“There’s a two-day charity tournament the weekend after next. So it’s not even three full weeks. Please say yes.”
Julian looked up at Isaac’s soft, pleading puppy eyes, and knew he couldn’t refuse him.
“Yes. But I’m still not sure…”
“We’ll figure it out,” Isaac said, waving away Julian’s concerns. He’d always been convinced that everything would work out for the best.
In Isaac’s case, that was normally true.
The waitress returned with two burgers, stacked so high that Julian wouldalmosthave excused someone eating them with a knife and fork.
Almost.
“This looks amazing,” Julian said, glad to have a break from the confusing conversation they’d just gotten through.
“See? I’m gonna make a great boyfriend,” Isaac said, picking a crispy onion ring from his plate.
“Well, Iwasafraid you were ordering something ridiculous, so…”
“You trusted me,” Isaac said. “I’d never betray your trust.”
Julian smiled at that. “And I’d never betray yours,” he said. “This… whatever you’re trying to do, your secret’s safe with me. And I’ll help you with whatever you need.”
“Knew I could count on you,” Isaac said between bites, apparently more interested in food now.
Julian’s heart fluttered at the absolute certainty in Isaac’s voice.
This was probably going to kill him, but if it made Isaac this happy, it was worth it.
