Alex was surprised to get flowers from Jake. A guy he’d known for only two days already giving him flowers, while Jayden, the man he shared his whole life with, ironically hurt him.
“Uh, thanks, Jake. You didn’t have to do this. I mean—these flowers must have been very expensive.”
Jake smiled widely, making Alex blush. “You deserve these flowers, Alex. A beautiful man deserves something lovely. I know we just met, but I think you’re amazing and I really would like to know you better. If you want me to,” said Jake in a soft voice.
“I, uhh,” Alex stammered. Jake was a nice, gentle guy who treated him kindly. Alex didn’t want to hurt him, but Jayden was his boyfriend. Alex forgot if he ever told Jake that he was taken.
“You know,” Jake said, interrupting Alex’s train of thought. “I just…T
