His Steady Heart

Ashley “Buck” Buchanan moved back home to take care of his sick mother when he was 22. That was the first time he met Pippin, the neglected 6-year-old boy next door. Fifteen years later, Buck, a caretaker by nature, offers up his couch for Pippin, who needs a break from his mom and a quiet place to sleep.<br><br>Pippin Olander is a ray of sunshine despite his emotionally lacking upbringing and works hard to make a better life for himself. Even though he’s fiercely self-sufficient, he learns to accept help from Buck, his rock and the only steady presence in his life.<br><br>Their friendship deepens and grows into something more as they spend time together. But when other people try to throw a wrench in the works, when Pippin’s independence is triggered, can Buck and Pippin trust in the love they’ve found?

Nell Iris · LGBT+

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30 Chs

Chapter 12

Pippin is almost naked. In my house. He’s naked in my house, ranting about vomit.

“I need a shower. And I need to wash the stink out of these clothes. Or maybe it’d be better to just burn them and buy new ones.” With that, he disappears into the bathroom and leaves me alone with my gaping mouth.

I still haven’t gotten over seeing him only in his underwear when he returns a few minutes later, with nothing but a towel wrapped around his hips and his damp hair looking like he put his fingers in the socket.

All the naked skin on display dries my mouth. He’s pale, with coppery nipples and a concave belly. I can’t see any body hair except for on his legs; his chest is smooth and soft-looking.

I snap my mouth shut to stop a moan from escaping.

He throws himself next to me on the couch—close enough that I catch a sniff of my shower gel. I swallow. Him smelling like me does weird things to my stomach. I have to close my eyes; I can’t look at him or I’ll pop a boner.

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