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“Sam…”

“Hey, don’t worry abouty to say yet another good-bye

This one should have been a casual courtesy—nothingcrazy And probably another sign that I really needed a vacation…or so

“We should drive together,” Chet blurted

“Huh?”

“We’re going to the sa If we head out by five forty-five am, I can drive you to your cabin and still reach my destination before the storm Since you have a bad limb and a propensity for tardiness, this will solve your problem”

“Not quite I’ll need wheels to buy groceries and stuff I appreciate the offer, but—”

“You can borrow mine I’ll be with my sister and her husband and soestured towardthat…don’t You need all-wheel drive and maybe chains too Your vehicle is nice, but not suited to harsh weather”

It was on the tip ofhbor’s house or sometimes in her driveway at her request That wasn’t as weird as it sounded She traveled a lot and thought a lars Bottoood chance Chet didn’t know I had another ride

And suddenly, I didn’t want to tell hiht be the only way I’d get to spend any time with him for a while, and for soet yourup on that blowjob

Sure, it was the hottest sexual encounter I’d had in a very fucking long time and yeah, I wouldn’t mind a repeat But my attraction to Chet wasn’t just physical I truly enjoyed his co about his shy, yet steady presence that grounded oodout of his way for a neighbor He didn’t want or need anything froive Like soure

“Do you really want to drive together?”

He squinted and tilted his head thoughtfully “I think it’s a good idea We can take the carpool lane for part of the journey and of course, one car versus two ht conversation always s to talk about, we can sing Christmas carols”

“Whoa I’ Christmas carols,” I huffed

“I aht and early Tuesday …Sammy”

Chet closed the SUV door and , “Road trip, road trip” as he headed toward the house I had to laugh I’d apparently agreed to wake up at the ass crack of dawn and subjectforward to it

Who was I?