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After spending two days together, I was excited about getting to know West better. We had agreed we would be exclusive regarding dating, and I eagerly accepted the idea. It wasn’t like I had been going out or hooking up, so it wasn’t much of a hardship. When I went to pick up Earl, we only got about thirty minutes together. I had thanked him for being a gentleman, and the fact that it was sweet and incredibly romantic added to all those feelings that were building. I wouldn’t have minded having some middle-of-the-night orgasms, but West hadn’t pushed me into something I might not have wanted. Since then, we haven’t been able to spend much time with each other, which has made me anxious. I wanted to see him and spend time with him. My trust in him was growing, which was wonderful and unexpected.

Jamie was thrilled that Flower Power was busy, but I didn’t hear the end of how she wanted to go on the Vegas trip my sort-of-boyfriend—we still haven't officially discussed it—arranged for her, and she couldn’t take it because of work. We needed to hire some part-time help, and she could go on her trip assoon as that happened. With the help of West’s little coupon program, my business was taking off. We had a private party next weekend, then easter, and the next two weekends were high-profile clients that found us through The Dapper Duck and needed flowers for their enormous weddings.

My busy schedule was bad enough, but West was just as busy. Spark went to training for three weeks, meaning he had to work as a manager every night. He would frequently stop by at lunchtime on his way to the bar and bring lunch for us all. If he couldn’t stop by, he would have lunch delivered and send me a sweet note, and he always included my best friends—as far as he was concerned, Earl counted as a friend. Jamie committed to team West and had shipped us as ‘Tyest’, which I thought was a stupid name, but she was determined.

Whenever I felt up to it, I would stop by The Dapper Duck and spend time with West. When I walked in, his face would light up, and then he would give me a passionate kiss, but more often than not, he would be pulled away within minutes to handle something. While I sat at the bar, West would work and talk to me as much as he could. I loved the moments when he stole a kiss by leaning over the bar or coming up behind me when he was on the floor. He gave me as much attention as possible, and I adored him for that. He was kind and sweet, and even though we didn’t spend much physical time together, he put in the effort to stay connected.

WEST

No more feedings for Charlie. He gets kitten food now.

Attached was a picture of Charlie with West smooching the side of its face. He had Charlie at The Dapper Duck with him most of the time, but it sounded like our kitten would be left at home from now on. While Charlie was being bottle fed, East would sometimes come over and take a few shifts, allowing Westto sleep a whole night. The brothers were close, and as soon as I got a chance, I took a trip to the liquor store for East and got a whole lot of coloring books and crayons for Allison. He had made such an effort with Earl, Larry, and Jamie. I wanted to do the same for his family.

TYLER

He is so grown up.

We need a weekend off soon.

WEST

Agreed. Spark is back this week.

TYLER

Thank god. We have a date.

I’d missed him so much, I should be embarrassed. The time we spent together was building our bond which I loved and wouldn’t trade for anything but I was horny for him.

It was week three, and my need for him was no longer something I could simply set aside. I had bags of tacos and headed to The Dapper Duck to have a few drinks and get a few kisses from West. There was another thought in the back of my head, but I would play it by ear when I saw my man. It was a Thursday night and tomorrow I would work my ass off for a wedding, tonight I had needs. When I walked past the long line of patrons and headed to the door, I handed Angus one of the bags. He gave me a high-five and unhooked the rope for me to walk through.

“What’s up, big man? Thanks for the snack.” Angus smiled at me, looking in the bag.

“Here to see my guy.” It felt good to say that, and a smile took over my face.

“I’m sure he will be glad to see you. Have a good evening.” I headed into the bar and heard Angus. “He’s the boss’s boyfriend, of course, he gets in without waiting.”

Entering the bar, I knew it didn’t matter what West was doing, because he would stop and come to me for a hug and a kiss. He would wrap his arms around me, pull me tight, and ensure I knew how glad he was that I was there.

“Hello, gorgeous.” He whispered against my lips, kissing me again.

I smiled and kissed him back. “Hello. I’ve missed you, Baby.” I froze. Those words were probably too much, but he didn’t seem shocked.

He smiled and pulled me tight, again, then whispered in my ear. “I’ve missed you, too.Sweetheart.”

My heart danced, and my need for him showed itself when my cock hardened. I’d never been a particularly insatiable person. I loved sex, but never craved it like I did with West, and to be fair, it had been several weeks. Spark still wasn’t back yet, but that thought from earlier had resurfaced. I held up the bags. “Tacos?”

“You’re amazing.” He took my hand and started toward the bar where we had eaten a few times.

“How about we eat in your office tonight?” He turned his head. I had never requested to go somewhere specific. My pants were already tight because I was fully aroused, and I felt like I knew West well enough that my plan would be embraced. As soon as he closed the door, I reached behind him and locked it.

Angus and I had become pretty good friends, and I knew he was a bit of a romantic since he came by the shop regularly to buy flowers for someone.

TYLER

Can you make sure that West has like forty minutes without interruptions?

ANGUS

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