“Ah, yes. Fuck, Elijah was a wonderful weekend getaway addition.”
“He really was,” Brett said. “The way that you two worked together and did that thing with your tongues-”
“Okay, okay!” William cut in. They whole group laughed. “How about we get our stuff and head back outside and get some food. Paxton, you didn’t sneak any drinks tonight did you?”
“No, I’m good to drive still.” Paxton stood and Clark handed his keys over easily. Wright let Paxton loop her arm through his and this time, they led the way through the crowd to get outside. The night air was cooler, but not by much. There were a lot less people around. Some businesses looked like they were already closed for the night. A couple of food trucks were parked along the sidewalks, lines at just about every single one. Wright’s stomach growled at the mix of food smells in the air.
“I need food and soon,” Wright announced. He had brought enough money to pay the cover charge, a few drinks, and some food. He’d wanted to give Clark some money for gas, but Xander told him not to worry about it. Clark wouldn’t take it anyway.
“Do we want to wait in line or just go through a drive-thru on the way to drop Brett and Wylon off?”
“I want ice cream,” Clark nearly whined. “I need something to cool me off.”
“I can cool you off later, babe.” They all laughed at William’s words, but Clark reiterated that he wanted‘ice cream, not your cream’.That got an immediate groan and Clark laughed, drawing attention to their group as they made their way down the street to the car. Wright was hungry and knew he should eat, but he was also tired. He rested his head against the cool glass when he got in the car. It was like the sounds and sights aroundhim had fueled his body. Sitting in the much quieter car, he was crashing fast.
Clark was sitting up front with Paxton. Brett and Wylon laid down in the backseat together. It was a little comical seeing them smush into the small space together. “I’m going to use you as a pillow, Wright. I hope you’re okay with that.”
Wright nodded and William shifted himself so he was laying with his head on Wright’s lap. Without thinking, Wright started carding his fingers through his hair. William hummed his approval with his eyes closed. “I think we could probably just get everyone home,” Wright said. “Half of us are asleep already.”
“As long as Clark doesn’t fall asleep before telling me where Brett and Wylon live, I’m good to head home. I can make us some snacks when we get there.”
Wright pulled his phone out to text Xander. They’d been texting back and forth. Not much, but just enough. Xander and Patrick’s friends had long since left. They’d had a few drinks earlier in the night and then caught up on some baseball game. He was happy that everyone seemed to have a good time, but he was ready to get back to Xander.
You still awake? We’re leaving now. Be home within two hours. Dropping B and W off first.
William was fast asleep. Small little puffs of air escaped his lips, not quite a snore but a tell-tale sign he wasn’t just pretending. His phone vibrated in his hand a minute later.
Still awake. Going to regret this tomorrow. Today? Have to be up to get the animals but want to wait for you to get here. Feels weird in bed without you.
Wright typed slower than he wanted using just one hand.Aww, does my cowboy miss me that much? What about his horse? Does he also miss me?
He wasn’t expecting a picture to come through as a response and he nearly smacked William in the head trying to hide hisphone. Clark looked back at him and tilted his head. His eyes darted down to the phone clutched to his chest and back up, a smirk on his lips. “First dick pic?”
Wright’s cheeks heated with embarrassment. “Maybe.”
“Send a picture back of your lap, with William’s face. He’ll hate it and we’ll love it.”
Wright did just that. He added a little message, just to rile Xander up.Wish it was your head here instead.
He’s already passed out? Tell him I’m calling all of them wimps if I can stay up later than them. Did you have fun tonight, though? It sounds like you did.
I did. I can’t wait to see you again though. I can help you with the horses tomorrow morning so it isn’t so hard on you.
Xander’s face popped up on the screen with an incoming call. It was a picture he’d taken one evening while they were sitting on the porch together. Wright didn’t want to wake any of the guys, but Clark and Paxton were talking lowly as she drove. He kept his voice to a whisper. “Hey.”
“Hey yourself,” Xander said. Wright closed his eyes, loving the husky growl to his voice when he was this tired. He sounded like he was fighting sleep and losing. “You don’t have to help me in the morning, baby. I’ll have to walk them out of the stalls and the farrier is coming tomorrow so there will be ropes involved. You can just sleep in tomorrow.”
“No, it’s okay. I think it’ll be fine. I need to be around it.” Wright pinched a small section of William’s hair between his fingers as he whisper-spoke. “I want to help too.”
“If you’re sure,” Xander said. “I don’t want you to push yourself though.”
“I’ll be okay. I’ll be with you and I do really want to keep getting better. I won’t push it too far, I promise. But tonight showed me that I’ve been kept from a whole world that I’mexcited to experience. Working with the horses is another part of that.”
“You are so amazing,” Xander said. His voice sounded a little bit breathier. “You know that, right?” There was a distinct moan that came through the phone and Wright’s eyes widened.
“Are you?” Xander chuckled and then let out a long, deep groan that was going to make it very awkward for William if Wright listened any longer. In a panic, he ended the call and pulled their texts back up.
I cannot listen to you get yourself off right now!!!! There is literally another man lying in my lap. I don’t think he would much like MY cock being the one in his face tonight.
