For two successful actors, the convention circuit’s part of the job, but for Jason and Colby, it’s a challenge.<br><br>Jason’s been a convention guest before. But he’s never let himself relax and enjoy it, too busy being an action hero to indulge his dice-rolling, fantasy-loving, science-fiction geek side. And Colby loves the idea of conventions, but has never been to one. He’s not comfortable with crowds and contact and demands, especially not these days.<br><br>But they’ve got a very epic, very gay, new fantasy movie to promote. So they’ll navigate panels and photos and excitable fans together. And at the end of the day, Jason can give Colby some much-needed comfort ... and together they’ll discover how much fun this new adventure can be.

Celebrations

His hand. Big and tanned and broad. Colby&rsquo;s soft grey sweater, with the rainbow trim. The firmness of Colby&rsquo;s arm, swimmer&rsquo;s muscles under fabric. Strong in so many ways. The strongest ever.


He rubbed his thumb over the sweater, over that spot, reinforcing presence. Colby shut both eyes for a second and exhaled, and got noticeably less tense.


Jason shifted closer. Put the other arm around him. &ldquo;Better?&rdquo;


&ldquo;Much improved. Could you…could we perhaps be naked? You said massage, earlier.&rdquo;


&ldquo;Yeah.&rdquo; He brushed a kiss against Colby&rsquo;s mouth, lightweight, imposing nothing. &ldquo;Yeah. Come here.&rdquo;


In the hushed deep aureate pool of the late afternoon, he got Colby naked, baring smooth skin with deliberate care. Colby smiled at him, and lifted arms to be undressed, and wiggled hips obligingly to help peel off clinging blue pants.


Chapter 10