Neon Yellow: Obsessive Adhesives by Andy EBOOK_AUTHOR Ali Slayde EBOOK_AUTHOR Wilde Page A

it, a little good luck wouldn't go astray."
    Spencer nodded his agreement as he bit into his spring roll. “Who do you think is doing this to me?"
    Jason shook his head. “No idea, love. Don't let it get to you.” Jason took two beers from the fridge and sat opposite Spencer. “Whatever dickheads the police employ, I'm sure they'll do their best."
    "Thanks.” Spencer twisted the cap off the bottle and took a nice long pull. He knew it was none of his business, but... “So... What's with you and Trooper Howard anyway?"
    "Exactly what I told you,” Jason answered. “He's a homophobic dickhead. You weren't the only one who was picked on and shoved around."
    Spencer stopped mid bite. “You? Bullied? I can't picture it."
    "Well, it happened. But that's in the past. Now, we're both hot men and we don't have to take crap from anyone."
    "I'm not hot,” Spencer whispered, certain his cheeks were turning red with embarrassment. “You're the hot one.” Spencer wanted lightning to strike him down—how could he have said that ? He was just proving what a dork he really was. Of course Jason knew he was hot.
    Jason shook his head and laughed. “I've already told you that you have beautiful eyes. Stop fishing for compliments."
    "Oh, I'm not.” Spencer couldn't look at Jason.
    "I'll be glad to tell you about all your good points, but over a Chinese meal in my tiny kitchen isn't the way I imagined I'd be doing it."
    Holy Hell, was he dreaming? Spencer wanted nothing more than to forego dinner and get right to it. But... there was a part—a fairly large part—of Spencer that wanted to prolong dinner for as long as possible. His inexperience would certainly show. However, he'd never gain experience unless he went for it. At twenty-two it was time to start living and enjoying whatever he could. “Um... you don't have to."
    Jason had spooned Mongolian beef, pork in plum sauce and Szechuan chicken onto a bed of fried rice on his plate. “I know. But I want to. You need more confidence if we're going to be together."
    "Okay,” Spencer replied, still unable to look at Jason. What exactly did ‘be together’ mean? For one night... the weekend? Or, did Jason want to date him? Butterflies were already forming in his stomach as he thought about what might happen later. Now they'd doubled and brought some friends. He swallowed against the lump forming in his throat.
    * * * *
    Spencer's eyelids were becoming heavier and heavier. He'd dozed off at least twice now. The way Jason was stroking his neck didn't help, either. But it was so nice. Spencer just stayed leaning against Jason, warm and safe with Jason's arm around him, and cuddled close enough to hear Jason's heart beat. Thum-thum thum-thum thum-thum... His eyes closed, all thoughts of stalkers forgotten, aware only of Jason.
    "'Snice."
    "Maybe we should go to bed?"
    "Don't wanna move,” Spencer mumbled, snuggling closer to Jason.
    Jason laughed softly. “You don't want to spend the night on the couch."
    "Wanna spend it with you.” Spencer felt so content on the couch with Jason. He didn't want it to end, but he was so sleepy, he could barely open his eyes.
    "You will."
    Jason shifted, and Spencer sat up, blinking.
    Jason held his hand out. “C'mon, we can snuggle better in bed."
    "'kay.” Spencer thought bed sounded like a wonderful idea. Eyes still closed, he stood and swayed on his feet. “Let's go."
    Jason's arm went around him, catching Spencer before he fell face forward onto the coffee table. “So, this is what two beers does to you, huh?"
    "Jus’ tired."
    Spencer's feet moved by themselves, with absolutely no help from him, to get him to the bedroom. Okay, Jason's arm had been there around his waist, holding him up, but his feet knew where they wanted to go. He took one look at Jason's bed and very nearly made his traitorous feet take him back to the living room. Except, those feet were having none of that and were now having their socks removed. Spencer couldn't