Chapter 14

Someday you’ll regret all the hours you didn’t get to rest,Kyle had said. You need your energy for…better things. ;)

I’ve got plenty of energy, Terry had replied. I wish I were there so I could show you. You’ll be the one who needs rest when I’m done with you. If I’m ever done with you. ;P

Terry willed himself back in time to when they sent those texts and included the simple question of “So what subject do you teach?” in their conversations. Kyle said he taught Argumentation and Exposition at the community college. Terry informed Kyle that he had registered for that class. Kyle explained why their fun had to be put on hold until the end of the semester, and Terry understood. Then in class Terry kept his decorum but secretly counted down the days until he got his final grades for the class and could celebrate them with Kyle, a bottle of wine, and a box of condoms.

“Terry? Terry, are you…crying?”