Chapter 53
Garrett turned to Sam and motioned for him to join them. “Come on…the water feels great. You gotta be as itchy as we are.”
Sam had to agree he was feeling prickly from the day’s tasks. He reluctantly removed his shirt and walked to where the men were washing themselves. Garrett gave him an appraising look, raised one eyebrow and nodded, a warm smile on his face. Sam felt tightness in his trousers. He made a point of looking away. Garrett rose and left the pond. Sam saw Todd turn and watch him depart.
“That is one handsome man,” Todd said. “Don’t you think so, Sam?”
Todd’s comment flustered Sam. He awkwardly looked over his shoulder and, trying to sound casual, said, “Yeah, I guess you’re right.” Sam turned, squatted down and began to splash water on his sweaty chest.
“Gus, too.”
“What?” Sam asked in surprise.