Chapter 29
On the way back to their apartment, Matt kept hold of one of Vic’s hands, refusing to let it go even when his lover had to shift gears. Vic used his other hand, reaching around the steering wheel to move the gear shaft into place, and kept his right hand curled between both of Matt’s palms. They drove in silence spoiled only by the radio playing softly between them.
When the car pulled to a stop in front of their building, they sat together for a moment, listening to the engine tick as it cooled. With a squeeze of his hand, Vic leaned across the middle of the seat and planted a rough kiss on Matt’s temple. Sudden tears blurred Matt’s vision, but he refused to let them fall. He was safe now, here, with Vic. Everything was back to normal. He would be all right.
He sat in the
