"I love you!!!"

Asher knew if he didn't tell Beau how he was feeling, it might be another month before he gathered up the courage again.

"Don't freak out," Asher said calmly. "I don't even know if this is the right time for this." He didn't want to destroy the intimacy they'd just shared.

"Asher, look at me." Beau tilted his head until their eyes locked. "Listen, you can tell me whatever it is you want. I don't care how bad it sounds. Please, tell me."

"Okay..." Some seconds of silence reigned. Asher made judicious use of the opportunity to breathe. "You remember what I said about us going on a probationary relationship, right?"

"Yes, I remember." Beau's heartbeat quickened. Did Asher want them to stop seeing each other? "What about that?"

"Beau?"

"I can hear you, Asher."