“That is a dilemma,” Geoff said. “Guess you have to move.”
“That may be the only way,” Ciaran laughed.
Teddy placed his hand on Geoff’s thigh and rubbed it. He ran his fingers through the floating hairs as he scratched Geoff’s skin.
He looked over to see Geoff smiling. He mouthed,I love you.
I love you, too.
“Ciaran, would it bother you if I took my shorts off? We usually soak naked, but wanted to be respectful to you,” Teddy said.
“Nah, go ahead.”
Teddy stripped off his shorts and tossed them on the side of the hot tub.
Geoff eyed him with a grin. “I think I’ll take mine off, too.” Geoff did the same.
“You’re more than welcome to take yours off,” Teddy said. He gave Ciaran a sly grin.
“If you insist,” Ciaran smiled.
He took his shorts off and put them on the side.
You are so bad, Geoff mouthed.
Teddy just gave him a smile.
They soaked until Teddy’s alarm indicated they needed to get out, and then they all slipped their shorts back on and dried off.
“I’m going to grab a nap if you guys don’t mind,” Ciaran said as they walked into the house.
“It’s your vacation,” Teddy said. “Enjoy it.”
Geoff and Teddy went to their room to get ready. When they were dressed, Teddy cuddled up to Geoff on the couch, watching the fire crackle. Geoff ran his fingers through Teddy’s hair and scratched his beard.
“You are a naughty bear,” Geoff said.
“We have to start somewhere.”
“You’re right.”
Teddy lay in Geoff’s arms. Geoff was half a foot taller than him, and he felt safe and warm in his arms.
“I think having Ciaran here was a good idea,” Geoff said. “He’s been a wonderful guest, and you made the right decision inviting him.”
“Are you saying that because you want to get him naked?” Teddy laughed.
Geoff smacked his shoulder. “You know that’s not why,” he laughed. “Besides, you already got him naked.”
“I’m kidding,” Teddy said.
Geoff kissed the top of his head. It was clear they wanted Ciaran. He had everything they liked, and more. So much more.
Chapter Twelve
CIARAN
Ciaran checked the roasted potatoes in the oven. He skewered one on a fork, blew on it for a minute, and took a bite.
