Chapter 13
Ryan woke up first, startled by the daylight that streamed through his curtains and the Sunday church bells ringing from the bell tower on campus. He turned to see his boyfriend still there, crouched up tightly like a child, his beautiful blond eyelashes moving in time with his sleeping breath.
He leaned over and kissed Erik on the forehead, then saw the man smile.
“God Morgon,” said Erik, in Swedish.
“Good moron?” Ryan answered back.
“You’re hopeless,” said Erik, then pulled Ryan back in for a kiss.
“I need to brush my teeth,” said Ryan, embarrassed by his morning breath.
“No, you don’t,” said Erik, kissing him again. “But let’s take a shower together! I’ve always wanted to do that!”
“You shower with me and all the other guys every day at practice!” said Ryan, laughing.
