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

“Ew. I’m all clean and you’re gross. Get away from me.”


His laugh was a wonderful sound and I managed to steal a kiss anyway. Brandon chortled and slapped at me, and I had to laugh in return before heading for that shower.


I hardly ever lingered under the water. It was ingrained too deeply not to waste, and I could be efficient with the soap and cloth. It took me less than ten minutes to get clean, dressed, and back into the living room. But in that time, something must have happened. Because instead of the happy, relaxed lover I had left, Brandon was staring at the far wall, his entire body tense. My heart dropped into my stomach, and I quickly crossed the floor. I sank down next to him on the couch.


“Brandon?” I asked, keeping my voice soft. “What’s the matter, sweetheart?”


“Nothing,” was his immediate automatic response. Then he winced, and glanced at me out of the corner of his eye. “Sorry. Yeah. Okay.”


Chapter 34