Chapter 11
Three weeks later, Tyler stood in Jarod’s kitchen, making tomato sauce while Jarod took a quick shower. Tyler had fought his temptation to join him. Jarod had mentioned how hungry he was, and Tyler had known if he’d gone with Jarod, food would be delayed for a while.
Soon, Jarod padded into the kitchen in a pair of sweats and a T-shirt that read, Nurses Do It With Patience. His smile had Tyler melting.
“That smells delicious,” Jarod said as he inhaled deeply.
Tyler took Jarod in his arms and buried his face in the crook of Jarod’s neck, also inhaling. All of Tyler’s senses were on high alert. “So do you.” He forced himself to release Jarod, but before he could, Jarod grabbed Tyler’s hips, not letting him slink away.
“What can I do to help?”
“Just keep doing what you’re doi
