Slowly, we start to slow down our make-out session. I know we should move to a more comfortable position or reheat thefood, but right now, I want to savor this moment for as long as possible.
“You’re really staying?”
“I’m staying. Well, assuming your studio is still available. Once I start working, I can pay you for it.”
“Sorry. It’s unavailable.”
“Oh.” Chase’s face falls. “I’m sure I can find something else.”
“I have a better idea.” I grin, ready to unleash my own surprise. “Move in with me. Here.”
“Isn’t it too soon?”
I shrug. “Who cares? We already survived in that little studio together. There’s far more space here. Plus, no surprise cats in the bed.”
“That’s one of the best-selling points of the studio.”
I still can’t figure out how Nick is getting in, but I put a note on the listing that Nick is a fixture of the place. If he shows up, they’re expected to tolerate him. It’ll mean some people won’t want to rent the place, but that’s okay.
“Completely agree. But this place has some great features as well.”
“Yeah? Like what?” Chase peppers kisses along my neck, and I nearly forget what I’m talking about.
“Well, there’s a great rain shower in the bathroom. And a double oven in the kitchen. Oh, and it comes with me.”
“Sounds perfect. What’s the rent?” Chase slides his hand up my thigh, and I moan.
“For you? I think a hundred kisses a month should cover it.”
“Seems cheap.” He rubs his hand over my hardening cock. I’m ready for us to move this game into the bedroom.
“I’m not done. I also expect regular stripteases, blow jobs, and free run coaching.” He bites along my shoulder, and I’m done. I hop off his lap and grab his hand.
“Are you serious?” Chase drops his napkin on the table and follows behind me.
“About the running? No, I’m not doing that. Now come on, we only have a little time until your brother gets back.”
“Oh, he’s sleeping at the studio tonight. He said he loves us both too much to listen to our sex noises.” I can practically hear Russ saying those exact words. “So we have the whole night.”
Good, that means I can take my time. Or go quick and then let us recover for round two.
“Tell me again,” I say.
“I love you.”
“No, the other part. The piece about you living here.”
“I’m staying in Sleighbell Springs.”
“Good. Now, I’m going to need you to say that several times while you fuck me.”
Chase shakes his head as I tug him down the hall. “Whatever you want.”
EPILOGUE
NIX
“You’ll come back, right? Soon. Not in three years.” I pull Russ’s suitcase from my trunk. Chase is at his interview, so I brought Russ to the airport on my own.
