Chapter 6Bobby was a sound sleeper but something had woken him. Listening, he heard it—thunder, closely followed by the sound of rain spattering against the window. A still peacefully sleeping Phil lay half atop Bobby, the man’s head resting on Bobby’s left shoulder, his limbs closely intertwined with Bobby’s.
“It’s okay, love,” Bobby whispered, “I got you. You’re safe here with me.”
Phil carried on sleeping, despite the ferocious battle of the elements going on outside. Bobby was sure Phil wasn’t afraid of storms, but it was fun to pretend he was. Doing so fed Bobby’s instinct to protect and keep safe those things he held dear. Despite the short time he’d known Phil, he was definitely starting to have feelings for the man.
“You’re safe.” Bobby rubbed Phil’s left biceps. “It’s just a st
