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“I can stop by later” Ben’s heart thudded “If you’ll still be up” Say yes

Jason’s brow furrowed slightly “Later? I’ll be sleeping All this fresh air, and Maggie gets up at the crack of dawn”

Da Jason entirely wrong? He s ht Well, I’ll see you to the undercurrent running between them? “If you’re still interested No pressure I’ie wants to do and—” And stop babbling like a goddamned idiot

“We’ll definitely see you for the hike, and if you co you another soul-crushing song”

Strange relief flowed, and Ben s are you here for, by the way?” What areyou alone?

“Ten days, so we’ve got eight left”

“Great” Ben glanced around the ca up that cooler, I’m sure?”

“Safe and sound in the trunk And I’ to rinned, his face lighting up as he brushed a stray lock of hair off his forehead, his red lips dark in the firelight “Thanks again”

As Ben strolled off with a casual wave, he whistled to hiht days

The next ie and Jason waiting near the ranger’s station His stoes of the dreah his ined Jason on his knees, mouth hot and wet, those red lips stretched wide—

As his dick stirred again, Ben closed his eyes and gave his head a e in his pants He took a deep, steadying breath If he played his cards right, that drea the week Hell, he should probably go to town and fire up Grindr, but Jason sent a thrill through hi

Rain drizzled froroup for the hike, and so far no one else had arrived “Morning,” he called out as he approached

Maggie waved excitedly “Hi, Ben! What’s today’s hike going to be about?”

He grinned at her excitement “What do you want it to be about? Doesn’t look like too many other people are interested in this lousy weather”

“I want to know more about the birds around here And people need to learn about raincoats” Maggie indicated her bright red poncho, the hood drawn around her face, er

Ben laughed “Apparently they do” He wore a dark green rain slicker sied on the wide brim of his hat “Need to learn about hats too” He turned to Jason, ore a Phillies cap “Have a good sleep?”