They watched the fire burn and listened to the logs crackle.
“I should probably get back to my room and get some sleep,” Ciaran said. He stood and stretched his back.
“Thank you for joining us,” Geoff said. “We’ll serve breakfast at your cabin at seven tomorrow. Is that okay?”
“That’s perfect,” Ciaran said.
“He’s our only guest,” Teddy said. “Why don’t we invite him for breakfast? It’ll make cleaning up easier for us.”
“I don’t want to impose,” Ciaran said.
“It’s no bother,” Teddy said. “It’s actually less work for me.”
“If you insist.”
“Great, can you join us around seven?”
“Yes,” Ciaran said. “I’ll see you guys in the morning.”
Ciaran made his way back to his cabin, thoughts of the men still in his head. They were such a sweet couple.
Ciaran undressed and lay naked on his bed.
After a night’s sleep and breakfast, he’d only have a few more hours of driving before he made it to Mom and Dad’s house. It’ll be nice to be back in White Rock. He missed the small village.San Francisco was wearing on him, and he didn’t know how much longer he could live there.
Chapter Five
TEDDY
Teddy placed the leftovers in the fridge and loaded the dishwasher.
“I love you so much.” Geoff wrapped his arms around Teddy and kissed the back of his neck.
“I love you, too,” Teddy said, squeezing Geoff closer.
“So, you invited our guest for breakfast, so we didn’t have to clean up the lodge?”
Teddy turned to stare into Geoff’s eyes.
“Yes,” Teddy laughed. “Why?”
“I just thought you might think he was cute.”
“Oh, he’s fucking adorable.” Teddy stepped back. “But yes, that’s the only reason I invited him.”
Geoff smiled and gave him a kiss.
Teddy turned back to his dishes, and Geoff wrapped his arms around him again. He kissed the side of his neck and moved to his ear. He nibbled the tip, forcing a moan out of Teddy.
Teddy leaned back into Geoff’s arms.
“Let’s watch a movie,” Teddy suggested. “I’ll make some popcorn and get more hot chocolate.”
“I’ll get the movie ready.”
Teddy sat cuddled up to Geoff as they queued upBrokeback Mountain.They watched as Jack and Ennis navigated their growing passion for each other while trying to keep it secret. Two men tormented by their passion at a time when they couldn’t live the life they wanted.
They did not get their happily ever after, as Jack dies, and Ennis never learns the truth.
