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Chapter One

“Why don’t you face facts and admit you want her?”

Austin turned, watched carefully as Brad shut the bedroo the lock with a quiet click before he leaned against the wood frame

“I don’t knohat you’re talking about”

The skeptical look his friend and occasional lover shot hi about Or make that who”

Austin sat heavily on the edge of the bed and closed his eyes as frustration welled up inside hih his facade and call his for Michaela forabout it yet He’d been attracted to her since the first day they met

Because he didn’t think the feeling was ay friend and roommate and left it at that She’d flaunted herself in front of hi she was safe because he preferred guys

Michaela had no clue how tight he kept his control reined in How close he’d co off her clothes and fucking her senseless On the couch, the kitchen counter, against the wall Hell they’d even watched ht

Every e

It had been years since he’d been with a wo since he’d been attracted to one So why now? Why Michaela?

“You don’t want to tell her?”

Austin opened his eyes and glanced up to find Brad standing before him, a sympathetic expression on his face This was a man who understood him despite their differences, who realized his complexities and didn’t push He accepted Austin for who he was and in return, Austin did the same with him

They’d had afor years, and they both appreciated it Needed it

“How can I tell her? She’s not interested”

“She’s a fool” Brad knelt in front of hiazed up into his eyes “But then again, so are you”

Austin chuckled “Thanks”

“Denying yourself so you want is unhealthy” Brad reached forward, the tips of his fingers brushing against Austin’s crotch He reacted, naturally Already his hts of Michaela, and Brad kne to touch him

“I don’t denyYou know this” He drew in a harsh breath when Brad’s fingers curled around hih the heavy denim