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Licking his lips, Adriano shifted closer. ‘Maybe I’d teach you restraint. Maybe I’d get you worked up and get you coming over and over until you can’t anymore.’
Noah’s eyes were nearly all pupil now. ‘Is that all?’
Adriano’s hand landed on his thigh and squeezed just for a brief moment. ‘No. For the last one, you would fuck me.’
And with his lips parted on a cry, Adriano watched Noah let go once more.
CHAPTER10
Noah wasn’t consciouslyaware of where he was going, only that he had to get away. His apartment felt like it was closing in on him. Adriano’s offer, and his kisses, and the heat of his hands felt both erotic and terrifying, and he didn’t know what the fuck to say.
So many things warred inside his head that he started to lose grip on reality. He had a mountain of work waiting for him in the bakery kitchen, and for the first time since before he left for college, he didn’t care. He found himself winding through the dirt path that led to a massive, open stretch of land on Tybee Island. He knew where Will, Isaac, and Liam lived. He just hadn’t ever been out there.
Will had given him a half dozen invites out to their place since he’d started coming into Bubbe’s to visit with Noah, but Noah had never taken him up on it. Even now, he felt waves of guilt that he was there to unburden himself rather than to visit a friend, but he knew Will was the sort of person who wouldn’t mind, even if it was late.
Noah had tried the market first. After Adriano left, he’d tried to clear his head with a long walk, but Will’s booth looked like it had been closed up for a while, and Noah eventually gave in to his urge to just…go.
Now he pulled into the drive and saw a light on in the front room and prayed he wasn’t interrupting anything. His palms were sweaty with anxiety as he made his way up the steps. They creaked, but in the sort of brand-new, house settling way since the place had only finished being put together over the last two months. Noah had sent over a massive basket of welcome goodies when they had their house-warming party, and he regretted not showing up, but it had been a Friday night.
Will always forgave him, but Noah knew he couldn’t blame Shabbat for everything.
With a breath, he rang the buzzer, then waited. Only a minute passed before the door opened, and Liam’s face peeked out, his face dropping into a startled smile as he realized who was standing on his porch.
“Noah? Hey.”
Noah offered a sheepish smile. “Is Will home?”
Liam chuckled, shaking his head as he swung the door wider. “Yes, he is. Do you want to come in?”
“I,” Noah started, but Will appeared just then, setting a hand on Liam’s shoulder.
“I’ve got this, cariad. You look like you could do with a walk. I need to check the paddock gates anyway. Want to come with?” Will’s soft Welsh accent was soothing to Noah’s frayed nerves, and he let out a grateful sigh as he nodded.
“Yes, thanks. Sorry, Liam. I’m…I don’t mean to be rude.”
Liam waved him off. “It’s fine. You boys play nice.”
Will leaned in and kissed his cheek, whispering something into Liam’s ear that made him blush. Noah didn’t ask, didn’t want to know. He hated intruding, but he did like knowing that his one and only friend in Savannah was happy.
Will took off ahead of him, and though they had flood lights, he struggled to keep up in the dark. He heard the waves crashing gently on the shore in the distance, and he took in a deep breath of ocean air.
The paddock wasn’t far, and Noah managed not to fall on his face as they reached the fence and two of the smaller kids came running up, excited for the attention.
“You alright, mate?” Will asked after a bit.
Noah loved how Will knew that he needed time to gather his thoughts. He’d never been impulsive, though right then was the closest he’d ever felt to it. “I think I’m seeing someone.”
Will chuckled. “Deaf bloke, eh? The porn-star guy who’s been visiting everyone’s shops? Super tall. Super fit.”
Noah was glad the dim light hid his blush. “His name is Adriano. Uh…you know who he is?”
Will turned to him, and Noah could just make out a frown on his face. “Isaac might have shown me a handful of his videos. Seems like he’s quite famous.”
Noah laughed with some relief. He knew that enough people were aware of who Adriano was and what he did, and it was nice to have a clean slate with Will. “Uh. Something like that.” Noah stopped and cleared his throat. “Is there somewhere to sit?”
Will’s face grew more concerned, but he reached down and flipped the latch on the paddock before beckoning him inside. They made their way to the barn before Will froze and narrowed his eyes at Noah. “You’re not allergic are you? To goats or ducks?”
Noah laughed until he realized Will was serious. “No. No allergies.”
