promise I will do my best by you always.”
I reached out for Theron’s hand, tugging him upright. Maybe it was silly, but I didn’t like him
being lower than me.
Stupid stereotypes.
“Thank you for making me lunch.” On my drive over here, I’d thought about the last time anyone
had gone out of their way to feed me. Other than my family when I was home, I couldn’t think of a
single time anyone had made my needs their priority. “Are you going to eat, too?”
Theron shook his head before taking the seat next to mine. “Nope. I ate earlier. This is for you
because you’re a silly boy who didn’t remember to eat.”
“Maybe it’s a good thing you want to take care of me.” As soon as I said it, I regretted my
assumption.
I settled a bit when Theron took my hand. His thumb brushing back and forth against the back the
back of my hand calmed my nerves further. “Is that something you want as well? Tell me, Sammy,
what would make you happy?”
You calling me Sammy again would be a good start.I really, really liked that. I went by Sammy
in the online forums, but I’d never told a soul that was how I thought of myself when I imagined being
little.
“I know it’s uncomfortable, but I’ve been around long enough I know it’s not beneficial to dance
around certain conversations,” Theron explained. He dipped a chicken strip in the sauce and lifted it
to my mouth. When I took a bite, Theron smiled. He continued feeding me as he spoke. “Bad things
happen when people assume what the other wants. I’m serious about not wanting to do or say anything
to upset you. I’d rather we get the icky talking out of the way now so we can both sink into our roles
moving forward.”
“That’s smart.” Theron held a hand under the chicken strip to keep the sauce from dripping onto
the slate tabletop.
“I try.” Theron smiled and winked. “Andyouhaven’t answered my question. If you could have
your perfect relationship, what would it look like? I could tell you what I enjoy, but I’d prefer to hear
your interests first.”
“Why?” Theron lifted the cup to my lips, tipping it back so I could take a drink.
“Because you already know I’m a Daddy, but there’s a broad spectrum within that. I don’t know
