Page 64 of A Hard Fit

“Hang on.” Luka’s covers rustled. “Sorry, did you say Rory’s parents are loaded?”

“Yes.”

“And?”

“And…that’s it. They have a chef.”

“Sweet. How was the food?”

“Luka!”

“I say this genuinely… What?”

“You know what it was like for me growing up.”

“I don’t really, you haven’t told me that much.”

“Well, I didn’t have a fucking chef.”

“I’m sorry, but other than theimpossibletask of buying Rory’s parents a Christmas present, I don’t really see the problem. If anything, it’s good news.”

Finn screeched to a halt, blinking. “I have to get them a Christmas present?”

“Oh, Finn.” Luka sighed.

“And listen.” Finn resumed his pacing, raking a hand through his hair. “Rory has gone to pack up their computer. To move it over here.”

Luka let out a low whistle. “Well, that is serious.”

“I can’t tell if you’re mocking me or not.”

“I am, but only a little. Because you are freaking out right now, and I want you to know that it’s all okay. It’s great, actually.”

“But—”

“It’s great that Rory’s parents are rich, and it’s great that Rory wants their computer at your place. Aren’t they basically there all the time anyway?”

“Yeah.” Finn’s reply was muffled as he rubbed his beard. He stopped to stare out of the window. It was snowing again, in big fat uneven flakes that had already covered the grass and were now sticking to the sides of the road.

“So. This is your partner wanting to spend even more time with you.”

Finn nodded, then remembered Luka couldn’t see him. “Right. You’re right.”

“Do you love Rory?” Luka’s voice was clear as day now.

“Yes.”

“Do they love you?”

“Yes.” Goosebumps swept over Finn’s skin when he realized how quickly and certainly he could answer that question. He exhaled. “Thanks.”

“You are so welcome.”

Finn pressed his forehead to the window. “How’s your day going?”

“Well, I was sleeping until my friend called me complaining that his partner who loves him wants to move in. Otherwise, good.”

“Fuck you. How’s Thomas?” Thomas had been staying at Luka’s place for the week while the heating in his condo was fixed, a fact that delighted and amused Finn.

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