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He headed toward home, which brought back thoughts of Ethan.

After a few minutes walk, Sebastian rushed up the stairs and when he opened the front door, he spotted Ethan on the couch, reading a novel. He dropped down next to him and lay his head on Ethan’s lap.He glanced up and smiled as he met Ethan’s amused gaze.

Without thought, Ethan dropped his hand and ran his fingers through Sebastian’s hair.

“How was your day?”

Sebastian sighed and replayed the short conversation he had with Amber.

Ethan tensed when he’d heard Amber’s name, but relaxed as Sebastian admitted what he did.By the end, he was laughing.Sebastian loved when Ethan laughed.

“How was yours?”

“Good.I’m glad most of my classes for the next two years are sitting in front of a computer, coding, instead of listening to professors.”

Sebastian closed his eyes as Ethan’s fingers continued to slide through his hair. He listened to the familiar sound of Ethanflipping a page of his book every few minutes.Ethan had long, skinny fingers, but they were strong.They always seemed to be moving whether over a keyboard or tapping out a rhythm on the nearest surface that made sense only in Ethan’s mind.

It was one more thing Sebastian loved about him.

Ethan knew who he was, comfortable in his own skin.Sebastian was the more outgoing one, but other than his relationship with Ethan, he hadn't aclue where he stood with other people.He learned in high school that some people only hung out with him because he was popular.Ethan knew everything about him, and despite that, liked him anyway.

“What’s for dinner?”

Ethan chuckled.“Lasagna.It’s already made, along with the cheesy garlic bread. Extra garlic, just the way you like.I have to bake them both.”

Reluctant to move from his spot on Ethan, he rose, already missing Ethan’s touch.“I’ll make the salad.What temp do you need?”

Ethan smiled and Sebastian felt his heart stutter in his chest.The salad was something easy he could contribute, but Ethan smiled like that when he believed Sebastian went out of his way for Ethan.

“375 and thank you.”

Sebastian nodded and walked toward the kitchen, pausing when he reached the doorway.He turned back to see Ethan, who had his head down as he continued reading his book with a smile on his face.Sebastian again found himself obsessed; wondering what Ethan’s mouth felt and tasted like.

When Ethan glanced up and smiled, Sebastian smiled back.

He knew Ethan wouldn’t turn his back on Sebastian even if there was no attraction on his part.But whatever happened, at least Sebastian’s secret would be out and they could either rebuild their friendship or work on their new relationship.

All Sebastian knew was that he had to stop being such a chicken shit.