Love is Always Write Anthology Volume 9

his father leaving him, then Colby. Those were the things he let ruin his life, caused him to shut everyone out. Being with Lucas helped him let go of that pain. Not only could Lucas treat a cut or a bruise, apparently he could heal Gabe's heart.
    Oh shit! I'm falling in love with him.
    "Hey Gabe, you okay?" Eric leaned across his desk to get a better look at him.
    He wiped his hand across his now sweaty brow. When had he fallen in love? Wasn't it too early for that?
    "Yeah, I'm fine." He smiled at his partner. "I think I'm just tired."
    "What? Is Lucas keeping you up all night?" Eric teased.
    "Like I'd tell you." He chuckled. "Unlike you, I don't kiss and tell."
    Eric was about to speak when Gabe's phone went off. He held up a finger, signaling to Eric to wait a second. Looking down, he saw Lucas's number flash across the screen. A smile a mile wide broke across his face.
    "Hello Mr. Jacques, how are you doing this fine afternoon?" He couldn't hide the happiness that warmed his heart just by talking to Lucas.
    "Someone's happy today, aren't they?"
    "I'm always happy."
    "Bullshit. Only when you're with Lucas," Eric hollered from his side of the desk.
    "Eric, don't you have to finish filling out that report? Jackass," he mumbled under his breath. He turned his chair away from Eric to gain a little privacy.
    "Oh, go easy on him. I love hearing that I make you happy."
    "I love it too." Gabe bit the side of his cheek. There he went, using that four letter word again.
    "Well, I'm glad. But I was calling for a reason."
    "And that would be?" Lucas sounded extremely giddy on the phone and it amped up his excitement.
    "Come to my house when you get off work. I have a surprise for you."
    "Oh really?" He knew he was glowing, but he couldn't help it. "Do I get a hint?"
    "Nope. Just get here as soon as you can. See you soon, baby."
    Lucas didn't wait for him to say good bye. He hung up the phone and looked over at Eric. "He has a surprise for me."
    "Last time Anna said she had a surprise for me, she told me she was pregnant with kid number three." He held up three fingers.
    "I don't think that'll be Lucas's surprise." He said a silent thank you that he was gay. He loved being around Eric's kids, but he didn't think he was cut out to be a full-time dad.
    The day droned on. He had some work to finish up on before he could leave the station, but promised he'd leave by seven at the latest. He was dying to see what Lucas had in store for him.
    He pulled into Lucas's drive around seven forty-five. The house was dark, except for the lone porch light glowing in the darkness. Like a beacon welcoming him home.
    He climbed out of the car and jogged up the steps. He knocked once, but Lucas didn't come to the door. So he knocked again, louder, but still no Lucas. Looking from side to side, he then tried the knob. It turned in his fist.
    Anger prickled at his skin at Lucas's carelessness. The man had to take better care of his safety. For all Lucas knew, he could be a robber.
    Pushing the door open, he stepped inside. He looked around, but he didn't see Lucas anywhere. His anger turned to fear. What if something had happened to him? He rushed down the hall to Lucas's bedroom. When he reached the entryway, he stopped. Lucas sat in the chair by his bed, staring at him. His heartbeat slowed at seeing that Lucas was okay.
    "Don't move," Lucas said, as he pulled the chain on the bedside lamp.
    Bright light flooded his eyes and he brought up his hand to block the glare. Blinking a few times, his eyes finally adjusted to the light. His attention landed on what appeared to be some sort of swing hanging from the ceiling.
    "Do you like it?" Lucas asked from his chair, never getting up to come greet him.
    Gabe looked to Lucas, then back to the swing. "What is it?"
    "It's a sex swing."
    His pulsed kicked back up. Did that meant they were finally going to have sex?
    "I want you to remove all your clothes, then walk over to me."
    He nodded his head and did as Lucas requested. First he removed his jacket, then his shirt. He toed off his shoes, pushing them to the side. Lastly he undid his jeans and pulled them down his legs. Once he stood fully naked, he slowly made his way across the room toward Lucas.
    "Good boy," Lucas drawled out, nice and slow. His gaze roamed over Gabe's body, leaving a tingling sensation everywhere his eyes touched. "I think we've waited long enough and I want to take things further. If that's okay with you."
    "Yes," Gabe answered as