Chapter 19

7

Nick and Greg spent the following two Sundays together, running at the park in the afternoons then getting something to eat before ending up in Greg’s bed for more amazing sex. Both times, Greg had suggested Nick stay the night. Nick declined, although it was tempting. He wouldn’t risk it, however. ‘Keep at arm’s length, except in bed’ had become his motto. He avoided as best he could any physical contact outside of that, accepting Greg’s hugs with a brief one in return but not instigating them.

Three weeks after their run in the mountains, Greg hinted it might be time for him to see where Nick lived. “Right now,” he’d said a bit petulantly as they left the restaurant where they’d eaten supper, “I’m beginning to wonder if I’m the only man in your life.”