Paint The Rainbow by John Harris

Author:John Harris [Harris, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-07-21T23:00:00+00:00

Ryan entered Mélisse on Wiltshire Boulevard in Santa Monica through a rather nondescript door, his heart hammering inside of his chest. It was eight in the evening, and Ryan had started getting ready two hours before. Juan and Amber who were reportedly there to help him choose what to wear had only made things more difficult.

After he had been through his entire wardrobe twice, they had finally decided on a tight-fitting light-grey suit, white shirt, and a pair of Gucci loafers that Ryan had saved up for. Upon entering the chic restaurant, Ryan was pleased that he had worn a suit. The patrons were very well dressed and the establishment oozed elegance.

“Can I help you, sir?” asked a man once he was inside.

“Yes, I’m looking for Mr. Mason Whitelock.” Ryan’s eyes darted about. He had never seen such elegance in a restaurant in his life. The room boasted cream-colored chairs and tables with white tablecloths. The finely liveried waiters moved this way and that, carrying bottles of wine and plates with meticulously-presented food. Upon seeing the delicious fare, Ryan realized how hungry he was.

He followed the man into the heart of the gourmands’ and oenophiles’ paradise. In the back, he could make out Mason. Ryan ran his hand through his dark hair. Mason looked incredible in a perfectly-tailored blue suit and pink shirt. He gave Ryan a huge smile when he saw him.

“The world’s soon-to-be most famous artist,” he said, getting to his feet.

Ryan blushed.

“Come here, you.” Mason hugged Ryan and whispered in his ear, “You look great.”

The subterranean sound of his voice and the wafts of masculinity mixed with the same cologne he had smelled at the boutique that day they had met made Ryan dizzy. He was disappointed when the embrace ended, thinking he could have spent the entire evening in Mason’s arms. Despite his solitary pleasuring to the image of Mason, and the true significance of his paintings, he was still having trouble coming to terms with his newfound sexuality. Ryan couldn’t believe that he was gay yet. It made no sense at all.

“Come, sit down.” Mason indicated with his hand that Ryan should take the chair next to his. “I took the liberty of ordering some champagne. I hope that’s okay?”

“Yeah, I love champagne.”

Mason laughed as he gestured to the waiter to fill Ryan’s glass. When he was done, he looked at Ryan closely. “I hope you like caviar. I ordered us the caviar and truffle menu.”

“I don’t know. I never tasted it.” Ryan looked around. “Did you have to wait for me long?”

Mason arched his eyebrows. “You were right on time, if that’s what you’re implying. I always arrive early for a date.”

Ryan gulped, “Is that what this is?”

“You tell me what you want it to be.” He lifted his glass. “You don’t have to do it yet. Let’s get to know one another some more first. Cheers to getting to know the other very well.” An impish smile flittered over Mason’s lips.

“I’ll drink to that,” Ryan said as he clinked his glass with Mason’s.

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