Page 43 of Simply Perfection
“Tell Logan I said ‘hi’.”
Trevor parroted appropriately, then laughed at whatever Logan sent through the text message in return.
Trevor slid the phone into his pocket and came back toward the sofa, flopping down beside Niall. “Logan and I are going shopping tomorrow after work, so you don’t have to worry about picking me up.”
“Wait, what? Are you sure that’s a good idea?” Matt asked.
“I have to buy your Valentine’s presents, and Logan said he needs to pick something up on Newbury Street anyway. We’re both coming from work already, and Logan will drive me here afterwards.”
Matt stood and moved over the other side of Trevor. “Logan is my friend as much as he is yours. In any other situation, I would never question your desire to spend time with him, but … given the danger and his limitations, can you honestly tell me he’s the right man to protect you right now?”
“He … he was—”
“He was. But he’s not that man anymore. You know that,bello.”
“I think I’m missing something here. Either of you wants to fill me in?” Niall asked.
Trevor looked over at Niall. “The same insurgent attack that resulted in the onset of Logan’s hearing loss also caused him PTSD. He still deals with anxiety attacks and occasional flashbacks.”
“Wow, I had no idea. I’ve never seen any outward signs…”
“Most days he does okay. He’s learned techniques for dealing with the anxiety, but during a high-stress situation, who knows what might happen?” Matt added.
“So what do you suggest?” Trevor asked Matt.
“How would you feel if Ryan went with the two of you? He is an FBI agent.”
“He works in counter intelligence, not violent crime,” Trevor countered.
“True, but he knows how to shoot and is licensed to carry. I think Logan would be the first to tell you that your safety is the most important thing right now, not his ego.”
Trevor nodded. He flipped phone out and started typing. It seemed as though only seconds had passed when the little chime alerted them to Logan’s response.
“He agrees. I guess I’ll call Ryan?” Trevor looked over at Matt. “Do you know his number?”
Trevor seemed unsure. Niall understood Trevor’s reluctance. Over the last couple of months, Niall and Trevor had gotten together with Ethan and Ryan a few times, but they were hardly at the close friend stage yet. And despite Ryan’s friendliness, Niall would have hated to make a cold call like Matt was asking Trevor to do.
“Why don’t I call him, hmm? Would that be easier?” Matt asked.
Trevor nodded enthusiastically. “Thanks.”
Matt placed a quick kiss on Trevor’s lips and took the phone from Trevor’s hands. Niall sat back on the sofa and pulled Trevor into his arms.
“You okay?” he asked, softly.
“Yeah. It’s a little surreal having this tight-knit group of friends you and I have become a part of. You and Matt are my world, but it’s nice to know they’re there for us. ”
Trevor’s head rested on Niall’s shoulder. His honey had been through a lot that day, and despite Trevor’s earlier nap, Niall sensed his body and mind were still exhausted. They sat in silence, simply enjoying being together.
A few minutes later, Matt returned and handed Trevor his phone.
“It’s all set. Ryan and Ethan will meet you and Logan at headquarters, then all four of you will head for Newbury. It’s going to be cold, so make sure you take care of yourself.”
Niall felt Trevor’s body stiffen against him. Trevor stood, and Niall saw the flare in his eyes to come back with a biting remark, but then the azure orbs softened and Trevor simply put his arms around Matt. “I will. Thank you.”
Matt hugged Trevor back, and the two shared a kiss. It was beautiful to watch them. Matt’s olive skin and dark hair against Trevor’s paler features and coloring. Matt’s large, muscled body wrapped so gently around Trevor’s slighter frame. Trevor stood on his toes to get closer to Matt, but the added inches only helped so much. Matt scooped Trevor up into his arms and headed back for the bedroom. Trevor’s laughter echoed in the hallway as Niall set about shutting off all the lights and making sure the door was locked. He made a pit stop in the hall restroom, then went to join his lovers.
As Niall entered the room, the sight of Matt and Trevor’s nude bodies entwined on the bed greeted him. Matt was working Trevor open, and the sight of Matt’s long fingers buried inside Trevor’s body caused Niall’s mind to blank. Raw, pure desire flooded his system. Niall divested himself of his clothing and sat in the chair beside the windows. With his legs spread, he slowly stroked his cock to hardness while keeping his eyes trained on Matt and Trevor’s mating on the bed.
