Kindle by Elouise East

Author:Elouise East
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Elouise East
Published: 2023-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

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Chapter 7

Marcus

Knowing they were on the same page helped with Marcus’s feeling of insecurity regarding their relationship. Once Levi had agreed to give them a try, something inside Marcus released. He felt lighter, happier. The brief conversation with Levi’s sister had made him smile because he could hear how much she adored her brother. Amelia and Evelyn would get on well together.

The five-hour train journey home ended, and he couldn’t remember the last time he’d enjoyed himself as much as he had. They had held hands, chatted and watched the lights flash by in the darkened sky. When Levi came out of his shell around him, it was as if the sun had come out. He was enthusiastic about the topics they spoke about. He was expressive in his body movements. He came to life. And Marcus loved it. They had their own cosy nest with Marcus as the barrier to the rest of the carriage, but it made him realise just how secluded Levi must be. As much as he wanted to make a go of their relationship, as he’d mentioned on Arthur’s Seat, would he be capable of being Levi’s bridge to the outside? Only time would tell, but he didn’t want to hurt him.

As the train entered the station, Marcus held Levi tighter in his embrace, his head tucked beneath Marcus’s chin, and his hand gripped his jumper.

“Welcome back to London.” Don’s voice came through the speaker. “I hope your journey and your day were good. As you continue on your way today, please remember that life is short. Where there is conflict, there is reasoning. Where there is uncertainty, there is explanation. Where there is worry, there is comfort. Illuminate would like to thank you for taking us along with you on your journey and for trusting in us. Have a wonderful and rewarding future.”

A moment of silence fell before Levi whispered, “We need to swap numbers.” Marcus understood the desire to stay within their cocoon, but real-life interrupted.

“Yes. We will. Levi…” Marcus knew in his head and his heart that what he planned to ask was way too early in their relationship, but he couldn’t help the need to voice the question all the same. “Will you come home with me?”

Levi pulled out of his embrace and gazed at Marcus with an expression Marcus had trouble figuring out. The therapist in him understood facial expressions, but this one threw him. Unless he was too close and didn’t want to see the meaning. Cupping Marcus’s face, Levi pressed a kiss to either side of his mouth, then the centre before speaking.

“I would love to, but I don’t think we should rush into—”

“No! I don’t mean…not to do anything…I mean unless you want to…shit.” Marcus took a breath and closed his eyes briefly, facing Levi once more. He could hear the movement of others in the carriage, readying themselves to disembark, but he needed to explain. “It’s too soon to rush into a physical relationship, but I would love to hold you and wake up to you tomorrow.

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