Short Order

Recent graduate Dr. Fenton Miller takes December off to decide which job offer to accept. Then he meets his landlord, sous chef John Barton. Suddenly, thinking about his career becomes his last priority. A better option might be a month-long roll between the sheets with John. While John is attracted to Fen and might even agree to his plan, John has got more pressing matters to worry about. His past has arrived in tiny Stone Acres from San Francisco and is intent on sucking him back into a life he hated. Promising to help John and shelter him if necessary, Fen finds he's also being threatened by a homophobic father who doesn't find Fen as entertaining as his kids do. As they wade through their problems during the happiest time of the year, Fen and John rely more and more on each other for happiness.

Pat Henshaw · LGBT+

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33 Chs

Chapter 10

Even if John hadn’t warned me, I still would have shied away from both of them. Leo’s eyes gave a dead-man-walking stare that slithered over me, looking even more reptilian than it had before.

“Did Johnny explain to you who I am?” My space got even smaller as Leo shifted from one foot to the other, edging closer.

I shook my head and tried to figure out how to get away from them. I knew they weren’t customers, so I didn’t have to talk to them or even pretend to be particularly civil. I turned away

“I’m the guy who’ll make you rich and fulfill all your dreams.” Leo’s low voice coiled around me, making me shiver. Coming from his mouth, the words sounded obscene and sordid, not like any life goals I’d ever had.

“He’s the Fairy Godfather.” Ricky’s laughter rivaled that of a baby’s glee. His fingers picked at his fisherman knit sweater. As Leo cleared his throat, Ricky stopped and wrapped his arms around himself. “I need Johnny,” he whined.

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