Page 46 of Call Me Sir

It’s insanely hot watching him unravel, shoulders sagging, jaw relaxing, eyes fluttering closed.

Then he pulls out and leans against me, rubbing my legs. The touch is so… nice.

“Let’s go shower.”

He helps me up and I hate to admit that my legs are wobbly like I’ve just learned how to walk.

Sal doesn’t laugh or tease me, just helps me to the shower and hops in after. We take turns scrubbing each other down with bubbles and end up kissing a little. I think Sal can tell I’m exhausted though because after he kisses my neck, he pecks the tip of my nose and shuts off the water.

He helps pat me dry when we’re out and even picks out a baggy shirt for me to wear along with some boxers. He changes into a pair of plaid pajama bottoms and a black tee that shows off his big arms. I try not to drool at the sight of them.

Turning off the lights we crawl into bed and immediately he spoons me.

Everything feels like a dream. A fever dream and wet dream all in one. And a sweet dream, too.

“Goodnight, baby,” he whispers into my ear.

“Goodnight, Torey.”

His hands gently squeeze my abdomen and I’m out like a light.

Thirteen

Cole

The warm blanket of safety surrounding my heart and mind is shattered by a pounding on the door.

Sal’s large arm flies from where he held me. We both sit up in a panic.

His dark hair is askew from sleep, and his eyes bloodshot.

“Cole!”

It’s Anthony’s voice from outside my door!

I glance at the clock; it’s eight in the morning.

“Wait here,” I tell him as I stumble out of bed.

I don’t bother glancing back but close the bedroom door and shuffle to the front door.

There’s another round of pounding and I swing the door open leaving Anthony mid knock wearing the most worried expression.

“You’re alive!”

I blink a couple times trying to process what his words mean.

“I thought something bad happened to you!”

The way the worry washes from him and is replaced with the most unabashed grin, I frown at him.

“I’m alive.”

“More than alive,” he says, crossing his arms. “Alive and well I see.”

Huh?

I’m too exhausted and relaxed and scared to understand what he’s saying.

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