Although it had apparently been in business just a short time, the Thai restaurant was great. Dean allowed Marco to order for them, keeping an eye on the prices just in case he was expecting Dean to cover the bill. Marco ordered a spicy dish, and halfway through the meal Dean could feel the sweat starting to break out on the back of his neck. Smiling to himself, he thought, probably not the last time that will happen tonight. They lingered over a pot of tea, the conversation, the chemistry between them intensifying.
“Wow, it has been so nice and cool in this restaurant that I’m not looking forward to going back out in that heat,” said Marco. “I’m glad I have my friend’s condo to stay in. I left the a/c cranked up pretty good when I left. Will you come back with me?”
Dean nodded. “That’s
