Boyfriend Countdown

Chapter 1

Boyfriend Countdown

By J.D. Walker

December 25th

“It’s time for you to make a choice, Milo.”

I turned over in bed to stare at Nelson, one of my many friends with benefits. “What are you talking about?”

He was messing with my afterglow. The s*x had been spectacular. Always was. In fact, I called him the most often of my liaisons. It was that good between us.

“I want a relationship.” He poked my chest. “With you.”

Yup, definitely harshing my mellow. “I’m not boyfriend material. I like to keep things simple and string-free. This isn’t news, is it?” I sat up and leaned against the headboard, scratching some dried c*m from the hairs on my chest. “Why can’t we continue like this? It’s worked so far. To our mutual pleasure, I might add.”

“Because it’s time to grow up and be mature adults.” He leaned over me, messy blond curls falling into his golden brown eyes. “I know for a fact that I’m not the only guy you call in your little black book when you want to f**k a hole. Hell, I have a black book, too. But I want to settle down, and I’d like to be the only one you call from now on.” His gaze on mine was dangerously soft and tender. My heart jumped a little in fear. f**k that.

I forced a smirk. “Give up my booty calls? Are you serious? Life’s too short to stick it to one guy.”

Though, I’ll admit to Nelson being my favorite. His ass was so tight. He knew all my hotspots, and we fit together perfectly in bed. Other ways, too, if I were being honest, but that way lay maturity and responsible decisions. I didn’t want that. At least, not yet. Maybe never.

Nelson’s face registered disappointment. “I figured you’d say that.” He set the sheets aside and stood. “Well, I’m officially off-limits, as of right now.” Nelson dressed quickly and checked to make sure he had his cell phone and wallet. “I want this, Milo. Something meaningful with you beyond burning up the sheets. You have until New Year’s Day to give me your final answer. Deep down, I know there’s more to you than this superficial, s*x-starved version you portray to the world. And I’m not buying it. You want more, but you’re afraid. I don’t know why.”

“Wait, what?” My post-coital bliss evaporated. “Nelson, you can’t be serious.” I studied his face, not too handsome and ruggedly masculine. A face with character that I lov…liked a lot. Nope, he wasn’t joking.

“We’re in our late thirties, Milo, and I’m tired of one-night stands. I want a fresh start to the new year, with a boyfriend on my arm. I’d like it to be you because I think we’d be good together. But if not, I’m willing to look elsewhere.” He walked toward the door.

I scrambled after him, naked and surprisingly desperate. “Where’s all this coming from? You’ve never mentioned anything like this before. It’s kind of sudden, isn’t it?”

“Actually, it’s not.” He opened the door then turned to give me a kiss, full of tongue. My c**k tried to rise again, but it was worn out. We’d f****d twice. “Merry Christmas, Milo Slowiak. I wish you the best.”

He closed the door behind him as he left. I stared at it and wondered what the hell had just happened.