Daniel Carter rarely has time for fun. He teaches college freshmen in the mornings, works on his thesis in the afternoons, and delivers pizza at night for a vindictive boss. Life is hectic but the one bright spot in his days is Julius Tanner, one of the nicest guys around. He’s also ridiculously sexy and doesn’t see Daniel as more than a colleague. But he can dream.<br><br>When Julius unexpectedly asks for help, it’s a chance for Daniel to get to know him better. What Daniel discovers is the cutest pug ever, and a man he wants to be with, in the worst way. But how can he ever measure up? Still, between the drudgery of pizza delivery, quirky customers, and apathetic students, Julius becomes a constant in Daniel’s life. Can they be more than friends?

Deliver Me

“Oh, and I’m really sorry about my comment earlier. I didn’t mean to come across like an ass.” Julius was earnest.


“Don’t worry about it,” I replied. “I sometimes overreact. Consider it forgotten.”


I looked at my watch. “Okay, it’s four o’clock and I have to be at my next job in an hour. Have a safe trip, and I hope that whatever you have to deal with works out okay.”


Julius thanked me and opened the front door. I jogged down the steps to my car, feeling as though eyes were following me. I looked over my shoulder and saw him standing at one of the windows in the living room downstairs, staring at me with Mr. Wrinkles in his arms. I waved, got into my car and drove like a bat of out hell to get to my apartment and change for my job. I’d have to do a little work in the morning on my thesis to stay on track, but it would be manageable.


Chapter 4