His parents had declined to come see him at Thanksgiving, which gave him some time to think about what he would tell them about Colby. He didn’t like that his mom wasn’t feeling great, but having the extra weeks to think about what to say made him feel better.
He’d made dinner, cleaned the house, and bought some massage oil that supposedly tasted like fruit. He wasn’t sold on the fruity taste, but he was willing to try it out. Seth was ready for his man, but Colby was running late. When thirty minutes had passed after the time Colby normally got home he began to worry. Then an hour and he was about to freak out when the door opened and Colby stepped in.
“Where have you been?” Seth stepped into the entryway, his anger spiking when he saw Colby.
It took a few seconds for the pleasant look on Colby’s face to shift. His brows pulled together and his lips turned down in a frown. “Excuse me?”
“You’re an hour late.”
“I didn’t know I had to check in with you,” Colby spit back in the same tone Seth had used.
“Maybe you should call next time.”
Colby brushed past him and headed into the bedroom. Seth followed, slamming the bedroom door behind them. Colby turned on him and danger flew through Seth but he ignored the warning signs.
“What right do you have to yell at me the second I come in the door?”
He should pull back, maybe apologize, but he was on a roll. “What right do you have not to call?”
“Don’t tell me what to do. I move out here and all of a sudden we’re living together. I have my own life. I can do whatever the hell I want.”
Seth stepped closer, his heart was hammering hard. He didn’t want to lose this man, but his anger was riding high. “It’s called being considerate.”
“Maybe you should be considerate of me. Did you call and tell me you were cooking dinner? I didn’t know.”
They were both yelling now. “Why didn’t you call to tell me you’d be late?”
Like a tidal wave rolling onto a low beach, lust took over and they went from screaming at each other to ripping each other’s clothes off. Colby shoved him to the mattress and got on top. Colby was the first to grab for the condom and lube so Seth spread his legs and tugged Colby close, delivering a punishing kiss.
Seth gasped when Colby sunk into him and then Colby released a pent up breath. He’d thought they were going to go at it fast and furious, instead Colby slowed, his gaze locking with Seth’s. He reached up and cupped Colby’s cheek, smoothing his thumb over the day’s stubble.
Colby turned his head and kissed Seth’s wrist. They went from angry fucking to making love that fast. Rocking together, Seth clutched Colby, keeping him close, driving him wild. When he was almost there, Colby grabbed both of his wrists and held his arms to the mattress as he sped up their pace.
“Colby,” Seth cried out.
“Not yet, love.” Colby slowed and began kissing Seth’s chest and neck before he lifted up and met Seth’s gaze again. “Do you love me?”
The question took him by surprise and he answered without hesitation. “Yes. God yes, Colby I do.”
Colby slammed into him and held him tight as he came. Then he stroked Seth with so much caring his orgasm was nearly painful as he came hard. Colby slipped out of his ass and sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the floor. Seth sat up and placed his hand on Colby’s shoulder.
“I’m sorry I didn’t call. I didn’t mean to not think of you,” Colby said.
“It’s okay. I should have communicated with you better.”
Colby turned and straddled him, pressing him to the mattress. “I got scared because in the ten days we’ve been living together I finally realized today that I’ve fallen in love with you. You’re too easy to love and I thought maybe if I screwed up you’d tell me to leave and then the hurt would be less because I hadn’t told you I loved you yet.”
Seth easily flipped Colby and hung above him, staring down into his beautiful brown eyes. “Don’t try to second guess us again. What we have is special.”
“It is,” Colby said.
“I think our first fight ended well,” Seth said.
“We both said that we loved the other, so yeah, it ended well.”
“I do love you. I don’t know how to navigate what we have. I’ve never actually had a healthy relationship with a guy or a girl for that matter.”
“Considering that I’m pressing charges against my ex for attacking me, I’ve not had a healthy relationship either.”
“We should call more,” Seth whispered.
“We should. I think both of us are hesitant because we need to keep your sexuality hidden. I’ve not texted or called in the past because I was afraid one of the guys or your coach would see it,” Colby said.
“Please text me more. I swear it will be okay. I’ll switch the settings on my phone, change your name in my contacts, anything to make you never have to hesitate at contacting me.”
Colby pushed at Seth’s shoulder and he stood, tugging Colby up and into a hug. They kissed again, only this time it was full of love, there was no more anger left, only caring.
“Let’s eat,” Seth said.
“I’m sorry I was late. I do appreciate you making us dinner.”
“I enjoy cooking when there’s more than just me.”
“You’re really good at it.” Colby grabbed for his underwear but Seth stopped him.
“How about we just place towels on the chairs and eat naked?”
The right side of Colby’s mouth lifted and he nodded. “Making it easier for later?”
Seth chuckled. “Yeah, easier.”
Later, when he brought out the strawberries in a sauce, he was surprised when Colby dipped low and drizzled a little of the sauce on his cock. He gasped when Colby licked it off, his tongue warm against the cool sauce. He leaned his head back and let Colby play with the sauce and his cock. After a few minutes he was too close and started pumping his hips.
