The Fireman in Unit C by Kris Cook

Author:Kris Cook [Cook, Kris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Erotic Romance, Mockingbird Place, Gay Romance, Kris Cook, Lgbt
Published: 2016-02-11T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

When I drive back into my parking space at Mockingbird Place, I see Eli’s car. He’s the last person I want to talk to, but dammit I need to go see him more than anything.

Not a good idea, Jackson. Not one bit.

As I get out of my car, I remind myself about the condition of mom’s house and realize there is no chance for Eli and me. I have so much baggage to deal with. I should stay away from him.

Here I go again. Making Eli’s decision for him. God, I’m so confused. I’m a total mess.

I walk inside my back door and immediately open a bottle of wine. After pouring myself a glass, I sit down on the sofa and start listening to sad songs again, making me miss Eli even more.

I’ve got to turn my mood around. I need a distraction, but my place is perfectly neat and tidy. Nothing else I can do comes to mind. Usually, that doesn’t stop me from picking up a dust rag or a mop. But I’m in no mood to clean, realizing that it’s not going to help me one bit this time. So I go upstairs to take a shower. Once in the bathroom, I start Taylor Swift’s song to try to help shake off this pity party I’m having. I’m normally not the guy who wallows in self-pity, so I turn her music up loud and jump in the shower. Aunt Jenny’s sage words of advice ring in my ears. Fake it ’til you make it. So as loud as I can, I start singing with Taylor.

After I turn off the water, my black mood hasn’t changed much. I still hate how I left things with Eli when we parted. I walk out of the bathroom to get my clothes from my bedroom and see him coming up the stairs.

“Hey.” Eli’s voice is as sexy as ever, but his face is dark and stormy.

“Hey,” I say back to him, trying to act nonchalant.

“Just here to get the rest of my things.” He walks past me into the guest bedroom.

“Okay.” God, this is as awkward as it gets since I’m standing here totally naked. I step back into the bathroom and grab my towel, wrapping it around my waist.

When I hear him taking his things out of the closet, my heart screams at me to go in there and tell him to not to leave. I close my eyes, willing myself to stay put. I should offer to help him but I wouldn’t be able to bear being in the same room with him.

I’ve got to get out of here while he’s moving his things. I yell, “Hey, Eli, I’ve got an errand to run. Do you mind locking up when you’re done?”

“Not necessary, since I’m leaving now.” With his arms full of clothes, Eli steps out of the bedroom and looks me straight in the eyes. “I don’t know what is making you act like such an asshole, Jackson.

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