Chapter 3

Tom just grinned. Lucas didn’t know him at all well, or he’d have realized Tom’s lack of height was deceiving. There had been a period of time when he and Josh had been out on the streets, and it had been Tom who’d kept them safe.

Josh bit his lip, looking concerned, and Tom didn’t want to upset him. If he stayed much longer, he’d be tempted to knock Lucas down, so instead he patted Josh’s arm. “I’m gonna get a drink and then see if I can find someone to take home with me, buddy. I’ll talk to you.” He kissed Josh’s cheek again, gave Lucas a curt nod, and strolled to the bar.

The bartender, another tall blond, smiled at him. “Hi, Tom. Haven’t seen you in a while.”

“Hi, Cris. You know how it is when the semester is in full swing.”

“Yeah, we get pretty busy here, too. Do you want your usual?”