Chapter 25

He let out a deep breath. “I’ve never met such a beautiful soul like you.” His tone was softer and more soothing. “No one’s ever told me the things you said about me.” He sniffled. “Much less made me cry.”

I didn’t say a word. I just let him bask in the emotions that had gotten to him.

He climbed on the bed and lay on his back, his underwear still on. When he wiped his tears and gave me a tiny smile, he said in a soft tone, “Lie with me.”

“Yes, Sir.” I’d barely said it from how weak I felt from the emotions.

I lay on Gary’s left side. Who would’ve thought that being teased and taunted with a tempting slab of meat could lead to a moment of emotional bonding? I hadn’t meant to break down, and I’d never imagined he’d break down as well, except more silently than me. He was such a good person, and I felt like the luckiest guy in the world to have the chance to be with him as someone significant enough to move him and touch his heart the way I had.