“This is where they met?” Kreed asked, trying to remember the story Colt had told them as they turned down a long street that ran alongside the ocean.
“Nah, I don’t think so. I think they came here on vacation when they were younger and Jace bought the place years later when it came up for sale.”
“Who would’ve known cheerleading paid so well,” Kreed added, watching the houses as they passed by. The farther they got on the street, the more space separated each home.
“I know, right? That’s all I kept thinking in Dallas.” GPS interrupted them again, so they paid closer attention to the house numbers until they came to a stop in front of a very nice cottage-style home.
“Man, it was nice to have them offer this up,” Kreed said, unbuckling his seatbelt. Aaron hopped from the driver’s side. The tropical backdrop stood in stark contrast against the kid’s dark, winter wardrobe of jeans and long-sleeve shirt. Kreed worked his feet back inside his flip-flops he’d shoved to the corner of the floorboard then opened his door. He stepped out, breathing in the clean, salty air. No doubt the place was beautiful.
Kreed headed toward the trunk as Aaron clicked the key fob to open the latch. He grabbed both the heavy bags, letting Aaron get his backpack and laptop. Those two items were always the first things cared for in any trip they made.
“I need to change,” Aaron said, standing near the front porch, waiting for Kreed to make his way up the sidewalk by the driveway.
“Yeah, I checked the temperature on the way here. It’s close to eighty degrees.”
Aaron reached for the handle of one of the bags Kreed carried, trying to take his own luggage, but Kreed held on tight, nodding in the direction of the house to get Aaron moving. Of course, Aaron was more than capable of carrying his own heavy shit, but Kreed just liked doing it for his guy.
Aaron finally relented, moving forward, walking first toward the house, fishing something out of his front pocket. The closer they got to the front door, Kreed saw some of the repairs Jace and Colt said they’d made. The porch looked pretty new, though the house appeared to be in need of a new paint job.
“They haven’t been here since the accident?” Kreed asked, taking the steps up to the front door. “Didn’t they say Michaels repaired the roof?”
“Yeah, that’s pretty funny. Jace put him straight to work, didn’t even give him a chance to breathe. Colt must’ve been trying hard to get his foot back in the door.” Aaron swung the front door open, showing an entry that looked right in the middle of a remodel. Colt’s accident had stopped the progress they’d made while trying to spruce the place up. The kitchen sat right off the entry with the dining room and living room straight ahead. Curtains were drawn shut along the back wall, and Kreed supposed that was a sliding glass door, but instead of looking for himself, he headed toward a hall located to the side of the living room.
He found one small bedroom, a bathroom, and the door at the end of the hall leading into the master bedroom. He opened the door all the way and stepped inside the large, nicely decorated room. The master suite had a modern feel, decorated in soothing island colors. If he ever owned his own place, this would be exactly what he wanted. His senses relaxed even further. The room looked very much like one you’d find in a high-end, expensive spa. Right up his alley! Man, he was going to love this place.
After looking around, Kreed placed both suitcases in the closet before going back in search of Aaron. The living room curtains were now open and Aaron stood at the back porch railing, looking out over the ocean.
“It’s peaceful here,” Aaron said, never looking back. Kreed smiled as he came through the door, wondering if Aaron knew how telling that move was. They were truly in sync with one another if Aaron could sense when he was around.
“Yeah, I was thinking that driving up,” Kreed confirmed, moving in behind Aaron and wrapping his arms around his waist. He didn’t stop pressing against Aaron until they touched from head to toe. Aaron’s body relaxed into his, his back resting against Kreed’s chest. Several minutes passed as Kreed got lost in the churning white and blue of the water as the waves broke over the surface of the ocean. He needed a place just like this in his life. Maybe someday.
“This is so beautiful. I can’t believe I’m here with you. That day at the airport when I first saw you in person, I never imagined I would be in Hawaii, let alone wrapped in the hot leather god’s arms, staring out at the Pacific. You’re unexpected,” Aaron said quietly, seemingly just as lost to the lure of the ocean as Kreed.
“You too. I knew I wanted you when you shot me down in front of Mitch on Skype, but that was something different. I don’t know how many times I jacked off with thoughts of fucking that smart mouth of yours fueling my fantasies. And when I saw you at the airport in person, you confused the hell out of me. So yeah, you’re unexpected in the best way,” Kreed responded, whispering the words before brushing his lips against the sensitive spot on Aaron’s neck right behind his ear. “Change clothes. Let’s make a quick store run so we can go down to the beach and stay there. I see a fire pit. We can cook and eat down there tonight.”
Aaron nodded, but didn’t really move. Instead, he began to unbutton the front of his long-sleeve shirt before undoing his wrist buttons. “That’s a good plan. We need to add condoms to the grocery list; we’re almost out. But I was thinking a swim wouldn’t be bad. The water looks so tempting.”
Aaron took a step from the embrace and peeled his shirt off, dropping it before quickly unfastening his jeans. Kreed’s mouth gaped open when those pants hit the steps, then Aaron’s underwear was lost in the sand a few feet from the water’s edge as Aaron ran into the surf and motioned for Kreed to join him seconds before disappearing under the water. That cute bouncing butt held his gaze until it disappeared into the surf.