“Yep. Because you’re definitely allIwant for Christmas.”
Leo threw his arms around King’s neck and kissed him. It was quick and sweet, but King felt it down to his soul. He took Leo’s hand and led him to the floor, pulling him into his arms as he started to sway. Leo’s smile was the most beautiful he’d ever seen, and the lyrics to the song couldn’t be more spot on. With Leo here in his arms, he was the happiest, luckiest man in the world.
Leo rested his head against King’s chest, and King closed his eyes as he let his cheek rest against Leo’s tousled hair. He didn’t know what he’d done in his life to deserve this amazing man, but he was grateful.
As they danced, Gio and Joker returned, and soon after, the two were on the dance floor in each other’s arms.
“See?” King said softly. “We have to have faith in the ones we love.”
Leo smiled warmly at him. “You’re right. I always have faith in you, Ward.”
The words meant everything to King because he knew Leo meant them. He might not say the words, but Leo washisChristmas wish come true, which was why this time of year was even more special. Some day soon, he’d be dancing like this with his husband, and King couldn’t wait. Maybe when they got back, he’d sit down with Leo and work out a date.
For now, nothing could beat this moment right here.
CHAPTERSEVEN
Don’t be nervous. It was fine. Everything wasfine. So he was getting married tomorrow. Nothing to see here. Okay, everything to see here, but no need to freak out. At least, that’s what he kept telling himself as he loaded the equipment into the SUV. This was it, the final step. Once the equipment was set up, the Blue Ballroom would be ready.
From the moment Leo woke this morning, King knew something was up, and because Leo was off, King was off, but because King was amazing and trusted Leo, he didn’t push. It went a long way to easing Leo’s nerves.
“This is the last of it,” Jack said.
“Perfect.” They headed back in, and Leo couldn’t help but smile at Gio’s uncontrollable laughter.
“You shit! You’re enjoying this,” Joker said, and Leo could tell Joker was trying hard not to laugh.
In the time Leo had been loading the SUV, a blanket had appeared on Joker’s lap, a pillow under his leg, and a cup of hot cocoa in his hand. Ah, so that’s what Gio was laughing about. The Boyfriend Collective struck again. Hmm, now that he thought about it, the name didn’t really fit anymore. They weren’t all boyfriends. But then The Boyfriend and Husband Collective wasn’t exactly catchy.Annnndhe was back to thinking about the wedding. He really needed tonotthink about the wedding but also finish setting up for the wedding. A conundrum indeed.
“Unbelievable,” Joker grumbled. “And this is the man I plan to marry one day. Ass.”
Whaaaaat?Leo’s jaw all but hit the floor. Had Joker just said he planned tomarryGio?
“Um,” Ace looked around the room. “You all heard it, right? It wasn’t a hallucination?” He grabbed Colton’s hand and put it to his forehead. “Baby, do I have a fever?”
Did Leo have a fever? He touched his neck under his jaw, then his forehead, just in case. Nope. He was good. Maybe it was nerves. Then again, everyone else seemed to have heard what he did. It wasn’t just him with marriage on the brain.
“Eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious!”
Leo gaped at Ace. Where the hell hadthatcome from? More importantly, how did Ace know how to pronounce it?
Joker gasped. “What the fuck just came out of your mouth, Anston? Are you speaking in tongues? Should we call a priest?”
“It’s his newest Scrabble word,” Colton replied calmly. “It means very good.”
Okay,thatmade sense. Ace Googled the weirdest stuff. But then, so did Leo.
Joker put his mug on the coffee table and shifted so he could check on Gio. “Baby? What’s wrong?”
“We should go,” Colton said.
“But—” Ace was shoved toward the kitchen, everyone hurrying after them, including Leo. Just then, they heard Joker shout.
“Holy fucking shitballs!”
Had Joker not realized what he’d said?Interesting.
“You know,” Leo said. “Statistically speaking, it makes sense that we’ll have several weddings in the upcoming years, given the length of time in your relationships and the fact you’re all over the median age for men getting married in the US.”
