Way back when I wrote Loving Eden, in January of 2011, my dear friend and fellow author, Havan Fellows said...
"But what about poor Bailey?"
And I had an idea about poor Bailey, but he got pushed aside and things intervened, but finally, he's got his own story coming soon. This week's WIP Wednesday is an excerpt from the pre-edited version.
LOVING BAILEY
UNEDITED EXCERPT
Copyright 2013 © Lee Brazil
Ashton
tightened his grip and shifted Bailey closer pulling the younger man almost
into his lap. Bailey went willingly curling himself into Ashton and shifting
until their bodies were pressed tight together, hip to hip, and thigh to thigh,
"You're
sure you want me to move in here with you?" More tease than uncertainty lurked
in Bailey's voice this time, so Ashton tickled him in the ribs until he giggled
and pushed Ashton away.
"The
bungalow is small, I know, but it's close to the beach and the neighborhood is
great. If you'd rather live somewhere else, I'm not opposed to looking, but I'd
love for you to live here with me while we look." Ashton fell back against
the sofa laughing. Bailey lurched forward looming over him. Their gazes caught
and held. The laughter died on his lips as he took in the heat in Bailey's blue
gaze. He swallowed hard as a surge of passion overtook him. They'd waited so
long, resisted the desire that sparked between even as it grew more and more
insistent with each glance they exchanged, each kiss they shared, each caress
they dared explore. "Bailey..." he whispered.
Bailey's
mouth firmed with determination. He shifted, pushing Ashton back into the sofa
cushions, propping his elbows against the arm of the sofa so he could lean
forward and brush his lips across Ashton's mouth. Bracing himself for a
familiar onslaught, Ashton exhaled softly. He'd expected passionate demand and
entreaty, this soft coaxing kiss took him off guard and he opened to it
immediately.
Bailey
scooped his arms under Ashton, and despite their similar size, easily
maneuvered Ashton into his lap. Ashton
sat astride Bailey, their lips clinging in a dizzying caress that left him
yearning for more.
The
drone of the television faded into nothingness, replaced by the steadily
increasing rhythm of his pounding heart. The rush of blood sensitized his skin
obscured every sound outside his body, until the only sounds he was conscious
of were the low soul searing noises that Bailey made as the kiss deepened, and
his hands wandered.
Bailey
bucked against him, pushing their groins together, and Ashton groaned. Yanking
his mouth away, he panted. "Enough. Please."
"Don't
you..."
"Please,
Bailey. Honey, just a few more days. We've waited this long, a few more days is
okay, isn't it?" In need of distance and distraction to get his passion
under control, he lurched off the sofa and grabbed the takeout. "What did
you get?"
"Thai.
Sesame chicken and jasmine rice, from that place around the corner that you
like." He didn't need to see Bailey's face to know he was pouting, Ashton
could hear the displeasure in his voice.
More of that coming this September! Look for Loving Bailey wherever your favorite Ebooks are sold!
Check out other WIPS at Laura Harner's Blog & Havan Fellow's Blog
Can't wait.
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