Chapter 31

Mick rolled onto his back, exhaling loudly.

Benjamin stared, smiling, at the ceiling, basking in the warm glow radiating from every part of his body. He glanced at Mick, not wanting to say anything or spoil the moment. But it was Mick who spoke first.

“I never in a million years thought I’d do anythin’ like that.”

Benjamin’s post-coital glow dimmed. Still he did not speak.

“I dunno what it is about ya,” Mick continued. “Somehow ya’ve got me hooked.”

The smile returned.

“It wasn’t so bad was it?” asked Benjamin.

“Bad?” said Mick. “It was the best fuck I’ve ever had.” He fumbled around for Benjamin’s hand and squeezed it. “Ya know, Ben, I never thought I could feel this way about another bloke.”

Benjamin was glowing again.

“How do you feel?” he asked.

“How do ya feel about me?” countered Mick.

Benjamin knew exactly how he felt about Mick, but he didn’t want to answer too quickly and give Mick the idea that he’d given the matter more than a minute or two of consideration.