Colby stood and led him to the couch, pushing him to the cushions. For a moment he thought Colby was going to lie down and kiss him, instead Colby climbed onto the couch and adjusted so his cock was at Seth’s mouth and his mouth at Seth’s cock. Seth moved, sliding down so he could get Colby’s dick in his mouth and began sucking. He was in heaven with his lips wrapped around Colby’s cock, his dick in the warm heat of Colby’s mouth.
Seth was lost in the passion, his body just moving in response as Colby sucked him to heaven. After he came and then Colby came, he continued to suck until Colby pulled back and laughed.
“Too much?” Seth asked.
“Way too much.”
They both stood and stretched and then Seth saw the mess left on the table. Colby picked up their dirty dishes, grabbing the bowl of strawberries which he began feeding to Seth while he washed dishes.
Their night had started with anger and ended with both of them being so gentle with each other his heart ached. After the strawberries were half gone he took the bowl and placed it on the counter before wrapping Colby in his arms. They were both naked, but neither of them were hard. The feel of Colby’s soft cock against his leg made him shiver.
“We’re doing good,” Colby said.
“I think so.”
“We’ll talk more.” Colby leaned back and met his gaze.
“Yeah, more talk.”
“I missed you today. While I was at work I was thinking about you being here at home and I wasn’t.”
“You know, you don’t have to work,” Seth said.
Colby shook his head, his lips turned down. “I couldn’t just sit at home.”
“I didn’t think you could. But it is an option.”
“I would get bored.”
Seth ate another strawberry and fed one to Colby. “If it comes out that we’re a couple, people will get stupid.”
“What do you mean?”
“Your coworkers. They’ll go insane.”
Colby blew out a breath and nodded. “They were craz
y before the game this weekend and then after. Some of the guys are complaining about it being a bye week.”
“If they knew you were with me, how crazy do you think they would be?”
“Yeah, you’re right. They would freak out.”
“Are you prepared for that?” Seth asked.
Colby backed up and leaned against the other counter. Seth couldn’t help but rake his eyes down Colby’s naked form. The guy was freaking sexy and had no clue.
“I don’t know how I’ll handle it, but I will.” Colby lifted his gaze and held out his hand. “I think we have the possibility of making it. Maybe we’re kidding ourselves, but I think we could have something special that can last.”
“I think you’re right about that. Really, I think you and I could be special together.”
“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you I was going to be late.”
“I’m not,” Seth brushed his lips over Colby’s and moaned.
“Why?”
“We got real. I think maybe we’ve been trying to be nice, but we haven’t gotten real.”
“I liked getting real.” Colby reached down and cupped Seth’s ass.
“You liked having my ass, didn’t you?”
“Fuck yeah, I loved sliding in, making you arch up and wiggle around. I loved making you come.”
“It felt good.”
“Good.”
Seth leaned his forehead against Colby’s “How about we go to bed? I really want to hold you.”
“Bed sounds good.”
Seth made sure the door was locked and everything was put up. Colby had brought more than just sex to his life. There was something deeper, more involved. Colby rounded him out, made him feel things he didn’t think he ever would. With this man by his side, he could imagine being happy for a long time.
Chapter Twenty-Six
Seth had three away games in a row and Colby had no clue what to do with himself on the third weekend missing his lover. He went to the beach and hung out after Seth took off on Saturday. He watched a movie, then went out to eat dinner.
On Sunday morning he woke searching for Seth. Depression filled him when he realized he wasn’t there. Colby wasn’t going to text him but he pushed away the fear and sent Seth a note.
Colby: I’m proud of you. You’re an amazing man and I love you. Today, I’ll be watching you play and tonight, I can’t wait to see you.
Seth: Thank you. I’m at the stadium already. It’s weird being so far away from you. I fell asleep last night dreaming of you and woke this morning thinking of you. I can’t wait for you to meet my parents at Christmas.
Colby: Did they decide if they are coming in for the game?
Seth: They decided against it. My mom is having issues sitting for a long time. They’ll be flying in on the 24th. I’ve got to go. Time to line up and head out. I love you.
Colby: Love you
The game ended like most of Seth’s games. Colby didn’t know enough about football to know if it was by chance, or if Seth really was that good. He suspected that Seth was that good.
Just before he was heading out to buy groceries, his phone rang. He checked the caller ID and saw that it was Seth.
“Hey, good game. You did great,” Colby said.
“Thanks. Your texts meant the world to me.”
“Mercer, who you on the phone with?” someone yelled at the other end of the line.
“Your mama,” Seth said.
“Fucker,” the guy called out.
Seth’s laugh sounded good. “I can’t wait until I get home.”
Worry twisted through Colby. “You called though you’re with the team?”
“Yeah. I wanted to hear your voice.” Colby heard kissy noises on the other end of the line. “Stop, you’re being immature.” Seth’s voice was muted like he was holding the phone away from his mouth.
“Do you need to go?” Colby asked.
“We’re about to get on the plane. I’ll see you later.”
