While working security for a popular prime time television show, reservist Jared Connors meets guest star Brandon Culpepper. They are immediately drawn to each other, quickly discovering they are what the other needs.<br><br>Even though Brandon is in town only for the duration of his guest-starring role, the men have a short-term affair. When the filming is finished, however, it’s harder to let go than either expected, but Brandon has to leave for another role.<br><br>Their resolve for their relationship to be over is soon tested when each realizes their emotions are more involved than they thought. But figuring out a way for their very different lives to fit together seems an impossible task. Can they trust each other enough to find a long-term solution?

Something Like Trust

Brandon stayed close to my side as I unlocked the front door, and moved with me into the living room. I could see the uncertainty and the nervousness on his face. I took his hand, pulling him in as I sat on the couch. He sat beside me, and when I encouraged it, curled into my side. I loved feeling him there, his weight and his warmth against me, and I simply sat and breathed, soaking it in for several long moments.


“Jared?” Brandon finally spoke. “I thought we were going to…”


I suppressed a smile at the way he trailed off, unable to complete the sentence. I gave him a squeeze before releasing him just enough so that we could look into each other’s eyes. I had to know I had his complete attention, that he was right there with me as we had this conversation


“Oh, we are,” I assured him. I cupped his jaw and ran my thumb over his bottom lip. “But there’s something I need to know before we get to the me fucking you hard part.”


Chapter 11