Possibilities by Kaje Harper

Author:Kaje Harper [Harper, Kaje]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: MLR Press LLC; ISBN#978-1-60820-608-7
Published: 2012-03-26T00:53:28+00:00

20 Kaje Harper

“But you don’t want me to stay.”

Cade had no fucking clue what he did want. So he stayed silent and closed his eyes.

There was rustling beside him as Joel slid to the edge of the bed. The mattress bounced as he stood up. Then the scuffing sound of shoes being toed on.

“Are you okay for me to leave you? Health-wise I mean?”

“Yeah.”

Joel’s steps left the room but a minute later he was back.

“Here. I got your phone from your jacket and I’ll put it on the charger here, just in case. And there’s water. Do you have your meds?”

Always. The flat pill case was hard in his pocket. The watch on his wrist had an alarm function and he used it religiously. “Yes.

Thank you.”

“So I should go then.” But there was only silence.

Come on, Stevenson, you’re better than this. Cade made himself roll over, open his eyes, and meet Joel’s worried ones. “Really, Joel, I’m fine and I’m sorry. It’s just weird is all. And I feel kind of crappy.” Which was true, in a way. He hurriedly added, “Not about the sex. Or about you. You were awesome.” Joel nodded slowly. “Too soon?”

“Maybe. I wish I knew. Too something.”

“Can I give you a lift in to work tomorrow? Since your car is still there?”

Shit. Cade had forgotten that. He really should say no, cut the guy off. Because Cade obviously wasn’t going to be good company. Instead he asked, “What time do you go by here?”

“Whenever you like.”

“Seven-thirtyish?”

“Sure.” Joel sounded relieved that Cade had accepted the offer. This was a bad idea.

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