“Yeah.” He looked at Micah, eyebrow arched, a smile tugging his lips. “Did you think I was all city boy with no manual skills?”
“Uh…” Micah laughed softly. “I don’t know what I thought. I guess when I saw you in the diner yesterday—and the airport before that—you just didn’t seem like ahandymankind of guy.”
“Understandable,” Graham chuckled. “But, in fact, I did work for a large contracting company a couple years back. I learned enough to do basic home repair.”
“Something tells me you could do anything you put your mind to.”
“I could say the same for you.” He bumped him lightly and grinned. “Andnotbecause I feel obligated to.”
Standing so close to Graham, his bare arm brushing Micah as they worked together, a gentle heat began to build between them. Micah began to sweat a bit and the hot soapy water wasn’t helping as it glistened Graham’s hands and forearms. Micah tried not to imagine his entire strong body damp with sweat as they—
“Hey.”
Micah flinched and blinked, heat pouring into his face, burning his scalp. He cleared his throat. “I’m sorry. What?”
Graham chuckled. “I was about to suggest a tour of the house when you spaced out on me.”
“Sorry,” Micah mumbled sheepishly.
With the containers cleaned and dried, Graham emptied the sink basins and wiped his hands with a towel. “So, where’d you go?”
Micah took the towel when Graham handed it to him. “Go?” he frowned.
“When you spaced out.” Graham leaned against the counter and folded his arms over his chest, a knowing smile on his face.
He knows you were fantasizing about him.
“Uh…nowhere.” He swallowed anxiously and quickly changed the subject. “I’d love to see the rest of the house.”
Graham gazed at him, a low chuckle rumbling in his chest. “As you wish.”
The tour took them upstairs, revealing three large bedrooms and a sizeable bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. Downstairs was a second bathroom that contained a roomy, old-fashioned clawfoot tub—which appealed greatly to Micah. Sometimes a nice relaxing bath just hit the spot. He glanced at Graham and found himself sizing the man up—wondering if there was room enough for two in the large bathtub.
“You don’t see these too often anymore.” Graham indicated the tub. “But it’s in perfect condition and I think lends a nostalgicflavorto the place.”
Micah ran his hand along the smooth edge. “I love it. You should definitely keep it.” Micah studied the deep interior of the tub as Graham moved closer and leaned down, gripping the edge with both hands.
“Let me guess,” he murmured. “You’re wondering if it would accommodate two grown men.” He turned his head and smiled at Micah, his green eyes sparkling like emerald jewels.
Shivers cascaded down through Micah’s body, tingling his nerve endings. “Why, uh…why would you assume I was wondering that?”
Graham’s smile stretched into a grin. “Because that’s what I’m wondering.” He straightened and stepped into the tub. “Let’s find out.” He sat down as Micah stared at him in mild shock. “Who knows, a gay couple might come by and want to know the same thing. It is the owner’s responsibility to answer the questions of potential buyers.” He looked up at Micah, smiled, and nodded for him to climb in. “Come on. I know you’re curious.”
Micah swallowed hard and his pulse quivered, causing a stutter in his breathing. Was he serious?
What’s the big deal? You’re both fully clothed. And even if you weren’t—so what??
“It’s just a bathtub evaluation,” Graham said. “Don’t be shy.”
Micah cleared his throat, hesitated, then climbed in. He sank down at the opposite end of the tub, his legs bumping against Graham’s long limbs. “I don’t think it’s accommodating,” he murmured with a rasp.
“Sure, it is,” Graham said. “You just have to adjust the sitting arrangement.” He leaned forward and motioned to Micah. “Turn around and sit down at this end with me.”
“What…?”
Graham gently grasped his hand and smiled. Micah was quickly learning that he had no resistance to that smile—or thattouch.He trembled inside as his belly button quivered and tingling sensations trickled through his lower stomach. He carefully shifted position and settled down between Graham’s thighs, tucked up snug against his firm package.
Graham curled his arms around Micah’s chest and wrapped their legs. “There, see?” A slight shudder rippled through Graham’s voice as his lips brushed Micah’s ear. “Perfect fit.”
