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

“Would you like to take a look at some of my paintings?”


Justin sat up straighter almost immediately. “At your house?”


Justin gave Blake the most beautiful smile in the next second. “Then I would love to. Thank you.”


“You’re welcome. Are you free tomorrow or Sunday? You can come over in the afternoon, see the paintings, and hang out with me before dinner. We can grill something in my backyard. What do you think?”


“That will be awesome. I’m free tomorrow afternoon. What should I bring?”


“Justin, man, you really don’t have to do that.”


Blake’s heart beat a little faster and harder at the thought of having Justin over at his place. The two of them would have dinner together while enjoying a bottle of wine. That sounded almost like a date.


“Okay then. A bottle of wine will be much appreciated. Thanks, man.”


Chapter 13