With the stars above us and a cozy thermal blanket over our bodies, I feel about as safe and loved as is humanly possible – and I want my Daddy to know that too.

‘I loved every second of that, Daddy,’ I reply. ‘And… I think I’m falling into someveryreal feelings for you too.’

‘Well it’s safe to say that I feel the same,’ Jason says. ‘Now, how about we lie down and take in these stars. Who knows, we might even see a shooting star and we can make a wish together?’

As if the night wasn’t perfect enough already?

I want to say more to Jason about how I feel, but instead I think my Daddy is right – it’s time to simply take in the night sky and enjoy the moment together.

Chapter 12

Jason

I think the guys knew from the spring in my step the next day at work that me and the boy had donethe deed.

After some back and forth ribbing and joshing, I did confirm that Nick and me were now totally official – and it felt good too.

To be fair to the guys, both Taylor and Kyle were totally happy for me. I mean, I knew they would be but it’s always nice to hear these things confirmed, right?

Speaking of Nick, me and the crew are driving over to his place right now to begin work for the day. We’ve got some heavy lifting to do, and a serious amount of dirt to dig and move to prepare the ground for what will be the house’s foundations.

‘Yo, so is Nick going to be all naked and waiting for his Daddy?’ Taylor laughs, trying to provoke me as I drive around the corner that will take us onto Nick’s street.

‘Maybe he’ll be waiting for you in nothing but a collar?’ Kyle adds, his loud voice projecting over the in-truck stereo.

‘Jeez, do you two think about anything other than sex?’ I say, shaking my head. ‘I mean… itwouldbe nice if the boy was waiting for me like that!’

I’m only joking of course, but it’s pointless trying to be coy and shy around Taylor and Kyle. And anyway, I’ve known both of them for long enough to know that beneath the banter they are both very respectful and good-natured dudes.

‘Here we are,’ I say, pulling the truck up into Nick’s driveway. ‘Looks like we’ve got a good weather day ahead of us, so I’m thinking we go absolutely balls out to try and clear as much of the build’s footprint as we can?’

‘Hell yeah,’ Taylor replies.

‘Hell to the motherfuckin’ yeah,’ Kyle adds. ‘I’ve got a big leg session planned for after work, so anything I do now that adds extra intensity to my gym time later I’m all for it!’

‘That’s commitment,’ I laugh, the idea of doing a leg day at the gym after spending my working day squatting and thrusting all manner of heavy objects filling me with dread. ‘I think you’re crazy, but… whatever turns you on my man.’

The three of us laugh and get out of the truck.

With Nick being busy at The Little Petal, I know that we’ll have a clear run to plough through a ton of work without having to worry about being interrupted.

Nick has been a good boy when it comes to not interfering too much, but the truth remains that he does like to involve himself a little bit too much for my liking – which of course I always remind him of as I spank his naughty butt later!

I do decide to send my baby boy a quick message though.

I like to keep my clients informed of my whereabouts, just to make sure my work schedule is as transparent as possible.

I know me and Nick are an item, but that doesn’t mean I want to slack off and compromise my work practices – especially after the shit-stirring words of his neighbor.

Taking my phone out of my pocket, I begin typing…

Boy – we’re here! Got a big day ahead of us, so don’t be surprised if you don’t hear from me until way after lunch time. Speak later, sweet cheeks! Daddy XoXo.

I smile as I press send.

It feels so good to have a boy in my life, and the fact that it’s someone so wonderful as Nick is the icing on the cake.

Now all I need to do is show my baby boy what an incredible home I can build for him and who knows where all of this might lead.