some Twinkies,” Craig said, showing him the plastic bag.

“Yum. I’m going to get some beef jerky and I’ll be out in a sec.”

He decided to use the men’s room while he had the chance and was relieved it was cleaner than most gas station bathrooms. When he walked out into the heat, a soda and beef jerky in his hands, Craig had pulled up to the door.

Mitchell slid in and smiled at the air-conditioning. “Thanks. Damn, when did it get so hot?”

“Temp has been rising all morning, just like every other day this month. Supposed to be a scorcher later today and tomorrow.”

“Guess it’s a good thing we’re going to the lake, huh?”

“Yeah.”

Mitchell’s phone pinged again and he pulled it from his pocket. He had several messages from Adam.

When will you guys be in Osage Beach?

Where should I meet you guys? So excited!

Did you change your mind?

Shit. At least let me know if I should head back home.

What the fuck? He scrolled up and his heart fell to his gut. Shit. He didn’t remember texting Adam at all. It looked like it was around midnight when he’d done it.

Mitch: Adam help me. I can’t be around him anymore. I’m losing it. I want to tell him how I feel.

Adam: Then tell him.

Mitch: I can’t. Join us tomorrow? We’re going to Osage Beach for the day and then to Branson I think. Please????

Shit. He’d invited Adam on the trip without talking to Craig.

“What’s wrong?”

Mitch nearly jumped out of his skin. “Fuck!”

“Whoa. Sorry,” Craig said carefully.

“No, you’re fine. It was me. I’m… crap… I’m just going to tell you, okay?”

“Okaaay,” he drawled out. “What is it?”

Mitch took a deep breath and let it all out.

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