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Ben struggled to answer that question, afraid to say what was truly in his heart. “I care for you. Very much. And I ache for what you’re going through. For how lonely you’ve obviously been for even longer than you told me. Just seeing you makes my chest ache.”

Adam drew him into a kiss and slid his hands up under Ben’s shirt. Ben had to fight to get free a few minutes later. “Adam, your phone is ringing.”

Adam let him go and fumbled for his coat, hitching his pants around his hips as he found and answered the phone. “Jeremy? Hey.”

Ben righted his clothes and smoothed his hair as Adam talked to his brother. When Adam hung up, he looked a little stunned. Ben went to him and took his hand. “What is it?”

“My mom woke up. And she wants to see me.”

“That’s wonderful.”

“It’s been years. I’m not sure I know what to say.”

“You’ll know.” Ben reached over to straighten Adam’s pants and tuck his cock away. Adam watched him closely as Ben zipped him up and refastened his belt. He straightened Adam’s tie as well. “It’ll all be fine.” He grabbed Adam’s coat and held it for him to slip into.

Adam shrugged into it. “See how much I need you? I’d probably still being standing here with my dick out if not for you.”

Ben arched a brow at him. “And why would it be hanging out if I wasn’t here?”

A little laugh burst from Adam. He drew Ben close and said, “Be ready, baby. I’m going to be in love with you soon.”

Good, because I think I’m already in love with you. Part of him wanted to take back what he’d said and accept the offer to live with Adam, but he held it in somehow. “I’m ready for anything,” Ben said before kissing him and taking him by the arm.