Chapter 27

Softly Alex said, “Then that’s your loss.”

The crinkle of plastic preceded Jamie into the studio. Between

his teeth, a package of snacks made a vicious sound as he tore it

open. Relieved for the distraction, Alex asked, “What did you

buy?”

Jamie came around Saundra to stand by Alex. “Twinkies.”

Before Alex could reply, he stuck his hand in the front pocket

of Alex’s pants. For a brief second his fingers brushed against

Alex’s lower abdomen, tickling hidden flesh and making him hard in

an instant. Who needs tight pants to stay aroused all day?

Alex wondered as Jamie dropped the change into his pocket. Just

touch me there, Jamie, that’s all I need.

But then Jamie pulled his hand away and plopped down on a

loveseat stretched across the back wall of the sound booth. He

crossed one leg over the other, his foot on his knee, giving Alex a

good look at his crotch, and suddenly Alex was glad Saundra was

there, if only to keep him from doing something he’d regret. Biting