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“It means whatever you want it to mean. I’ll get the job done.”

“No. He won’t bother me anymore because he won’t have access to me, and I have you to protect me.”

“You’re damn right. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe.”

“We didn’t finish talking about what I said before we went to bed.”

“I heard what you said. I have a few questions I need to ask you before I trust that cute ass with my dick.”

“Damn! What a fucking way to put it!”

“My first question is about you partying.” Nico sat up in bed. “What that means, no one fucks you and you don’t fuck anyone either. Tell me why you can’t do this? Do you want others to fuck you?”

“No. I want you to top me. Just you.”

“And what about you fucking other people?”

“No. I don’t want it. I want you to do that to me.”

“Okay, that’s a good start.”

“What do you mean?”

“It means we still have more to talk about. Do you trust me?”

“Of course I trust you. I love you, Nico. But I’m not perfect. Yes, I like to party, but not fucking other people.”

“I have another question about that girl who kissed you.”

“Laura?” Jace smiled.

“Yes. You spent the day with her. She streaked your hair and kissed you. What’s going on with Laura and you?”

“Have you ever heard me talk about her?”

“No. But I saw what I saw.”

“Laura and I go way back. She used to be my girlfriend in high school. I didn’t dare date a guy. Then I left home, and I didn’t contact her at all. We met at the café.”

“What part are you leaving out?” Nico asked.

“No part. She did my hair, and we talked all day. She knows I’m gay.”

“You could be bi.”

“No. Trust me, I’m not. And no, I didn’t fuck her. We’re just friends. Let me ask you a question.”

“Ask.”

“Why did you tell Mark to order two beds for us?”

“So you were listening. I wanted you to have a choice. I didn’t want you forced to sleep in the same bed unless you wanted to.”

“Good answer.”

“Now, back to my questions. Why can’t you stop smoking? It stinks and it will ruin your voice, among other things.”

“You should be more observant.”

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