Page 86 of Tide Over

I roll us over so he’s on his back, pulling out of him to take my cock in my hand as I lean over him. But he uses the same move I did on him, and pushes my hand away so he can take it instead. A sudden rush of pleasure courses through my body as Theo strokes my cock and I come over his stomach. As I come downfrom my high, my heart beating fast and euphoria lingering, Theo meets my eyes and smirks.

His hand lifts to his stomach as he runs his fingers through my cum, and my gaze drops to follow the movement. Then, he does the same thing to his cum on me. And when his hand lifts to his lips, and his tongue runs over his fingers… I feel like I could come again right now.

He hooks his other hand around the back of my neck, bringing my mouth to his. His tongue pushes past my lips to give me a taste of us… and it’s fucking perfection.

When he releases me, I roll onto my back beside him and let out a breath, waiting for my heart to settle.

We’re silent for a moment, only our heavy breaths filling the room.

Until Theo speaks.

“Holy fuck.”

I huff out a laugh and nod. “Yeah.”

We lie in comfortable silence for a bit longer, staring up at the skylight as a warm, contented feeling settles over me. A peaceful feeling… like everything in the world has slowed down just for us.

When Theo turns his head to look at me, I meet his gaze and take in the way his eyes are sparkling.

I think mine might be too.

Because with him, everything else fades away. All the confusion, hurt, and pain… it all takes a back seat, making room for so much more in my life. A soft smile pulls at my lips as I stare into his eyes, and let my gaze roam over his freckles.

He reaches up and gently pushes my hair back from my face. “I love seeing you smile,” he says softly.

I nod. “Same.”

His gaze lingers on mine, his expression turning thoughtful. “There’s something I think I want to do… before you go back to work. If you’re ok with it…”

“What?” I ask.

Theo takes a deep breath, his eyes flicking to my lips before meeting mine again. “Tell my family I’m gay.”

I smile, leaning in to brush my lips over his.

“Let’s do it.”

THIRTY-TWO

Liam stirsin bed before I can slip out of the room, and I hear his low voice in the soft darkness. “Hey.”

I cross the room and sit on the edge of the bed, leaning down to press a kiss to his lips. “Hey.”

He rubs the sleep from his eyes, and I smile down at him and Miss Bobber, who is sprawled out in her usual spot in the middle of the bed.

“What’s your plan for today?” I ask, tracing my fingers lightly over his arm.

His hand lands on my thigh with a gentle squeeze. “I’m going to put the baseboards in the sunroom now that the floor’s done.”

I smile. “Then it just needs a coffee table.”

He smiles back at me, and I need to remind myself to breathe.

I nod, pausing for a moment. “What do you think about going to see my mom tonight?”

He tugs me down again, placing a kiss on my lips, full of quiet reassurance. “Whatever you want, mo chridhe. I’m there with you.”

I kiss him back, thankful for him and the strength and courage he gives me. I’m nervous to come out to my family, butI also know he’s right. They love me, and I know it’ll be ok. But to make things a little more manageable, I’ve decided to tell my mom first. And now that I’ve decided this is happening, I can’t sit on it for too long and let the anxiety build.

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