Page 52 of Black Hollow: Awakening

“Of course I’d believe you. I’m not you,” he couldn’t resist adding, a hint of resentment in his voice.

Danny gave him a dirty look.

“More like I’m not you, lying about where I’m going.”

Their eyes met.

“I’m sorry,” they blurted out at the same time.

After a moment of confusion, they both burst out laughing.

“I know I’ve been over the top lately,” Danny began in a conciliatory tone. “I guess I really was jealous of your new friends. I mean, the whole thing still doesn’t sit right with me, but it’s your business and I should be happy that you’re surrounding yourself with more people. Even if you’re doing it at the expense of our friendship.”

“I shouldn’t have lied,” Will admitted in return. “And I shouldn’t have interfered with your choices. I’m sorry.”

Danny smiled faintly.

“Well… I can promise you one thing. If it goes well, I’ll tell you everything, down to the smallest detail.”

“I’ll hold you to that.”

Danny must have really cared, because he spent the rest of the day getting ready. Will helped him, offering his opinions, though honestly, he didn’t have to. Dan looked fucking incredible. When he cleaned up nice, he was unbelievably attractive. Will didn’t understand why he didn’t do it every day.

Dan left around five, and Will sprawled out in the living room in front of the TV. About an hour later, Oscar called him.

“Hey,” Will said with a smile, answering.

“Hey. How’s it going?”

“Good. I’m just watching some old western.”

“Lying on the couch?”

“No, sitting in the armchair, why?”

Oscar chuckled without answering.

“What are you doing?” Will asked.

“Sitting at my desk. I was writing a paper for chemistry, but I felt like talking to you.”

“Uh-huh. Why do I have a weird feeling that this is one of those conversations that’s heading toward what are you wearing?” Will asked slyly, biting his lip.

“Do you want it to be?” Oscar asked in a low voice.

A thrill of excitement shot through Will.

“I don’t know. It could be interesting.”

“So let’s try. What are you wearing, Will?”

Damn… If this kept up, he definitely wouldn’t be wearing pants for much longer, because Oscar’s tone was really turning him on.

“I could tell you the truth, but I’m afraid it wouldn’t be particularly sexy.”

“Then improvise.”

Will started to laugh. The fact that they were playing at foreplay over the phone instead of in real life was a little depressing, but also exciting, so he wasn’t going to complain.