Chapter 16

He let Thomas take several sips, then said, “About that extra time in bed…When would you like to start that?”

Thomas laughed, turning just a little pink. “Now?”

“Great answer.” Clark pulled off the T-shirt he’d thrown on when he got dressed hours ago. Next he removed his sweatpants and crawled into the bed next to a still-naked Thomas. “Better finish your coffee before you spill it.”

Thomas gulped down the rest and quickly set his mug down on the nightstand. He turned to face Clark, snuggling up close to him. “How long have you been awake?”

“A while,” Clark said, keeping it vague. “Hours. I have trouble sleeping.”

“Maybe you’re not having enough sex,” Thomas teased. He stroked his thumbs across Clark’s nipples. “Ever think of getting nipple rings?”

He laughed. “Um, no.”

“Yeah, I guessed that would be your answer. You’re too conservative, huh?”