Page 65 of Kicks

“Move. Have your little smoochy smooch.”

Billy swatted her over the head and dashed over to the flat door. He opened it to reveal Eddie. As usual he looked amazing in an oversized pink shirt that had dinosaurs on it. He’d paired it with beige chinos and bright pink hi-top trainers.

Eddie always managed to make Billy feel like a frump. Yet, he wouldn’t dare compete. Some people had a different sense of style.

“Well, hello,” Eddie said.

“Hello back.”

Billy opened his arms and Eddie walked into them. As he closed his arms around him, Billy luxuriated in the feel of Eddie’s body.

God he’s sexy.

Eddie leaned over and kissed Billy. The taste of those lips was fast becoming Billy’s favourite thing. They stood at the door and snogged like two teenagers.

When they finally came up for air, Eddie stared at him.

“That’s quite the welcome.”

“Come in.”

Billy led him into the flat. He willed his semi to disappear before Crystal emerged from her bedroom.

“Wow,” Eddie said, making a beeline for the floor-to-ceiling windows that gave a view over the marina. “This is fancy.”

Billy joined him and cuddled into him. “Bought at a different time in my life.”

“Still suits you.”

Billy nuzzled Eddie’s neck. He yearned to be naked with him later.

“I have a confession,” Billy said.

He wrapped his arms around Eddie’s waist.

“Oh yes?”

“I’ve said that we’d join Harry and his gang on the beach for an early evening picnic. You don’t mind, do you?”

“Not at all. Is it a special occasion.”

“Kind of. I’ll let someone else explain that. Crystal!”

Eddie sprang away from him. “You nearly deafened me.”

Billy kissed him. “Sorry. We’re a bit excited in this house.”

“Have you finished kissing?” Crystal asked as she came in the room.

“I’ve room for one more,” Eddie said, kissing Billy’s cheek. “So come on then. What’s this news?”

Eddie cuddled into Billy’s side as they both watched Crystal take a deep breath.

“I got a trial for Manchester United Girls Academy.”

“What? Are you shitting me? Sorry, are you kidding me? Come here.”

Eddie held his free arm out and so did Billy. Crystal ran to them for a three-way hug.