The Drum Major's Passion by Charlie Richards

Author:Charlie Richards [Richards, Charlie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Carry Me, Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Gay, GLBT, Holiday, Christmas
ISBN: 9781487431358
Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
Published: 2020-12-25T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Will found he was having a fantastic time. He’d never considered himself very confident or comfortable in new groups, but he had to admit, Drew’s friends were a great bunch of guys. They did their best to make him feel welcome, from asking about him to teasing him just like they did everyone else.

While eating dinner, Will was surprised to discover that he recognized Jake. “Hey, you went to college with us, right?” Watching Jake chew while nodding, Will had another epiphany. “You were roommates.” The memory of that long-ago kiss flashed through his mind as well as the words the jocks had exchanged. “And you were on the football team.”

Jake grinned after he swallowed. “My freshmen year, yeah,” he confirmed. “Decided it wasn’t my thing, so I quit before my second year.”

After that, the standard conversations ensued. He learned who did what for a living as well as their hobbies and interests. When Will shared that he knew how to play half a dozen instruments, Lester’s jaw sagged open.

“Wowee!” Lester cried, putting down his knife and leaning closer. “I can’t imagine how long that must have taken. Your dedication must be impressive!”

Will shrugged, uncomfortable with the praise. “It just sort of happened,” he admitted. “I learned drums first. I played a snare drum for a couple of years in high school and was in the marching band,” Will revealed, trying to explain. “I can’t do a thing with stringed instruments, but wind instruments, flutes, trumpets, and trombone styles, things you have to blow into, after the first couple, I picked up the rest easy.”

Drew reached over and gripped his wrist, squeezing lightly. “That’s amazing, babe.”

Chuckling, Will met his gaze. “There’s that babe again. Is that what you’re going with?” he teased. In truth, Will liked it. He’d never had a boyfriend give him a pet name before.

Before a slightly blushing Drew could respond, the sound of a door opening echoed from the front of the house. A second later, a deep voice called, “Sorry we’re late, Jake! Tyler’s meeting ran later than expected.”

“It’s okay, Carmen,” Jake called back, leaning away from the table and peering toward the hallway that led to the front door. “I put your steaks in the oven to keep warm. Everything else is spread out on the counters. Grab plates and join us.”

Devon frowned. “Funny how my brother apologizes to you and not me,” he grumbled.

Jake snickered as he winked at his husband. “That’s because I cook him an epic steak just the way he likes it.”

Will had to admit as he took another bite of his meat, Jake was indeed a grill master.

A man similar in size and build to Devon’s thick African American frame appeared. On his arm was a slender, geeky-looking redhead with glasses and freckles. They were introduced as Devon’s younger brother, Carmen, and the man’s significant other, Tyler. After greeting Will, they made up their plates and joined them.

They’d just finished the meal and were heading toward the front living room with fresh drinks when Drew’s phone rang.

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