Chapter 25Devante felt itchy in his skin, unsettled, all Friday night after Michael left, and all Saturday. His arms ached for Michael, his skin prickled to feel Michael’s pressed against him, and it didn’t stop until Saturday night, when he went to Mood to meet his friends and could pull Michael into his arms again.
Michael gave him a kiss and a dazzling smile, and they settled into the booth together, signaling Katie at the bar for their drinks. Devante slung an arm around Michael’s shoulders and Michael reached up to take his hand, interlacing their fingers with a happy sigh.
“I missed you,” Devante murmured into Michael’s ear.
“I love you,” Michael murmured back. Devante’s heart thumped in his chest and he tugged Michael a little closer.
They were the first ones there, and had a go
