Chapter 13“Not a good idea? What’s wrong with a hug?”
“Because I’m afraid we wouldn’t stop there.”
“Look, man, I know how you feel about s*x. I promise I won’t come on to you.” Joe tried not to grin. “Unless you give the okay.”
“Thanks.” Micah looked embarrassed. “Right now it’s not you I’m worried about. But, as you said, there’s nothing wrong with a hug.”
So, awkwardly, they hugged.
“It’s been a great evening. Thanks for having me. And thanks for opening up. You know, about Peebee an’ all.” He said all this softly into Micah’s ear.
Micah shivered, pushed back, and shook his head. “Hey! You were practically blowing in my ear.” But he was grinning, so Joe knew he wasn’t really mad.
“I think I’d better go home right now, before anything else happens.”
Still grinning, Micah said, “Ma
