Page 70 of Snapping the Ice
“That’s fine. We’ll teach you the ropes and then you can coach Lucas from the sidelines and give him hell when he fucks up.” Mason cackled.
I rolled my eyes. “Does Jett treat you like that on the ice?” They had such a cool dynamic when they played. It was like they read each other’s minds.
“I never fuck up, Lucas.” Mason gave me a smug smirk.
Shaking his head, Jett said, “I have to keep my eye on him, or he tries to hog the puck.”
“Do not.” Mason’s attention drew to Jett. “Come on, babe, I let you take plenty of shots.”
“Let?” Jett scoffed and then a grin spread over his mouth. “I’m kidding. Mason’s a great partner to have on the ice and off.”
Ezra swallowed hard. “If he’s anything like Lucas, I’d agree. Lucas has been the most generous and caring man I’ve ever met.” With his eyes sparkling, he peeked at me.
Was Ezra getting emotional right now? “Thank you. You deserve it.” I hugged him to my side.
“Ezra, I don’t want to be a downer, but how are things with your ex?” Jett’s attention drew to us.
“It’s calmed down for now. I have an order of protection against him and although he broke it at first, I haven’t seen him or heard from him in a few days.” He picked at a fold in his jeans.
“You know our buddy, Jonah Boehm, who plays in Canada, had a situation with a guy like that. But the guy hadn’t even been an ex-boyfriend. He’d only been a hookup to his husband.” Mason furrowed his brows. “The guy tried to ruin them. Just be careful. Sometimes these guys plot something nasty, then return with a vengeance. Don’t let your guard down.”
“We won’t.” I glanced at Ezra, his face slack. Was this conversation upsetting him?
“We need to indoctrinate you to the gay bar on Mill Avenue.” Mason wagged his brows.
“Babe, too soon.” Jett tsked.
“We don’t have to do it this week. We’ll plan something on the weekend, when all the guys can be together.” Mason smirked.
“Y-you want to take us to the gay bar?” Fuck, I’d only heard about my brother’s conquests and fights in that place. I drew my attention to Ezra.
A smile played over his mouth. “I think it would be fun. I haven’t been there since I was in college.” He bumped me with his shoulder. “What do you say, Lucas?”
“I uh…well, I…” They outnumbered me. “Sure. In a few weeks, maybe?” Then I’d feel more centered in my new sexuality.
“Perfect. That’ll give me time to plan it. We can introduceyou to the Fuck U of A shot, but you only get one if you win your last game before we go.” Mason gave us a wicked grin.
“Fuck U of A? Isn’t that University of Arizona?” I swiped my gaze from the phone to Ezra.
With a smirk, Ezra said, “Yes, this place has a chalkboard with probably thirty different shots on it, all with comical names. My favorite used to the be the Dirty Boy.” He dipped his head, his cheeks flushing.
“Ah, I like it. Lucas, you’ve got a live wire here,” Mason said.
“Okay then.” I might see a new side of my brother and Ezra at this place. I’d be ready.
Later in the evening, we had a nice steak dinner at home with Evan and retired to my room. All the talk we’d had earlier about fucking and anal weighed heavily on my mind as the sun set.
Ezra sprawled across my bed in the low light from my nightstand. It was time to experiment a little more with him. He tilted his head over a pillow, his dark hair spreading over it. “I had a great time with you today.” His lips curved into a gentle smile.
“Yeah? Me too.” I set my knee on the bed and crawled on, dropping in next to him. My gaze found the outline of his cock in his jeans. I’d been checking it out all fucking day. I never did shit like that. Why him?
“Your brother is so funny. I like him.” He rolled to his side, tucking a hand under his pillow.
“I’m glad you don’t think he’s an asshole. Sometimes he rubs people the wrong way.” I snickered. “But he’s got a good heart. When I was a kid, I always knew I could count on him.” Ishifted to mirror Ezra, gazing into his deep brown eyes. They’d changed. They weren’t as broody as when I’d first met him. Was it because of me? My chest ached.
“I can see him being a person who’d defend his little brother.” He focused on my lips.
My dick filled with heat and lengthened. Just one look…“Yeah, a kid tried to fuck with me in elementary school and Mason went to his house and beat him up.” I chuckled. “The kid never bothered me again.”
