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

Jay kisses his neck and then bites down almost too hard. The feeling of that and the sensation of Jay’s thumb rubbing over the head of Willow’s cock while stroking it is all it takes for Willow’s orgasm to rocket through him, shaking his body like he’s in the middle of one of the tremors they get here in the Inbetween and the settlement. But the ground isn’t shaking; he is, holding on right to Jay like he might lose him if he lets go. His come spills over Jay’s hand, and Jay keeps stroking Willow through the aftershocks, till Willow has to bat his hand away so that Willow can think, can catch his breath.


“So gorgeous, so perfect,” Jay growls against Willow’s neck, licking over where he bit. It’s still tender, and Willow wonders if the bite will leave a mark. He kind of hopes it does. He wants a physical reminder of this, more than just the memory of the taste of honey and man.


Chapter 5