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Chapter Eight

They finishedthe majority of the project that night, and Parker said he would complete the rest the next morning before class. It was late when Parker left to go back to his place, and Kell considered asking if he just wanted to stay the night. He decided against it. He didn't want to get too ahead of himself, and he didn't think Parker would've agreed,anyway.

On his wayout the door, Parker stopped, turned, and hesitantly left a kiss on Kell's lips. It was obvious that Parker didn't have much more experience in the realm of romance than he did. He seemed to be just as uncertain about what to do. When Parker was gone, Kell did a running a jump onto the mattress and bounced around on it, excitedly. It was almost unreal what had just happened between them. Just a few days ago he would've laughed at the idea that anything like this could happen between him and anyone, let alone ParkerLeipold.

But what would happen now?What were they, exactly? Sure, he'd sucked his dick... But that didn't mean they weretogether.

But the kisses?Maybe the kisses meantsomething?

He practically swooned thinkingabout them. The way Parker had pounced on him after he'd gone in for the firstkiss...

Kell's balls ached,and his cock throbbed for attention. His erection had lasted practically the entire night. Kell had stopped Parker from doing anything because he was afraid to let things get too far, too quickly. If he and Parker had taken it all the way thatnight...

He was still a virgin.As much ingrained fear as he'd gotten over in those few short hours, he was still afraid of fully opening himself. And as much as he didn't want to admit it, he was still slightly intimidated by Parker. But he was glad that he hadn't pressured him to keepgoing.

What was goingto happen with them,now?

He slippedhis hand down into his underwear and took a hold of himself, closing his eyes as he masturbated to the memory of Parker's cock, it's taste still lingering on hislips.

Afterwards,Kell texted Jessie. He knew that she'd sense something was up immediately, so he figured he might as well save himself the trouble and fill her in before he saw her in class the nextday.

KELL:Guesswhat?

JESSIE:Parker said he's intoyou?

KELL:Uh, something like that. wtf, how did youknow?

JESSIE:Oh shit!Whaaaaaat.

KELL:How did youknow?

JESSIE:I mean, I always had my suspicions. You two argue like a couple of kids with crushes. Whathappened??

KELL:I decided not to be so afraid and just kissed him. And then I might've given him ablowjob...

JESSIE:No fucking way. That's amazing... And a littlehot.

KELL:Anyway... Thanks for encouraging me to go for it. Ithelped.

JESSIE:Excited for you. Hope you two manage not to kill each other toosoon.

He laughedand settled back into the pillows. Parker was still a jerk, but it didn't bother him like it used to. He thought he could deal with Parker easier now, knowing how he actually felt about him. He sighed, basking in the glow of it all. God, he actuallymissedhim. He missed Parker Leipold. How freaking bizarre was that? He couldn't wait to see him the nextday.

He wishedhe knew which apartment Parker lived in. Part of him wanted to call him up and ask if he could come over right now and get reacquainted with him in his bed. He felt his face go hot, and his cock throbbed inresponse.

The two of them,together...

Couldhe imagine himself mated to Parker? Or how about with kids? What kind of kids would they have? They'd probably have an artsy family. Their house would be full of artwork they’d made. Their paintings on the walls, everything beautifully designed. They'd both be working great jobs. Hell, maybe they'd even have their own design firm. They could do it. The two of them would be unstoppable. Their son or daughter would be creative too, of course, and they'd always be immaculately dressed, with perfectstyle.

He sighed,losing himself in his designer fantasy.Shit. So much for not getting ahead ofhimself.

"Maybe I should getthis bed set up, finally," he said to himself, and rolled off the mattress. His barren apartment was anything but a designer fantasy. It was a little embarrassing to have shown it in this state to Parker. And the damn mood lighting. He didn't know what he'd been expecting by setting that up, but maybe it'd actually helped? He snorted a laugh and moved the pieces of the bed frame intoplace.

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Workthe next day was as much a horror as any other day, but he at least had some pleasant memories as a distraction. Montrell pestered him about his poor sales performance, threatening a cut in hours. For the first time, Kell didn't feel anxious at all. His portfolio was finally out in the world. He had Parker's confidence, and nowhefelt more confident. Good things were going to happen, he was sure ofit.

After some mental debate,he decided to send Parker a textmessage.