The Dating Game by Jay Northcote

Author:Jay Northcote
Language: eng
Format: mobi, azw3, epub
Tags: gay romance, gay, romance, lgbt, feelgood, contemporary romance
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Kirsty was curled up on the sofa when Nathan let himself in. She greeted him, pausing the TV to ask, “How was your date?”

Nathan couldn’t hold back a goofy smile as he replied. “It was awesome. We went to Wales.”

“Wales?” Kirsty raised her eyebrows. “What… did he take you to meet his mum or something? Christ, it must be serious.”

“God, no. He took me hillwalking. It was great—really beautiful.”

“It sounds surprisingly innocent. When you told me the deal with the five dates, I was expecting more along the lines of seedy night clubs and gay saunas than local history and country walks. Maybe he’s lulling you into a false sense of security before he steps up his game?”

Kirsty grinned, obviously teasing, but Nathan felt a surge of irritation and protectiveness.

“You make him sound like some creepy sexual predator. And it’s not like that. Yeah… okay, there is a bit of a competition going on, I guess, where he’s trying to wear me down and I’m trying to hold off for a little longer. But it’s all good-natured, and Owen’s not nearly as bad as you’re making out.” Nathan put his backpack down and sat on the sofa by Kirsty’s feet before continuing. “I suppose Owen’s surprised me too. He’s been so thoughtful in picking the venues for the last two dates. He chose them because he guessed I’d enjoy them.”

“That’s sweet.” Kirsty was serious now. “I wish I could find a bloke who put so much thought into dating. All the dates I’ve been on have involved beer, and—if I’m lucky—dinner and a film They’re not exactly imaginative. Do you know where he’s taking you next weekend?”

“It’s my turn to choose next.” Nathan smiled. “And I’ve already decided.”

“Ooh, where are you taking him?”

“I’m going to take him climbing. He’s never been, but he’s a natural. We did a bit of bouldering up on the rocks today, and I think he’ll love it.”

“Outdoors? Do you have the gear for it?”

“I thought I’d take him indoors for his first time. Anyway, I don’t have transport. If I made him drive, it would spoil the surprise. We can walk to the indoor wall from here. Then we can go for drinks or dinner after.”

“That sounds like a great date too. Seriously, I need to find a man with imagination. Maybe you and Owen are well suited after all.”

Nathan’s cheeks heated as he admitted, “Yeah. Maybe we are. I hope so anyway. I was expecting this just to be a bit of a laugh, but underneath all his bravado, he’s….” He hesitated for a moment. “I don’t know… sweet, I guess, and a good person.”

Kirsty looked at him intently, a small frown on her face.

“What?” Nathan asked.

“You’re really into him, aren’t you?”

Nathan shrugged, about to deflect, but Kirsty continued.

“I don’t get why you’re still holding out. You like him and he seems to be making the effort with the dating thing. So why are you still waiting to have sex with him?”

Nathan shrugged. It was a hard question to answer because, honestly, he wasn’t quite sure why it mattered to him.

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