Winter by Carol Lynne

Author:Carol Lynne [Lynne, Carol]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Gay MM/ Contemporary
Publisher: Total-E-Bound Publishing
Published: 2012-01-21T12:33:45+00:00

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Nash returned home long after midnight to a dark house. As he crept by the guestroom, it was apparent that JJ and Eric were still wide awake, but Nash didn’t think they would appreciate being interrupted.

He entered the bedroom, expecting to find Sidney fast asleep only to realise the bed was empty. A quick check of the bathroom turned up nothing but the dripping faucet he’d promised himself he’d fix two weeks earlier.

Retracing his steps, Nash made his way back down the hall to the room he’d converted to an office. Empty. Worried that Mike had changed his mind and called Sidney to tell him of Nash’s visit, he forgot all about being quiet.

He rushed out of the room and down the stairs. “Sidney,” he called, trying to see through the darkness. After nearly tripping over a pair of boots lying in the middle of the living room floor, Nash turned on a lamp.

A noise from the kitchen finally alerted Nash to Sidney’s whereabouts. He entered the dimly lit room, afraid of the wrath he’d no doubt encounter. Sidney was curled up on the window seat with Dottie in his arms.

“I’m sorry,” Nash said, taking a step forward.

Sidney remained where he was, his chin still tucked against his chest. “I needed you.”

Used to Sidney’s dramatics, Nash figured it was better than getting yelled at. “I’m sorry. I had to get away to think, but I’m here now.” He sat on the window seat and pulled Sidney into his arms. Dottie barked and jumped to the floor before scampering off.

Nash inhaled, smelling the sweet aroma of Sidney’s mint shampoo as he buried his face against the silky hair he’d coveted for years. “I’m here.”

Sidney moved to curl up on Nash’s lap. “I talked to Josh.”

“Good, I know you wanted to.” When Sidney didn’t respond right away, Nash assumed Josh had once again showed his ass. “I guess it didn’t go well, huh?”

Sidney sighed. “It was perfect. I’d barely said a word before he grabbed me and told me how much he’d missed me.”

“That’s good, though, right?” Nash was confused.

“Yeah, more than I could’ve hoped for. Right up until the point when he told me he has stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”

It took a moment for the depth of Sidney’s statement to sink in. As guilty as it made him feel, Nash’s first concern was for Sidney. He held him tighter. “Oh, my God. I’m so sorry, babe.”

“He hasn’t told the family yet, so don’t say anything.”

“What’s he waiting for?” Josh had to know the Ballentines would be supportive, they always had been.

“He just needs time with Jessica. I think he’s still pretty numb.”

“When did he find out?” Nash asked.

“Three days ago.” Sidney tilted his head back and sealed his lips over Nash’s.

The kiss was everything Nash wanted it to be. Each stroke of Sidney’s tongue against his, reminded Nash how much he needed Sidney to need him. He closed his eyes and prayed his body would respond as Sidney’s hands began to roam.

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