Love is Always Write Anthology Volume 10

little time I have is reserved for Archer."
    "So can I spend some time with you and Archer?"
    "What?" Zach stared again, he thought he saw freckles on Noah's lips, imagined licking them.
    "I don't mind spending some time with you and Archer together."
    "Really?" He looked into those intense green eyes again. God, he really was an idiot.
    "Really. I love the little guy."
    Zach would have said that Noah had never seen Archer in one of his moods, but that wasn't true, was it? It was Noah who'd calmed him and watched him for the last couple of hours. "I guess that would be alright. I think." Zach bit his lip.
    Noah's gaze focused on it right away and Zach's waning blush intensified again. "Great. Can I have your number? I'll keep pestering you until you're available. If that's alright with you?"
    "Um, yeah, that would be okay." Zach babbled out the number wishing Archer was awake so that he could use him as a shield. Not that it would have stopped the blood from rushing to his face.
    "Thank you, sweetcheeks." Then Noah leaned forward, his fingers trailing down the edge of Zach jaw, making him shiver.
    It took Zach's breath away, the time seemed to have stopped and all he could see were those freckled lips coming closer, those green eyes holding him in place. He moaned before Noah's skin touched his, and once it did there was nothing but glitter shimmering in his head. Softness and skill reminded him how long ago he'd had his last kiss and the tongue separating his lips showed him how some of the best things in life were simply sweet.
    Zach was dizzy once Noah stepped away, still looking dazzling and mischievous, his fingers still touching Zach's face, "That was amazing, darling. I hope I get to do it again."
    That was enough for Zach to moan again and even after the grinning rock star left, he took a minute or two getting his head back together.
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    The call came before a show, while Zach had as much make up on as Noah did during his concerts – yes, he'd finally Googled him – and every piece of clothing on him was removable with just a snap of his fingers.
    "Yes?" Zach asked, breathing hard from excitement. The place was full as it usually was at the beginning of the weekend.
    "Hey, sweetcheeks. I've missed you." The already rushing heart in Zach's chest picked up speed.
    "Hey," Zach squeaked, making one of the other dancers look at him with a tilt of his head.
    "Can I see you this weekend? I'm in town and have a few hours free." Noah's voice still sounded as if he were seducing Zach over the line, so soft when compared to how the guy sounded on a stage.
    "Um, yes. I think." Zach forced his head to focus. "Yes. Sunday would be good if you're free. I'm not working in the morning so Archer and I will be hanging out somewhere the whole day."
    "That sounds wonderful. How about the park, late morning? I think it will be warm enough."
    Zach grinned, liking how Noah thought of Archer first. "Great. The Memorial Park sound good? It's close to us so we'll just walk."
    "Sure, whatever suits my two darlings." Noah stretched the word and Zach had to blush again. He just had to.
    "See you then."
    "You betcha, sweetcheeks."
    Zach hung up and tried to recover his cool. There was no two ways about it, meeting Noah was something he was looking forward to. The man was pure energy the way he moved while singing, and his voice? Zach wasn't sure but it seemed likely he could come just by listening to dirty words from those lips. All his clothes were tight and everything he did seemed to be sexually charged. But one thing that Internet said was what really mattered, Noah didn't fool around. He was a one man guy and he seemed to be fall into relationships with his whole heart.
    With the song ending and Dani getting off the stage, Zach had his cue and rushed forward, feeling the beat that was just his up on that stage, the heat that spurred him on and the calls that made him feel alive. It was another night when he just danced. For Archer and for himself, Zach danced because he liked it.
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    A day in the park seemed just what Zach needed come Sunday. He had Archer in his chair, snacks in the compartment below it and a blanket in his backpack. Despite being nervous, Zach was looking forward to seeing Noah and spending an afternoon with him.
    He spread out everything on the blanket on the grass, got some toys out for Archer and sat him in between them. Only recently had he started crawling which worried Zach, considering the little guy