10 Chapter 10

“Wow,” Bruce said.

“And, uh, I think you like Matt,” Martin went on.

“Yeah, but…I’m too young for him, and….”

“He probably thinks he’s too old for you,” Martin said, wiping his face with an already damp handkerchief. “But let me ask you this. Do you think you’re too young for him?”

“No.” The answer was immediate. “I like older men. They’re stable, settled, strong.”

Martin smiled. “Know what you mean. Although Colin isn’t much older than me, he has all those qualities you mentioned. It must be something in the Rogers’ genes…his dad, Harry, is just the same.”

Colin snorted.

Martin took a step forward. “Bruce, can you guide me to that ladder, I want to climb the windmill.”

Immediately Martin was grabbed from behind. “No fucking way!” Colin growled.

Martin smiled. “See what I mean?”

Bruce chuckled, then sighed. “You two are so lucky. Having each other and everything.”

“You could have it, too,” Martin couldn’t help himself from adding.