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“What the hell are you doing?”
“Loading the dishwasher, asshole. Now answer the question.” He’s so fucking moody when he’s digging for details.
“The date was um…unexpected. Very unexpected.” I think of Ashton’s lips on mine. They felt like home.
“And you what? Are you going to tell me whatunexpectedmeans?”
“You need a vocabulary lesson, William?” If I were with him, he’d flip me off, but I get a semi-intelligiblefuck you. I know my brother too well. “There was something about this guy. And fuck, I’m about to sound as sappy as you do when you claim you found the one.I’m not saying he’s the one,but I didn’t want to ruin something good with a basic fuck.”
There’s a large thud on the other end. I don’t ask. Again, I know my brother too well. “Did you hear that, Noah?”
“Yeah, I heard it.” I act as disinterested as I can with Liam.
“It’s me fainting in disbelief.”
“You recovered quickly, little brother,” I quip.
“Yeah, I didn’t want to miss this. My brother, finally falling for someone. Tell me everything. I have to know who has Noah Alexander James so up in his feelings that he walked away from a one-night stand.”
“I’m not a slut. Don’t make me out as one.”
“Oh,yesyou are, and don’t act as if you’re not. You know it, and it’s okay to love sex. But that’s not what we’re discussing. Tell me about him.”
I picture the dark hair, the eyes a little lighter brown than mine, and that smile. Ashton has a smile as sexy as his ass, and his ass is really fucking sexy.
“He’s an artist. Not as dark or abstract as me. He was raised by his mom, after his dad died. It sounds as though his sister and he are as close as you and me.”
“Did they have to share a uterus together, too?”
I roll my eyes. My brother is ridiculous at times. He’s also my ride or die. “No, they’re not twins, you imbecile.”
“So, what now? What will you do next?” he asks.
“Tomorrow, I’m taking him to Parson’s Park.” He’s quiet on the other line, remembering our promise to one another.
“Oh, shit. You’re me, going in hot and heavy. But he must be the one if you’re willing to share that part of us with him.”
“I can’t explain it. It was like we were made for the other. We’re meeting tomorrow, and if I have my way, the next night and so on.”
“Fuck,” he sighs as he exhales a long and deep breath. “You have it bad for this guy.”
I do. I’ve never fallen for someone like this. But I think Ash returns the feelings.
“There’s a connection.” I pause with my admission then bark out a laugh. “Oh, shit, I really do sound like you.”And I don’t want to let go of Ash in six weeks like Liam does with all his girls.
“There are worse things, brother. But hey, I’m happy for you, and you never know, maybe he’s the one. Mom will be so thrilled.”
I let out a groan. “Don’t you dare tell Mom about this. Fuck, that woman will be planning our wedding and the adoption of any kids by the next time I see her.”
“No worries. I wouldn’t do that to you, but if it works out, I have to meet him. Like, right away. I have to know the guy who has snared my big brother.”
“My God, you’re ridiculous. Goodbye.” I hang up, meditating on his words. Maybe this is something I can hold on to.
8
Ashton
I escapethe comments of my roommates, who are both still up when I get home. Greg and Dave aren’t bad, just a little invasive sometimes. I don’t open up to many, and honestly, they’re a means to an end. With our apartment in the seedier part of Seattle, split three ways, the rent is cheap.
