Henry Kato is in a really bad mood. One of his rude, annoying, and mildly offensive co-workers has been bugging him for weeks about the upcoming office party. To get him off his back, Henry enlists the help of his best friend Luke to go with him as his plus one.<br><br>What Henry doesn't expect is for Luke to blurt out that they're engaged. Which they're most decidedly not. Even if Henry wishes it were true.<br><br>Do they have what it takes to convince everyone the engagement is real? Or will they burn up in smoke before the night even gets started?

Pretend You Are for Five More Minutes

“Still okay?” Henry checked, not wanting to push him too far their first time. “It’s okay if it’s not. We don’t have to—”


“No, no, no!” Luke shook his head. Pulled his eyebrows together and tried to say something else. “I mean, yes. Yes, I…I want…don’t…”


Frustration passed across his face. He scowled and then scowled more when Henry chuckled. He just couldn’t help it. Big, strong, brawny Luke had a scowl no fiercer than a little kitten.


“Aw.” Henry fit a hand to Luke’s cheek. “It’s okay, sweetheart. How about this: nod if you wanna keep going.”


Henry smiled back and pressed a soft kiss to Luke’s forehead. He petted a hand over his head. Whispered, “Good boy,” and smiled more at the whimper that earned him.


Chapter 13