Young Willow was born in the Iron Settlement, one of several save zones built after the world as we know it was destroyed by war. He’s been pining after someone, a man who will finally acknowledge having feelings for Willow.<br><br>Handsome Jay is known as a traveler, a man familiar with all the dangers outside the safety of the settlements. This time, however, Jay’s battle is to overcome the injury that left him walking with a limp, which alienated him from people in the settlements.<br><br>Will Jay and Willow be able to move from a steady friendship to budding romance while they explore the dangerous ruins from before the end times? How will Jay react when Willow presents him with a rare gift? Can Willow learn to barter with Jay and earn the love he craves?

Barter System

“What will it get me?” Jay asks, and it seems he’s determined to keep bartering. Willow likes it, even though he has little experience with bartering in this manner. He knows how to get food, weapons, medicine, but he’s not sure he’s good enough to get everything he wants here without flat out begging, which he’s not above, but he wants to play Jay’s game.


Willow rolls his hips against Jay’s groin. “Show me some skin, and I promise I’ll make every inch feel good.”


Chapter 4