Page 40 of Boy Issues

“All the time, then. Not just the bedroom?”

“I’d prefer that, but privately only. I don’t expect you to refer to me as Papi whenever we’re together, and not at all in public. This would be about us. I need to be upfront and say that my two closest friends know I’m a Papi, but I would never, ever, share anything personal about you or our relationship with them. That will be a big part of me showing you that I’m worthy of your trust.”

“Jesus.” Donovan went back to chewing on his lip. “Papi, huh?”

“You don’t want to refer to me that way?”

“Huh?” Donovan shook his head vehemently. “No, I want to—really want to. Just the idea makes me hot.” He gave Silver a sheepish smile. “The hints from you last night got me going.”

Silver smiled back at Donovan, his heart swelling from the excitement that what they were about to explore could be life-changing for them both.

“Then do you give me permission to be your Papi?”

Donovan grinned. “Hell yes.”

“Then don’t curse when you speak to your Papi.”

Silver winked then they both broke into laughter, all the tension seeming to drain from Donovan’s frame. Donovan’s features had brightened, and he gathered Silver’s other hand into both of his.

“I won’t, Papi.” Donovan’s grin got wider. “Now, what’s next?

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