Smitten

Feeling his age and somewhat blue about his singlehood and dull life as a finance advisor, Jesse Fitzpatrick is about to have his world turned upside down.<br><br>Out of the blue, Jesse’s best friend Carr returns from the jungles of Ecuador for four days. It’s a very rare occasion, since Carr has been traveling the world for the last twenty years for Armistice Coalition, a group similar to the Peace Corps. Excited about Carr’s visit, Jesse has to face the bittersweet truth -- he’s always been smitten with Carr, although Carr only treats him as friend, nothing more.<br><br>Carr’s visit takes an interesting turn when he slips into bed with Jesse. As secrets of Carr's life begin to quickly unfold, Jesse starts to hope the traveling man might be smitten with him. Do the two have a chance at romance, or will Carr take the next flight back to the jungle and out of Jesse’s life for good?

R.W. Clinger · LGBT+

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Chapter 7

David instructing the seven men, “Closer…get closer.”

Carr squeezing himself against Jesse. Carr’s right hand accidentally (purposely?) falling against Jesse’s rump. Palm rubbing over Jesse’s buttocks. Staying there for a second…two seconds…three seconds.

Carr steering the hand up to the nape of Jesse’s back, whispering, “Sorry about that,” as David clicks…clicks…clicks his expensive camera and smiles. Jesse with a surprised look on his face, mouth hanging open.

Summertime and swimming off the coast of Australia. Bondi. So beautiful. Stunning. The half-hour train ride from Sydney to the beach. The wide strip of soft sand backed by the promenade. A crowded area. Two clubs: The North Bondi RSL and Icebergs. The breezy, coastal path where they take a stroll together. Carr joking about eating kangaroo meat, calling Jesse mate, Aussie, and Kelpie. Laughing together. Swimsuits tight against their hips. Sweaty bodies. Sun beating down on them.

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