Page 17 of Dreamers Often Lie

“As many as you have, I bet.” He turned and grinned. “It’s absolutely hilarious the way this rivalry and hate between our studios only makes us more intrigued by the other. And it’s all because two old men can’t stand each other. I bet the Monty boys watch as many of our videos as we do of theirs.”

I knew that it was true. I watched all of Roam’s and Merc’s videos, as well as a few of their bottoms. Ben was a favorite of mine. “Who’s your favorite Monty boy?”

“Sir? That is a question that I refuse to answer.” He pouted.

I stood up and walked over to him as he stared at himself in the mirror. “You do know that I know, right?” I placed my hand on his shoulder and pinched. “I’m not an idiot.”

“I didn’t…” He looked at me in our shared reflection and grinned. “But let me have my mystery, anyway.” He turned and grabbed me by my hand, and led me back over to the loveseat. He sat down in my lap, curled up against me. “Isn’t he just wonderful? He’s the most handsome man I’ve ever seen. I think he’s as bored of his life as I am of mine.”

“What? You’re going to run away together?” I scoffed.

“Maybe?” he answered slowly. “I mean, he hasn’t asked. But I think I would.”

“You just met him, Jules. Roam acts like a pompous poser most of the time.” I felt like I had to warn Jules. When he fell in love, he fell with everything he had, and I picked up his broken pieces more than a few times in the past.

“It’s an act, Ty. He’s… He might be everything. I don’t know,” he admitted and kissed me on the cheek.

“If he hurts you… I’m going to have to go to prison. So be careful,” I growled.

“My protector and… You’re the only one who… I love that you’ve never been jealous of me. All of the other boys they… Well, they treat me differently. I annoy you, and I’m so grateful that you let me know.” He cuddled onto my shoulder, and his hair tickled my chin.

“You’re obsessed with yourself, Jules. But you have never been anything but honest and kind to me.”

“I feel the same way. In a different world, Ty, maybe we could have been the two who were running away together. But neither of us ever felt that way, did we?”

I kissed the top of his head. “Maybe we love each other more like cousins.”

“Close cousins who… Well, we have done some very nasty things together on camera.” He giggled. “Very… very… nasty.”

“That we have.” I chuckled happily.

“It was fun. Who knows? Maybe I’ve filmed my last scene, and tomorrow, when you wake up, I will have disappeared forever.”

“You wouldn’t say goodbye?” I was afraid of the answer.

“If I did, I'm afraid I wouldn’t leave.” He cuddled even closer as if he were trying to melt into me.

“Don’t do that. At least let me know.” I kissed his head once again.

“I’ll leave you a sign. If it’s meant to be, our paths will cross again.”

“This is depressing.”

“Yes.” He suddenly stood up and walked back over to his mirror. “Who knows? Maybe I’ll never leave. I really hate decisions.”

I stayed while he brushed his hair and went back to my room to cuddle with my cat. The thought of Jules leaving had depressed me.

8

Merc

“Iwasn’t sure that you’d actually meet me?” I grinned. I was way too happy that he’d come. There was just something about him, about our last interaction, that had really floored me.

“Well… What did I have to lose?” He slid into the booth. I noticed that he kept himself on the far side of the booth. “If you annoy me, I can fucking leave. Besides, my cock is gonna be up your ass in a few days.” His fucking smirk made my heart beat faster. It was not fair that someone this fucking hot existed in the world.

“I know.” I narrowed my eyes. “Contracts have been signed, and it’s official. My cock will also be upyoursif I remember correctly.”

“Yeah…” He glanced down at the table. “That was a surprise.”

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