He really was cute when he wasn’t freaking out. Finn had a good six inches on him, and he had narrower shoulders, too.
Finn’s type. He liked a man who could sit in his lap.
Nolan would have fitperfectly.
He looked out-of-place in a suit, but it was easy enough to imagine him being a lot of fun when he was more comfortable.
“So we should probably round it off to five? I know that’s not really the afternoon, but…”
“No, that’s perfect. Gives me time to make sure I’ve finished everything up for the day.”
“If you’re sure?” Nolan shifted his weight uncertainly.
“I’m positive. Here, gimme your number,” Finn said, pulling his phone out, unlocking it, and passing it over.
It wasn’t as though Nolan was going to find nudes on there or anything. Finn hadn’t had anyone to send them to.
Hell, he’d nevertakenone.
“And then text yourself so you’ve got mine,” he added. “So if anything changes or… whatever, you can get in touch. And it’swaybetter to text me than call, because you never know when I’m up to my elbows in something. Not that you can’t call, just… expect to leave a message. I don’t really believe in answering phones.”
“That’s okay, me neither,” Nolan said, finishing up with Finn’s phone and passing it back. “And I’ll put this in my calendar right now,” he added. “So I can’t forget.”
“You’re saying I’m not completely unforgettable?” Finn teased.
“I’d have a hard time forgetting you,” Nolan responded, and Finn could justfeelhim opening up. That felt good.
“It’s dates and times and where I’m supposed to be during them that I struggle with. I’d probably forget to go home from work if I didn’t set an alarm.”
“I’ll send you a reminder at three on Friday,” Finn promised. “You’ve agreed to hang out with me now, and I’m planning on holding you to it.”
“I’ll be there,” Nolan said earnestly, glancing over in the direction Gavin had disappeared in again. “I should, uh…”
“Go tell Gavin how hot your date is and that he’s making you take Friday afternoon off to hang out with him?” Finn offered.
He’d nearly saidbabysit your cousin, which he was starting to think was Nolan’s actual purpose here. But that was none of his business.
“Something like that,” Nolan said, a tiny smile playing around his lips.
Yeah, okay, Finn was willing to admit he was cute.Definitelyhis type, too. Finn had a thing for nerds and it didn’t do anyone any favors to pretend otherwise.
“See you later,” he said, backing away and heading toward the crowd.
Finn smiled after him, maybe alittleexcited that his date was going to be with someone he’d enjoy spending some time with.
He turned to the crowd as well, deciding it was his duty to ask Oscar questions about his presentation when he was done in case no one else did.
Right after he found his shirt.
