Antique dealer Christopher Gleason isn't looking for love. He isn't even looking for a one-night stand. But when a young man with an innocent smile offers to buy him a drink one night, he accepts. He's even tempted to take it further, until he learns the innocence isn't an act. Though he can't deny his attraction, or the fact that he likes the young man quite a bit, Christopher puts him off. He'd rather be friends than risk hurting him.<br><br>Gage Kimball fled Salt Lake City for Los Angeles with his guitars, what little money he had, and no friends. Raised in a devout Mormon family within a tightly knit community, he's never had the chance to be himself or explore his sexuality. Until now. Christopher supplies the emotional support Gage needs, but Gage wants more than friendship. Even at the risk of everything he has left.

All That You Do

“I have to go to work in the morning.”


“Tonight when Christopher offered me one.”


The ensuing silence crept so long, he was tempted to ask if Bodie was still there. Then, he heard the whisper of breath, and wondered what Bodie was doing.


“Don’t tell me this is just his way of taking care of you, Gage.”


“I told him I was worried about running out of money. And about how I didn’t want to have to crawl back home. He said he needed help around the store.”


“You didn’t tell me you were worried about running out of money.” Bodie actually sounded hurt. “If you need a loan, I can float you the cash. You don’t have to go to work for Christopher.”


“I’d rather work and earn my keep, honestly. But…look, I know you don’t like this. Is there anything I can do to make it more palatable for you?”


More silence. He wasn’t used to that with Bodie. Bodie liked conversation, even when it wasn’t about anything in particular.


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