Eric even burst out with a mocking laugh. A hearty sound Chad was certain had been designed to make fun of him.
“Dude, you know you can’t pretend like that,” Eric said. His hands flew out toward the club. “Literally everyone is talking about it tonight. Ducky’s got a thing for you.”
As much as his heart wanted to believe such a ridiculous notion, his head couldn’t get past the obvious. “He’s been out dancing with everyone tonight.”
Chad’s anger built with a low rumble in his core. What a cruel joke.
“Just watch Ducky,” Ava intervened. “Not with that sly way you think you have. Just turn and watch him. I promise not a minute will pass before he looks at you. Try it.” Challenge laced her words.
Chad didn’t overthink it as he turned his gaze straight toward Ducky. He openly stared at the bobbing head, his vision tunneled to one object of focus. An involuntary smile crept over his lips as Ducky jumped around. His friend tried to dance but that was clearly one of the few things he didn’t do well.
It didn’t matter. The way Ducky lit up the dance floor with his smile, using his whole body to dance regardless of the beat or style of music, held Chad mesmerized.
The evolution of that man spoke volumes. Of course, he was the hit of the club. He’d become a celebrity of sorts with the targeted advertising to this exact demographic. The old Ducky would have rejected this entire environment, certainly not put himself in the middle of the revelers.
When Ducky’s gaze captured Chad’s, instinct almost forced him to turn away. He stopped himself. Instead, he allowed all the feelings he’d hidden for years to show in his eyes. If Felicia and her friends were playing some sort of sick joke on him…
Ducky’s face morphed through a range of emotion from confusion to uncertainty in a fraction of a second, but he didn’t look away. Chad could feel the slow steady thump of his heart increase with every beat when Ducky’s stare held his.
Desire ricocheted between them at lightning speed. His breath came in rapid puffs, drowning out everything standing between him and the stunning man staring back at him.
Ducky’s plump lips parted.
Chad could feel the small breath Ducky took deep inside his soul.
The connection drawing him to Ducky cinched tight. Electricity crackled, the air sizzling between them. Or at least he felt it. He was so fucked over this guy.
Chad rounded the table, releasing the glass on its top, never breaking eye contact with Ducky.
As if a sea parted, Chad moved easily through the dancers. Ducky watched him closely as he barreled forward intent on his destination. Of course, the reserved Ducky hadn’t moved to meet him halfway. It didn’t matter. Chad would know soon enough if he’d read the signals correctly.
He reached out, curling a palm around Ducky’s muscular bicep, drawing his friend forward to within inches of his chest.
Their gazes locked, possibility shining brightly. The rapid rise and fall of Ducky’s chest matched his own. Chad searched Ducky’s handsome face, memorizing the vulnerability reflected there. He had no doubts Ducky could see the exact look staring back at him. The years of fear of losing Ducky if he made this move melted away in an instant. His heart became the driving force in his body, demanding he win his love over.
Chad slid his free hand around Ducky’s neck, keeping the hold gentle yet firm. The pad of his thumb swept the expanse of Ducky’s strong jaw. The light scrape on his friend’s beard sent chills racing down Chad’s arm.
Oh, holy hell, the moment he’d dreamed of for more years than he could remember was finally here. Chad dipped his head forward, but he’d be damned if he rushed any part of the next few seconds.
His gaze moved from Ducky’s eyes to those full, plump lips. Ducky’s soft panting and the interest he’d seen flash in Ducky’s eyes told Chad everything he needed to know. Ducky wanted this as much as he did, and that knowledge centered Chad, wiping any hesitation away. He slowed down, stepping into Ducky.
His lips now hovered inches from Ducky’s ear. “I want to kiss you.” The shiver Ducky gave seared itself into Chad’s soul, urging him on. “How didn’t I know until now?”
Chad grazed his cheek over Ducky’s and led a caressing path back toward Ducky’s mouth. His close gaze connected with Ducky’s again. He saw a fire light inside those green depths. Maybe Ducky didn’t appreciate the time Chad was taking to seduce him or perhaps he just wanted to move things along. Ducky’s strong arm swept around Chad’s waist, wrenching him closer, keeping him locked there.
Instead of taking the kiss clearly offered, Chad moved again, nuzzling Ducky’s other cheek. The tender touch fueled his desire, but the way Ducky kept that arm fastened around him caused a small, satisfied smile as he breathed in Ducky’s exotic scent.
The moment became complete when Ducky angled his head and sealed their lips together. The earth shifted, unbalancing him. He tightened his hold, preparing to hang on for dear life. Nothing had ever felt this right before. Instinctively, Chad swept his hands up, tracing the outline of his friend’s broad shoulders until he cradled Ducky’s cheeks in his palms.
Ducky opened those tantalizing lips.
Chad took the soul-searing kiss into his own hands with a vengeance. He tilted Ducky’s head, driving his tongue forward into the deep recesses of that warm, inviting mouth. In one sure thrust, he claimed Ducky, laying all his intentions bare.
Stars exploded behind his closed eyelids. Fireworks shot like bullets from his brain. Damn if this wasn’t better than his wildest, wettest dreams had ever dared to conjure. They were locked together in a driving exploration of each other’s mouths, savoring every sizzling second.
When the velvety push of Ducky’s tongue tangled with Chad’s, his hips rolled forward, arching into Ducky. He was met with a long, hard cock as eager as his own. Ducky didn’t shy away either. The grind of their hips had him increasing the urgency of the kiss, rutting against Chad in all the right ways.
Oh yeah! Ducky wanted him as bad as he wanted Ducky.
