Rory (Coded for Love 1)

Draco shoved his hands in his pockets. “It’s pretty new, and to be honest I’m still a bit wary, don’t know if I’ll last.”

Rory was curious. “We could go get a drink you can tell me all about it.”

“Actually I can’t stay long. Got a business meeting soon.”

“A business meeting in the evening?”

“Well, I suppose it might be called a date.”

“Sounds like a cushy job to me.”

“I wish. At the minute I’m wondering what the hell I got into.”

Rory frowned. “You haven’t been hacking?”

“No, I haven’t,” Draco replied, quickly. “Well, not really.” He pushed his fingers through his hair and looked a little uneasy. “Anyway, enough about me. What was it you wanted to talk to me about?”

“Jackson. I intend to destroy the tool kit.”

“Why you asking me?”

“I just want to be sure you don’t need it.”

“No, this job is different.”

Again Rory’s curiosity hooked, but Draco didn’t look as if he wanted to talk about it. “I thought maybe Sean would need it, but he doesn’t need the temptation when he comes out. Last time I mentioned it he said no, and I was relieved.”

“Figures. So what are you waiting for?”

“I need to handle it right.” He went on to run his idea past Draco.

Draco broke into a grin. “I like it. Smart move.”

Relieved Rory nodded. “Your sister pointed out I had to do it in front of Jackson or it would never end.” Shit. He’d mentioned Sky already.

Draco eyeballed him in that way of his, then smirked. “Clever girl. She’s turned out even smarter than I expected, and I always knew she’d be canny.”

Rory refrained from commenting. He didn’t need Draco to get his back up again. “Did you know she’s in London, before we met that night?”

“Yes.” He shrugged. “Facebook.”

“Right.” Tension hung between them. Rory pressed on. “Well, we bumped into each other and it was entirely by chance.”

Draco pursed his lips but didn’t respond, so Rory carried on.

“She’s working as a barista on Paddington station an

d she’s trying to get a place in Art College next term. She’s pretty much alone in the city. I thought you might want to get in touch with her.” Rory added the last grudgingly. It was danger limitation he was doing here. He didn’t want Draco to find out about him and Sky from anyone else.

“Sure.” Draco pulled his phone from his pocket. “Text me the number.”

“I will, but there’s something else you should know.”

Draco looked up from his phone expectantly.

Rory tried to find the words, glancing away and back again as he considered the best way to break the news.

“You’re seeing her, aren’t you?”