"The weather is crappy, the fire is crackling, dinner is cooking, and Makai is nervous.
He's having dinner with his boyfriend Nolan, and there's something extra special about this date. He planned it all perfectly in his mind and rehearsed exactly what he wants to say. But now, when the moment has presented itself, Makai struggles to find the words.
Maybe the gift he has waiting will say it all."
Chapter 1 Rain tippy-tapped on the window as Makai Walker put the finishing touches on his gift. A quick glance revealed that the looming clouds had finally parted with their treasure, the trees swaying in the breeze, leaves dancing free of branches. It was a dreary September day, but there was no way the weather was going to dampen his mood. He’d worked too hard on the contents of the beautifully wrapped box to have his joy squashed. Besides, there was only an hour left before the man he loved arrived, and his barely contained excitement was enough to make even the worst day bearable. Plucking the package from the bed, Makai left his bedroom, making his way down the short hall to his dining space. He placed it on one of the dining chairs, giving the naked table only a momentary look be