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Then the warmth was gone. Sam was gone. Maddison looked to his side and Sam was seated to his left, a handspan away, breathing heavily. Staring at him. “What —" His voice broke.
“Sammy...”
Sam closed his eyes. “Maddison, no.”
“Why not?” Maddison heard himself whine. He’s embarrassing himself.
“Because.”
“Because?”
“It’s not right...?”
“Bullshit, Sammy.”
“No, no. It’s right. I just. Are you sure?”
“Are you not?”
Sam glared at him. “Don’t think I want this less than you do, Maddison.”
“Then why?”
Sighing, Sam ran his fingers through his dark hair. It didn’t help Maddison’s predicament. Sam leaned in and kissed his cheek. “Because I want to do this right.”
“What?”
Blushing, the other said, “We don’t have anything. At the moment. And we need those things. I think. If we’re doing this.” He coughed.
“Oh,” was all Maddison said, finally understanding.
“Let’s go to sleep.”
“What, no!” Maddison exclaimed. He didn’t want this night to end, and if he slept he’s going to do just that. End the night.
Sam laughed. “Talk then.”
“Yes, talk. Then kiss. Some more.”
“That too.” Sam said, “And if you still think it’s a good idea. We can do it tomorrow.”
Maddison’s eyes widened, then he grinned. “It? You mean – “
“Yes, that, yes. Geez, you’re embarrassing.”
Maddison laughed, and it was a happy sound he almost surprised himself. But not really. With Sam here with him, happy was just right. Understatement.
“You haven’t told me if you liked my Christmas present for you," said Sam.
Humming and smiling cheekily, he nodded. He wasn’t thinking of the new artist grade paint set he got the other day. There was nothing to think about except the person beside him.
This. This was the most perfect gift in the world, Maddison thought.
Chapter 5
Even before he opened his eyes, Maddison knew he was already awake.
It was cold. The winter morning was extreme despite the heavy thermal blanket protecting his body but it didn’t deter him at all. He was happy. The blissfulness was bound to overwhelm him anytime soon but he couldn’t care less.
