章 12: Chapter 12

“Oh, but your hair. You’ve certainly

inherited that from your Uncle Henry. Come here, let me fix

it.”

Mason lost it completely. He couldn’t lie

still, he was laughing so hard.

The two eventually quieted, Parker settled

back down against Mason’s chest, Mason content to cuddle the bigger

boy. The silence was broken when Mason’s stomach rumbled.

Parker laughed softly. “I guess we ought to

get up so you can feed your belly.”

“Yeah. Wanna go out to eat? That way I can

show off my car.” Realizing his comments could be insensitive, he

quickly added, “Sorry, Parker, I didn’t mean it like that.”

“I know, bud. You’re just used to having nice

things. It was natural for you to say it.”

“I’m sorry.” Mason gave Parker a squeeze.

“It’s cool.”

Neither teen made an effort to move from

their comfortable embrace. However, Mason’s stomach had other

ideas, letting out another, and louder, groan.

Parker propped himself up on one elbow and

regarded Mason with a serious expression.