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It was past midnight when Travis went upstairs. He was about to open the door to his room and go in, but instead he looked toward Geoff’s room two doors down. He walked over and listened at the door, then knocked softly.
Geoff answered, “Is that you, Travis?”
“Yeah.”
“Come on in.”
Travis opened the door and shut it behind him. Geoff lay in the dark with his eyes open, and Travis saw in the dim light from outside that Geoff had made a place next to him in bed. Travis got in next to Geoff, and they kissed, their hands exploring each other.
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Geoff woke to bright sunshine filtering through lace curtains. Travis’s side of the bed was empty. He threw the blankets aside, got out of bed, and opened the door slightly, then poked his head out. He heard the sound of the shower r
