Chapter 21
Mason took Noah’s hand in his, moved them both over to the couch, and they sat. Mason still couldn’t believe what Noah had said. That he’d admitted caring about Mason. It wasn’t a declaration of love, but it was good enough. After their conversation earlier on the hike, Mason hadn’t thought Noah would ever open up enough to say he cared. Hell, this afternoon, Noah had claimed he wasn’t gay. It didn’t solve anything about the rest of their conversation—Mason talking to Noah about the bar fight—but this was a big step, and it told Mason Noah was trying.
“Thank you for saying that.”
Noah nodded, and his face reddened.
“I understand it was hard for you.”
Noah looked down to where his and Mason’s hands lay clutched.
Was Noah shutting down already? “Will you stay for a couple mo
