Page 37 of Love in Unexpected Places

Matty’s heart swelled with affection.He’d thought the same just minutes before.“How could I not?”

Sullivan nodded, his smile growing brighter.He tilted his head up again, capturing Matty’s lips in another soft, sweet kiss.

This time, when Sullivan’s tongue slipped between Matty’s lips, seeking entrance, Matty eagerly granted it, moaning as their tongues found each other.The kiss became more intense, and Matty lost himself in the feeling of being connected to Sullivan in a way he’d never experienced before.

He stroked his hands down Sullivan’s back, pulling him closer until there was no space left between them.He could feel the hard length of Sullivan’s cock pressing against him, both of them straining against their jeans.It was a reminder of just how real this was and how much they both wanted it.Matty’s mind reeled with everything, from what had already happened between them to what they were about to do and the possible future they’d share.

Before he could let those thoughts overwhelm him, Sullivan broke the kiss again, pulling back just enough to look into Matty’s eyes.“Do you want to...”he trailed off, his voice hesitant as he tilted his chin toward the bed.

Matty swallowed, his chest tight with a mix of excitement and nerves.There was only one answer he wanted to give.“Yes.Let’s...”

He wasn’t sure what to say, so he nodded.He squeaked when Sullivan gently pushed him toward the bed and guided him onto the mattress until he was flat on his back.Sullivan followed him down, hovering above him for a moment as they looked into each other’s eyes, maybe searching for any sign of hesitation or fear.

Matty didn’t feel either.

Sullivan lowered himself until his chest was pressed against Matty’s, his arms braced on either side of Matty’s head.They were close enough that their noses brushed together with every breath, their lips millimeters apart, sharing the same breaths.

“Ready?”Sullivan asked, his voice slightly hoarse.

Matty nodded, his hands reaching up to cup Sullivan’s face.He stroked his thumbs over Sullivan’s cheekbones, knowing that while their situations were different, he wasn’t the only nervous one in the room.“I am.”

Matty closed the gap between them once more, sealing their lips together in a kiss that was every bit as consuming as the others but was also layered anticipation.He had Sullivan in his bed, and he couldn’t wait to experience it.

As their tongues tangled and their bodies moved together, Matty felt a sense of completeness that he’d never known before.This was what he’d been waiting for his whole life, and now that it was finally here, he never wanted it to end.

The kiss grew hotter and more desperate.Matty wanted so much more, but at the same time, if this was all he could have, he’d be happy.Still, maybe he could try asking for more.

Matty pulled back from the kiss, his breath coming in shallow gasps as he looked at Sullivan.“Can we...”Matty began, his voice trembling as he glanced between them.

Sullivan’s eyes widened for a split second, but he nodded.“Anything you want,” he croaked.

Matty couldn’t believe how Sullivan made him feel—flustered but also confident to ask and do what he wanted.He knew Sullivan wouldn’t reject him, and that gave him the push he needed to be brave.

Sullivan shifted his weight, moving to kneel between Matty’s legs as he reached for the button on Matty’s jeans.His fingers trembled as he started undressing Matty.It was nice to know that Matty wasn’t the only one feeling this so strongly.

Sullivan opened Matty’s jeans, his touch lingering just a moment longer than necessary.The fabric parted, revealing Matty’s underwear and the hard cock hidden under the fabric.Matty swallowed hard, feeling the heat rise in his cheeks.

“You’re so beautiful,” Sullivan whispered, his voice thick with emotion.He grabbed the bottom of Matty’s sweater and pulled it up.Matty had to help to get it off, but as soon as it was, Sullivan went to work on the buttons of Matty’s shirt.Matty wasn’t going to make him do all the work so he wrangled Sullivan out of his sweater and did the same, eager to see more of his boyfriend.

As the shirt opened, Sullivan’s chest came into view, his skin smooth and warm under the dim light.Matty’s eyes roamed over the expanse, taking in the curve of Sullivan’s collarbone, the way his muscles tensed and relaxed with every breath, the smattering of dark hair covering his skin.

“I’m a little nervous,” he confessed.

Sullivan smiled softly, leaning in to press a tender kiss against Matty’s now bare shoulder.“It’s okay to be nervous,” he said.“We can take our time.”

With that reassurance, Matty moved to the next button, working his way down the shirt.Each new inch of exposed skin was a step closer to everything Matty wanted, and he was impatient.When the shirt was finally undone, Matty pulled it apart slowly, savoring the sight of Sullivan’s broad shoulders and defined torso.He ran his fingertips along the edge of the fabric, tracing the line where it met Sullivan’s skin, smiling at the goosebumps that rose in response.

Sullivan shivered, his breath hitching slightly.“You’re incredible.”

Matty chuckled softly, leaning in to place a kiss just below Sullivan’s collarbone.“I don’t know about incredible.I’m just following my heart,” he replied, his lips curving into a smile against Sullivan’s skin.“And right now, my heart is telling me to get rid of this shirt.”

Matty tugged the shirt off Sullivan’s shoulders, pulling it down his arms and tossing it aside.He took a moment to drink in the sight of Sullivan’s bare chest.The room seemed to grow warmer, and he could have sworn his skin was tingling.

Matty reached out, running his hands up Sullivan’s sides, feeling the firmness of his muscles beneath his fingers.He let his thumbs dance across Sullivan’s nipples, watching as they tightened in response to his touch.Sullivan gasped softly, his head tilting back.

“Matty,” Sullivan breathed.

Sullivan leaned in, pressing his lips to Matty’s throat.He moved lower, kissing his way down Matty’s chest, pausing to gently nibble on one of his nipples.Matty’s hands flew to Sullivan’s head, holding him close as he arched his back, his breathing growing more ragged.

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