Chapter 26
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David managed to keep the more intimate aspects of the weekend private despite Corey’s best efforts toget him to tell all. He glowed as he spilled the beans about what he and Bud had done together.
Taking a sip from the glass of wine Corey had given him, David said, “And, though I promised myself that I wouldn’t, I told him I loved him.”
“You didn’t!”
“I did. God, it was wonderful to finally confess what I’ve been holding in for these past weeks.”
Corey squealed with delight. “And what did he say?”
“Um.” In truth it hadn’t hit David until just then that Bud hadn’t responded in like fashion. “Well, um, I can’t remember exactly.”
“Oh, David.” Corey put down his own wine glass and took hold of David’s hand. “I know Bud is so very good looking, strong and…well. But you wear your emotions so close to the surface, love. I’m sure everything will be all right, it’s just…I don’t know. I’d just die if you got hurt over this.”