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

“It’s not so bad, is it?” Justin asked in a light, teasing voice a few minutes later as the two of them were driving away from Oliver and Martha’s house.


Blake beamed at Justin and shook his head. “No. Not bad at all.”


Then he grabbed onto Justin’s hand for the remainder of the journey back to his house. After such an incredible start to the day, he was looking forward to spending the rest of his Saturday and also the following day with Justin. He had been searching for stability and comfort all his life, and he found that in Justin. Their relationship was smooth and steady so far, and he couldn’t stop himself from envisioning a future with the two of them together until their hair was snowy white and brittle. He had experienced enough unpleasant things in his younger years. Maybe things were about to go his way for once.10


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