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“So, you’ve been shopping? You’re ahead of me, I usually have most of mine done by now but not this year.” I usually bought gifts as I saw them through the year, but this year I didn’t get them done.

“Not really, but I have a few ideas. I haven’t actually bought gifts for a while. I’m more of a gift card giver.” Something told me he hadn’t done that either for a while, but I was happy to hear he was at least considering giving this year.

“Does your family not exchange gifts?” I knew some families didn’t. They spent time together and called it good.

“They do. I just haven’t participated.” A sad look washed over his face, and I reached across the table and squeezed his hand.

“Christmas isn’t all about the gifts,” I said.

“No, you’re right, it’s not.” He squeezed my hand back where I still covered his and when they called our number he hurried up to the counter. I watched him from where I sat. He was very nice to the worker and thanked her once again for our order before bringing it to the table.

“This looks so good, have you eaten here before?” he asked as he set down both trays.

“At least once a week. Best carne asada in the area,” I said before taking a bite of the tacos I’d ordered.

“There’s a taqueria near my house that’s famous for their breakfast burritos. I try to force myself not to eat there more than once a week. I’d love to go there daily,” he said before taking a bite of one of the fish tacos he’d ordered. “This is good.”

“Everything here is good,” I said making him smile, something I noticed he did far more now than that first day.

“Well I guess I’ll have to limit myself on how many days a week I eat here on my way home,” Steve said. “I need to maintain my elf-like physique at least until after Christmas.” And just like that it hit me that I liked him, likereallyliked him.

Thirteen

Steve

“What time do youwork tomorrow?” Garrett asked me when we were finished eating.

“Not until eleven, why what did you have in mind?” I asked, instantly intrigued because it seemed lately, I was intrigued with anything to do with Garrett.

“Come to my house, I live nearby. I mean if you want to,” he said.

“Of course I want to,” I said and moved closer to him where we stood talking by his car.

“Okay, I’ll send you the address in case we get separated in traffic.” He tapped it out on his phone and mine chimed with a message. “I’ll see you there in about five minutes,” he said, andkissed me softly before getting into his car. He smiled and waved and that’s all it took to get me moving to my own. I followed him out of the parking lot, but just like he predicted I lost him in traffic. After following the directions on my phone, I pulled into a driveway as the garage door was lifting and he drove his car inside to park. “About time you got here.”

“I got lost—”

“I know, come on.” He held his hand out to me, and I hurried inside the garage as he lowered the door, and we were alone. Without another word he pressed me against his car and kissed me. It wasn’t the gentle kisses I’d come to expect from him. No, this time it was definitely Garrett in control, and I was more than willing to let him lead. His tongue pressed against my lips, and I sucked it into my mouth, making him groan. His hand cupped my cheek as he glided his thumb just in front of my ear.

“Just so you know, I’m single, and I’m clear. I want to fuck you so bad you’re all I can think of.” His voice was calm but gritty with desire.

“What if I want to fuck you?” I asked without a hint of sarcasm. Which was saying something.

“We can do that too,” he said and kissed me again. He was hard and pressed against my leg avoiding my own hard dick. “Ready?”

“Yes,” I managed to say. As soon as the words were out of my mouth, he dragged me by the hand into his house. A small white dog ran up to us wagging his tail and dancing around Garrett’s feet.

“Teddy! How are you my sweet boy?” He scooped him up in his arms and cuddled him while looking over his head at me. “Sorry, I need to let him outside really quick.” I petted the dog’s head, and he licked my hand.

“He’s adorable,” I said. And I wasn’t a huge fan of dogs, but he really was cute.

“He’s a good boy, aren’t you, Teddy. Now come on let’s go outside.” He hurried past me, and I followed and watched as he stood on his patio while the little dog sniffed around his yard. Teddy’s ears perked up and he went to the bathroom before hurrying to beat Garrett to the door. Garrett gave him a treat from a jar on the counter and he ran right to his bed. “Well, are you ready for your treat?” he asked, and tipped his head down to look up at me through his lashes.

“So ready,” I said. He cradled my face in his hands and kissed me until both of us pulled away for a breath. “Bedroom?” Pulling me by the hand, he led me through his living room and down a short hall to his bedroom. It was dark, but the bed was made and there were no dirty clothes all over the floor. He walked over to the bed and sat on the edge still holding my hand.

“What are you waiting for?” he whispered. I pushed him back on the bed and ground down on him while kissing him. He groaned while pressing his hand down on my ass forcing me even closer to him. After another kiss I leaned up and pulled my shirt off while helping him slide his over his head. The warmth of his skin on mine was as addictive as his kisses. The more I touched him the more I wanted to touch him. His skin was smooth with just a scant smattering of hair that led to his toned abs. My hand trailed down from his neck to his chest where I grazed his erect nipple with my thumb.

His breath sped up, but he didn’t move and when I shoved my hand down his pants and gripped his hard dick, his back arched and he flailed his hand around until he gripped my arm. “Okay, fuck me,” he groaned.

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