Chapter 121
“I’m glad you enjoyed the game, man. It meant a lot to me for you to be there.”
Mason opened his eyes wide in amazement. He was about to ask what Parker meant, maybe even get some idea of what the hell had been going on with the two of them for the past few days, but as usual he chickened out.
Their meal finished, Parker got to his feet, gathered up the trash and limped towards the trashcan.
“Better think about gettin’ you home, dude, then I can have myself a good long soak.”
“Yeah.” Mason was disappointed that their time together was drawing to a close. He scrabbled around for an idea of how he could spend more time with Parker. Then he thought of something. “Um, we’ve got ahot tub out back at my place, you’re welcome to use it. My folks are out at some charity dinner, so…” Why had he said his parents wouldn’t be at home? “Um, and the jets might help with your bruises.”
“Hey, you sure, man?”
“‘Course. Wouldn’t have offered otherwise.”