Love Is Always Write Volume 4

touch. But this way there were no distractions; no real life getting in the way, no Zeb right in front of him, side-tracking him, looking so sexy Chad couldn't think of anything besides licking every inch of him. It was just them; their quiet voices, late at night, sometimes talking for hours.
    And they talked about everything . From the inconsequential shit that happened to Zeb on the road, to catching up on the last three years of each other's lives. And the important stuff – God, Chad couldn't believe how Zeb had finally opened up about his past. Or how close they'd become because of it, even without seeing each other face to face. In some ways it felt like he was getting to know a completely different man. One he was falling in love even deeper with.
    Many nights Chad didn't even want to hang up, didn't want to break that connection. Apparently Zeb didn't either. One night Chad had been completely unaware his lover was in dream land for almost a half-minute before he heard the snoring on the other end of the line. He'd laughed so hard it had woken Zeb back up. Yeah, he gave Zeb a lot of shit about that.
    Chad's phone beeped, showing a new text from Zeb. Speaking of the devil. He smiled. Five days – just five more days and he'd have his lover with him.
    [Hey Hows ur day? Z]
    Chad sighed and closed his eyes briefly. Five days.
    [Shit. And urs?]
    He didn't want to tell Zeb about the interview in California over a text. No, the news was too great for that. Chad was excited, but it would have to wait until tonight. They'd decided to move to California instead of Zeb coming back to Minnesota. It just made more sense and Chad was so eager he wished he could put in his notice at work and start packing now. His only worry had been about a job. Zeb had insisted that wasn't a problem – that even if it took Chad a year to find one, he didn't care.
    Chad heard another beep and smiled. Zeb must be on the bus or stuck in a hotel room somewhere. He tried to jog his memory for Zeb's schedule but came up blank.
    [Ok. Could be better if u were here. Why’s urs shit? :( Z]
    Chad smiled. He wished he was there too. Anywhere but here, as long as he was with Zeb. Deciding to be silly, he responded.
    [U know those movies? Where comp come to life and take over?]
    He waited. His work could be put off five more minutes. Sure enough the phone beeped right back.
    [Yep :) I lv sci fi Z]
    Chad typed with a little smile on his face.
    [Not me – think the printers r staging a revolt. They’re conspiring w the comp to over throw me-their supreme ruler. Its anarchy I tell you!]
    He pressed send and went back to his inbox – the real kind, not the virtual one on his computer – and pulled the first of his workload off the top. Only a minute later his phone beeped again.
    [Pull the plug and run to a room with no electricity. Otherwise THEY will see you!]
    Chad burst out laughing and slapped a hand to his mouth. Shit! Sales was not supposed to be funny. He looked around quickly to make sure no one was looking. Apparently, either his laugh hadn't been heard past his office walls or they all just assumed he'd finally cracked and none of them cared.
    He had to think a minute for an appropriate response.
    [I’ve been hiding under my desk. But then the other people here find me. I think they’re in on it. Maybe the comp’s brainwashed them??]
    He got one whole complete task done before the next beep. This was fun, but he really did need to get some work done so he could get out of there. He couldn't expect to take his two weeks' vacation time off to spend with Zeb if he had work piled up.
    [I think you should get out of there and meet me somewhere. Make sure u’r not followed. Say in 20 min?? Shhh – don’t tell ur phone, it might blab. Z]
    Chad typed back quickly.
    [If I thought you were serious I’d so be there!!!! Xoxoxo I need a break and some Zeb time.]
    Chad thought for a minute and then added;
    [Oh shit! They’re wrapping their cords around my feet now. Sneaky bastards!]
    Chad couldn't help laughing at himself. Man, he was such a dork. Good thing Zeb loved him. He grinned. Zeb loved him . Damn, now he had the warm fuzzies.
    Five days.
    His phone beeped again. He opened it, expecting to see either LOL, or a witty come back.
    [Who says I’m not serious. At your place now – freezing my ass off. Forgot I don’t have a key. Wanted to surprise u. :) SURPRISE!]
    Chad looked at the screen, stunned. Was this a joke? Was Zeb really