“You’re safe with me.”And for the first time in his life, Nick let himself believe it. He felt completely safe. Daniel laid back into the couch with one foot on the floor and pulled Nick into him, Nick’s back to Daniel’s front, with Daniel’s arms around him tightly, grazing his torso as they laid there.The stillness in the room was thicker now—Nick near-naked in Daniel’s arms, the late afternoon sun dipping toward dusk, casting golden bands across the polished floors. Gay porn About that price.” Daniel paused for effect and then continued. “I have to start with the truth. The race was a setup. I knew full well you’d lose. The 800 meter was my event in college and I’ve lost little time since then. “Of course. That’s my boy.”“I didn’t want to be late,” Nick replied, managing a grin.Daniel smiled faintly. Built not for vanity but for performance. Just honesty. “Maybe. I really have. not close,” Nick admitted. It takes strength to serve. Confident. They moved subtly with each shift of his weight, and Daniel felt something tighten in his own chest.But for all Nick’s athleticism, there was still opportunity. Opportunity for the discipline it takes to be a man. Nick was a boy. Daniel was a man.Nick looked over, unsure, maybe
