Justin Wong falls in love -- and lust -- with Blake Ingram at first sight. Blake is the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome. It helps that Blake is muscular, successful, and so incredibly sweet and charming, as well. They work for the same pharmaceutical company, and their respective offices are across the hallway from each other, so they are next door neighbors. Sort of. Unfortunately for Justin, Blake already has someone special in mind. At least that’s his understanding, based on his and Blake’s conversation.<br><br>Blake thinks Justin is the most gorgeous and the sexiest man he has ever laid eyes on in his entire life. Justin is also compassionate, empathetic, and kind. Blake is absolutely infatuated with Justin. Sadly, he quickly discovers Justin is already attracted to someone else. That conversation between Justin and his best friend, which Blake accidentally overheard, is proof enough for him that Justin is off limits. He’s unwilling to be with someone who can’t fully commit to him.<br><br>Can the two men resolve this little misunderstanding?

A Misunderstanding

Then the two of them continued to chat inside the pantry for a few minutes longer. Blake knew Justin was off-limits, but the two of them could always be friends. There was no harm in that. The two of them were just colleagues and friends who hung out together. He just had to be more careful in selecting his words. He didn’t want his words to sound sexual because Justin might not like that. Besides, he had never received any hint through Justin’s words or actions that the man might like him, too. Most importantly, he was aware Justin already had someone else in mind. He hated that motherfucking bastard without even knowing who he was. Lucky son of a bitch. If he had only met Justin a lot faster, he might have had the opportunity to go out on dates with him. It just wasn’t meant to be.


Chapter 8