Colby hung up and tossed his keys into the air. He and Seth would be together tonight. Before he left the condo he sent Seth a note stating that he would be cooking a special dinner. Happiness was easy with Seth, heck, everything was easy with Seth. They had a good life together, and nothing could change that. Their circumstances might change, but he knew beyond a doubt, their love would make it through anything.
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Seth settled in his seat and was surprised to find Wayne sitting right next to him. Usually Wayne wanted to sleep so he would stretch out in the back of the plane. Before he turned off his phone, Seth saw a note from Colby about dinner. He smiled to himself and closed his eyes, leaning his head against the window. About an hour into the flight Wayne tapped him on the leg.
“Who?” Wayne asked.
Seth shook his head. “No one you know.”
“Oh sweet. You’ve got someone. They living with you?” Wayne asked.
“Does it matter?”
“You’ve been more relaxed. You’re getting some, aren’t you?”
“God, Wayne, I’m not talking about this.”
“I’m happy for you. But you gotta know, I want to meet this special someone.”
Seth smiled to himself. “Maybe.”
Wayne laughed and patted him on the knee. “I’m happy for you, man.”
“Thanks.”
He and Wayne both slept the rest of the flight and woke about thirty minutes out from San Diego as the pilot was making his announcement. The drive home went by fast and he pulled into the garage, relieved to be back with Colby. When he opened the front door, a delicious scent hit him. He moaned and stepped in. Colby was asleep on the couch and he didn’t want to wake him.
After changing out of his travel clothes, Seth served himself some food and sat at the table, chowing down. When he was almost done with his first plate, Colby woke and blinked at him.
“Hey, how long have you been home?” Colby sat up and yawned.
“Not long. Well, maybe thirty minutes.”
Colby stood and stretched and all Seth wanted to do was pull him close and kiss his lips, holding him in his arms forever. Their gazes met and Colby moved to him, wrapping his arms around Seth from behind.
“I’m glad you ate.”
“Have you eaten yet?” Seth asked.
“No, I’ll grab some now.”
“One of the players wants to meet you,” Seth said.
“Let me guess, the guy who heard you on the phone with me?”
“Yeah, he doesn’t know you’re a guy but it was weird, he didn’t say anything about a girl. His pronouns were very vague.”
“Maybe he’s figured it out.”
“Perhaps, but I’m not going to rush it. I want my mom and dad to meet you first.”
“Are you sure you don’t want to give them a little warning before they show up here after the game?”
“I’ll tell them that I’ve met someone.” He was worried that his parents wouldn’t take it well if it wasn’t a face to face meeting. He needed his parents support.
After dinner he helped Colby clean up the dishes before they showered and fell into bed. He was exhausted and they did little more than kiss. They’d fallen into a good rhythm. Colby still enjoyed his job and though he would have to travel eventually, he hadn’t left town since he’d arrived in San Diego.
On the twenty-second of December Colby came home from work with a huge smile on his face. He pulled Seth into a tight hug, not letting him go. Eventually Seth was able to lean back and see Colby’s eyes. Tears streamed down his face.
“Babe, what happened?”
“The district attorney in Atlanta called and Neil accepted a plea bargain. I don’t have to go back and testify or sit through a trial.”
Seth smoothed his fingers over Colby’s cheeks, wiping away the tears. “Are you really okay with this?”
“Yes. Neil gets a few years of probation and one hundred hours of community service. It’s never been about sending him
to jail, just making him realize he can’t hurt me. Now that I’m here and he doesn’t know really where here is, he can’t do anything.”
Seth kissed Colby and decided that it was time to celebrate. “Let’s go out for dinner.”
“Really out?”
“Yeah. I mean, we’ll need to—”
Colby lifted up on his toes and delivered a quick peck on his lips. “I know and I don’t mind.”
“We could go grab a steak.”
Colby nodded. “I’d like that. Any particular place you’d like to go?”
“I have an idea. It’s quiet. We can have a little privacy, not like here, but something where we can talk.”
Colby stroked Seth’s chest. “Okay. I’d like that.”
“Go change into something nice but comfortable and we’ll head out.”
Colby tugged at his tie and nodded. “God, I love spending time with you.”
“Same here. I’m glad you decided to live with me once you moved out here. I know it’s been quick, but I think you being here has helped.”
“It has. If we didn’t live together I’m not sure how much we would see each other. And you’ve been busy on the weekends, so it only makes sense.”
“My parents called, their plane lands at four on Christmas eve. They’re going to check into their hotel and then come over.”
“I’m a little nervous about that. Do you think they’ll like what I cook?”
“Babe, they’ll love the food.”
Colby dressed in a very nice button down dark blue shirt and black pants that fit his ass like a glove. Seth almost didn’t want to leave their place to go eat, but they’d spent enough time at home.
He called ahead and got them reservations for seven. They had enough time to drive over and find a place to park. Before he got out of the car, Seth leaned over and gave Colby a quick kiss. Excitement pinged inside of him. This was their first real date and he wanted it to go well.
After The Snap Page 29