Years ago, Daniel fell in love with his best friend, only to be left devastated when that friend abruptly left, never to be seen again. Since then, Daniel has built up a quiet life he dearly loves, working as a veterinarian and spending free time with his coven.<br><br>When he arrives to celebrate Solstice, however, he learns Michael is moving back home. Though he can't deny his broken heart still belongs to Michael, Daniel isn't eager to see what he'll do if offered it a second time.<br><br>But is it even up to him?

Solstice Dance

Pain is just starting to niggle at Daniel when Michael pulls out carefully and rolls off of him. Daniel sits up and cleans off his hand, while Michael puts the condom in the trash and cleans himself. Daniel stretches out the kinks in his back, rubbing the sore spots. Before he can say anything, Michael is behind him on the bed, gently rubbing any tension out of Daniel’s back, avoiding the centre where the metal rods are.


“Yeah. Don’t guilt yourself, though. I’d need them no matter what, and you just blew my mind, okay?” Daniel doesn’t want Michael to feel guilty and knows he’s prone to doing so.


Michael moves so he can kiss his cheek. “Okay, can I get you some water to take your pills with?”


“That’d be great. There are bottles in the fridge, if you want one.” Daniel is pleased that Michael is listening to him, respecting that he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to his body.


Chapter 18