Page 88 of Stained Hearts
“Don’t think I didn’t notice your hard-on.”
I shifted in my seat. “What can I say, I’m still horny.”
“Suffering is good for the soul.” He leaned closer. “I can’t wait to get home. I need to get fucked in the worst way.”
Mom snickered and covered her mouth.
Aiden’s face turned about fifty shades of red. “I’m sorry, Mom.”
“Oh, honey. That’s close to what I said to Dwight on our wedding night. It was a nice memory, nothing more.”
Dad scowled. “Memory? You act like I don’t put out anymore.”
She reached over and patted his hand. “Of course you do, dear. Just like when you were in your twenties.” She smirked. “Maybe not quite as enthusiastic, but still….”
Dad leaped out of his chair. “C’mon.”
“Where are we going?”
“First we’re going to go dance. Then we’re going to head to the coatroom.”
Her eyes widened. “Oh, you bad boy.”
I shook my head. “Ew. A world of ew.” As they stepped out onto the dance floor, I called out after them, “And don’t go near our coats!”
Mom waved a hand over her head. They were on the floor for only a few moments before they disappeared. I did not want to know what they were doing.
“Let’s dance.”
Aiden frowned. “Uh, not exactly light on my feet.”
I got up and took his hand. “Then you can be light on mine. Is it okay if I pick you up?”
He smiled and gave me a nod.
I hoisted him up. “Put your arms around my neck.”
He did, and I carried him out to where the other couples were dancing to some weird electronica-trance-music-fusion thing. A few curious glances from others had me glaring at them. Fuck them if they didn’t like it. This was my time with the man I loved.
I wrapped Aiden in my arms, and together we started swaying gently to the music. He put his head on my shoulder and let me take him around the room. It was magical. When the song was over, we returned to our seats. His face was flushed, and there was a sad smile in place.
“What’s wrong?”
“I never thought I would be able to dance. It was… I don’t even have the words to describe it.” He put a hand on my arm. “Thank you.”
The simplest of things that people took for granted gave Aiden the most pleasure.
“Trust me. It’s not going to be the only time we dance.”
He smiled and gave me a nod. “I’m counting on it.”
The rest of the evening, we sat and watched others have their fun. Noel came over and thanked us for coming. He hugged Aiden and kissed him on the cheek, then shook my hand. When I saw Lincoln give him a nod, Noel smiled and threw his arms around me.
When Mom and Dad finally came back, her dress was rumpled and his jacket was askew. She blew out a breath as she sat down, then grabbed the napkin to wipe off her forehead. Dad’s chest was puffed up, and he seemed inordinately proud of himself.
“We’re going to head out.” He put a hand on my shoulder. “We’re not staying at the house tonight. I got us a room here.” He held out a hand to Mom. “Ready?”
She stood and slipped her hand into his. “Always.” As they walked away, she stopped and turned to me. “Oh, Tom? I suppose I should ask you, is your jacket dry-clean only?”
