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

“Dude, you’re the man. No wonder those men had immediately calmed down and followed you out from the bar like sheep.”


“They had also looked so smug and cocky,” Vincent added. “Damn, Just! You’re a certified slut.”


Justin stuck his tongue out at Vincent. “Fuck you. You’re no blushing virgin yourself, jerk!”


“How come you haven’t used some of your gutsy moves on Blake, man?” Calvin asked before Vincent and Justin could snap at each other like two overgrown toddlers.


Justin groaned under his breath. “I really don’t think he likes me that way. I mean, he’s polite, sweet, and friendly. He’s a wonderful man all around. He even sends me these cute text messages with some of the lamest jokes in the world at least once a day. I like that he has a sense of humor.”


“But I think he has friend-zoned me or something.”


Chapter 9