Although Justin’s house had seemed lifeless, cold, and unwelcoming, Thom’s knock was answered. A wave of emotion hit him, and everything from Thom’s chest to his groin clenched. It felt like he’d been tackled, but in the weirdest way possible. This wasn’t being mowed down by a fully suited-up linebacker. Instead, it was like being in a pillow fight with a group of cupids and getting walloped by a super soft chunk of cloud—a cloud that exuded pheromones and radiated rainbows.
Thom’s gaze tracked every inch of Justin’s face. Had he really waited this long to do this? “Listen, I—”
“I owe you an apology,” Justin blurted.
“I…no, no, I’m here because I—”
Justin nodded. “You don’t have to believe me, but I honestly had no idea how inappropriate that would seem until I got caught.”
“Well, tha
