Waiting for a Prince (Island Tales) by Wells K.C

Author:Wells, K.C. [Wells, K.C.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: MM Fiction
Publisher: Island Tales Press
Published: 2013-07-28T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

They walked along the path which led past the lighthouse and around the corner to where a sea wall had been constructed out of heavy boulders, which were held together in metal netting. The waves pounded the rocks on the shore as Mark and Sam headed up the steeply rising coastal path. As they walked, they talked.

Sam had lots of ideas for computer games. He shared these enthusiastically and Mark had to admit they were impressive.

“Will your dad let you design all those?” he asked.

Sam shrugged. “Maybe he’ll let me do one and see how it goes. If it works out, he might let me do more of them.”

“I love your ideas. It’s great to hear original stuff that isn’t basically a rehash of some old, tired game done far too many times already.” Mark didn’t play often on his PS3, but he liked games that made him think. He wasn’t into mindless violence or loads of CGI. “And if your dad won’t give you a shot, then maybe think about taking your ideas elsewhere. Trust me, someone will snap them up.”

The path curved up to its highest point where a wooden bench had been placed, right at the cliff edge. Mark sat down, patting the sun-warmed wood beside him. Sam joined him. For several minutes they stared out to sea, the only sounds the waves and the harsh cries of the seagulls as they rose up on the air currents along the cliff.

So many thoughts tumbled through Mark’s head, but one prodded him persistently. He couldn’t get over the feeling that Sam was heading for trouble. Before he could say anything, Sam spoke.

“I really am sorry for reacting the way I did in the pub. It was just the last thing I’d expected to hear, that I was basically your walking fantasy. And it was easier to hide behind an angry facade than come out and tell you the truth.” His expression was glum. “I should have been honest with you.”

Mark cleared his throat. “Look, I know you don’t want to talk about what’s going on between you and Becky.” The words rushed out of him and he could have kicked himself as Sam tensed up yet again. Mark persisted. “And while I can’t pretend to understand it, I just want to say one thing. If you ever need to talk, about anything, I’m here for you.”

Sam’s shoulders slumped forward and he pressed his palms to his eyes. “Thank you,” he said at last, his voice shaking. “You don’t know what it means to me to hear you say that.” He lowered his hands and looked Mark in the eye. “I could really use a friend right now.” Mark grasped Sam’s hand tightly and Sam looked down at their joined hands with a smile. He lifted his chin. “And for the record? I didn’t get into bed with you this morning so we could ma—have sex.” Those cheeks were pink again. “I just wanted to be near you. But the impulse to kiss you was so strong, I couldn’t fight it.

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