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He sighs “Yeah, I do Anything I can do to help?”

“No But thanks for asking” His sincerity haslike a canary I force er Rolly It’s my turn to handle my shit

“Are you sure this doesn’t have anything to do with us sleeping together?” The uncertainty in his voice sends me into action

“Ohto the security he always provides as I place ainst his chest The steady thump of his heart calms me I presshi I wish I could stay here all day and have a lazy Sunday with you guys”

He kisses my crown “You can always come back over”

No, I can’t

“Maybe I get the feeling this proble to take some time and a lot of chocolate”

“Is this so I should remember for you later?”

“Yes When in doubt, bring chocolate”

“Got it”

He bends down and takeshis flavor as I commit the way I feel to memory

“I’ll et dressed and come and say bye to Rolly?”

“Of course” He gives me one last kiss and pats one frohtmare

Chapter Eight

Ollie