Page 184 of Pride High 2: Orange

Ricky stared, but only for a second. “I told you how I feel and it gave you a boner?”

Diego shrugged. “Yeah. So?”

Ricky narrowed his eyes. “Are you drunk?”

“Just a little.”

His stomach sank. “Then never mind.”

Diego let go of himself and huffed. “You’re right. I’m not a words guy. That’s howyouexpress yourself. You’re always thinking. I’m physical. When I think about you, I get really turned on. I don’t know what that means and I’m not worried about it.” He scowled at the steering wheel, his jaw clenching. “But I already know I’m going to fuck this up. Feelings are confusing. I don't get that stuff. So just tell me, okay? What do you want from me?”

Ricky steeled himself. “I want you to be my boyfriend.”

Diego stared at him. Then he laughed, like it was the funniest thing he’d ever heard.

“I mean it!” Ricky said, feeling stung.

“I know. That’s what makes it so hilarious.” Diego was grinning at him, but not in a way that seemed cruel. Then he shrugged. “Yeah, all right.”

Ricky blinked. “What?”

“I’ll be your boyfriend,” Diego said. “Why the hell not? I like you better than any of the girls I’ve dated.”

Ricky smiled. “Really?”

“Yeah. You’re way more fun to hang out with.” He shifted in his seat, his leather jacket creaking as he made himself available. “So does this mean you’re finally going to put out?”

“No!” Ricky said with a titter. “Not while you’re drunk. Besides, first times should be special.”

“You’re not a virgin,” Diego said, “and neither am I.”

“Sure, but our first time together has to be…” Ricky struggled to find the right word. “Epic. Besides, we haven’t even gone on a date yet.”

“I’ve taken you out plenty of times!”

“Yeah, but not on anofficialdate.”

Diego laughed again. Then he nodded. “Fine. Is a kiss too much to ask?”

“Not at all!” Ricky said, practically climbing into Diego’s seat to get closer…

To his boyfriend! Ricky could scarcely believe his luck. He kissed those thick lips and placed a hand on the strong jaw before pulling back to stare into cinnamon eyes that were the most curious combination of sinful and sweet. They stayed locked on his own as Diego took Ricky’s hand and moved it down down down to his jeans. He didn’t meet with any resistance. Ricky’s palm settled on something hard and hot.

“I really do like you,” Diego murmured.

“Wow!” he replied after squeezing experimentally.

“That’s right.” A dimple appeared in one of Diego’s cheeks. “I’m big all over.” He grabbed Ricky’s hand again, this time to move it away. “But you’ll have to wait to find out how big. I’ve got a date to take you on first. Maybe a couple. And then it’s gonna be epic.”

Ricky was giddy with excitement. “We don’thaveto wait.”

“Oh you’re waiting,” Diego said. “I might even make you beg.”

Ricky smiled and bit down on his bottom lip. “Now what?”

“You tell me. Whatever you want.”

“I keep hearing about this arcade…”

Diego smirked and put the car in reverse. Ricky hurriedly buckled up as they backed out into the street, his heart already bursting with love. Then he took his boyfriend’s hand, eager for their next adventure to begin.

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