Marius Rabineaux lives with his daughter Sherie in an apartment complex. Across the hall is computer tech Xavier McDay, whose niece, Tonya, is best friends with Sherie. Taciturn, clueless nerds have never been Marius's thing, so no matter how hot he may find ‘Uncle Cranky,’ Marius leaves well enough alone. One evening when Marius picks up Sherie from her playdate with Tonya, Xavier insults his parenting skills. Later, Xavier turns up at Marius’ workplace and, instead of apologizing, further offends him by disparaging his work ethic. Xavier finally gets it and apologizes to Marius, who decides to give his clueless neighbor another chance. He accepts Xavier’s offer inviting him and Sherie to dinner. The evening is a fun affair, and while the girls have dessert in Tonya's room, both men get to know each other better. Then Marius challenges Xavier to a night away from computers by going out to a night club. One thing leads to another, and they wind up back at Xavier’s apartment. As things crank up between them, will they get more than they bargain for ... and perhaps a chance at something more?

Crank Me Up

“Next Saturday night okay, nine o’clock?”


“Yeah, that’ll work. My next software upgrade onsite won’t be until Tuesday, so I’ll have enough time to prepare.” He saved the appointment date in his calendar, then put away his phone. I shook my head and smiled.


“Wow, so efficient. I suppose you’ll schedule the purchase of condoms and lube on your calendar, too?” Yes, I was evil, but this was fun and so unexpected.


He was quick to respond, however, completely deadpan. “Of course, I will. But only the condoms, since I already have small packets of lube in my bedside table drawer, along with a few dildos.”


I almost fell out of my chair. The idea of his ass spread and lubed up with a big, fat dildo shoved up there was…dayum


“Touché,” I responded, and got up from the table. “I’ll get back to you next week about Saturday night. Thanks again for the meal, and have a nice night.” I held my hand out to shake his. Xavier’s hand was firm and warm in my grasp.


Chapter 11