Love Means No Shame - Andrew Grey

watched as Eli finished laying straw in the stall, his muscles stretching and flexing as he lugged the bale.
    “Do you enjoy watching me work?”
“I love watching you do just about everything.” Geoff stepped into the stall and helped spread the straw. “It’s going to be fun having Raine visit.” “Do you think he’ll like me?”
    “I know he will. Hell, he’ll be jealous… he’ll want you for himself.” Geoff laughed softly as they finished the stall. “We should think of some things to do while he’s here. Things you’d like to do too.”

    “Don’t you want to spend time with your friend alone?” Eli was biting his lower lip again.
    “I want to spend time with my lover and my friend together. I thought in addition to riding, we could go boating on Lake Michigan, maybe go back to the state park for some hiking and swimming, if Raine’s up to it. What do you think?” Eli shut the door on the now-clean stall. “I think we’ll have a lot of fun. I was wondering… does Raine know how to ride?” Geoff shook his head, and Eli smiled mischievously. “That should be interesting, teaching a city boy how to ride.” Geoff smiled in return and extended his hand, taking Eli’s in his and walking back to the house.
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    GEOFF heard a car pull into the drive in front of the house. Without hesitating, he raced out the front door and down the steps, reaching Raine’s car almost before it had stopped. “Raine!” The car door opened and Raine stepped out, immediately engulfed in a hug that was returned with equal gusto.
    “God, it’s good to see you. How was the drive?”

    “Long and tiring. I need a drink.” That was the Raine he knew and loved.
    “Come on inside, and we’ll get you fixed up.” Geoff went around to the back of the car. “Pop the trunk, and I’ll help with your stuff.” He heard a click, and the trunk opened. “Jesus Christ, how long are you staying, a month?” The trunk was so packed with luggage, he expected the suitcases to come flying out at him any second. “God, it looks like you packed everything you own.”
    “Well, I wasn’t sure what I was going to need out here on the farm.”
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    Geoff shook his head in bewilderment as he grabbed the two suitcases, and Raine took the remaining bags, closing the trunk and following him in the house.
    “This is really nice.” Raine had set down his bags, looking around the room. “Comfortable and homey—not at all what I was expecting.” “And what, pray tell, were you expecting?” Geoff folded his hands over his chest, smirking as he waited for Raine’s answer.
    “I don’t know, maybe deer heads on the walls and animal skins on the floor. Certainly not leather sofas and huge comfortable chairs.” Raine actually seemed impressed. “And I certainly wasn’t expecting a huge flat-screen television.” Geoff rolled his eyes. “We have all the necessities here, including satellite television. But this time of year, we’re outside most of the day.” He led Raine upstairs to the last empty bedroom.
    “We’ll put you in here.” Geoff set the bags near the dresser. “The bathroom is just down the hall.” He looked Raine over. “You might want to change.” He tried to keep the amusement off his face, but failed miserably.

    Raine was wearing a pair of Armani jeans and a thin, low-cut shirt decorated with wings and emblazoned with Armani Exchange across the front. “What, this isn’t good enough?”
    “We’re going riding, not to a fashion parade. Basic jeans and a T-shirt will do. I’ll loan you a pair of chaps.” Raine’s face broke into a wicked smile. “Oooooh, chaps.” Geoff ignored the obvious sexual overtone. “The seam on the inside leg of the jeans will rub your skin raw, the chaps stop that from happening. And these are anything but sexy.” Geoff stopped a minute—maybe they could be. He’d have to see how Eli reacted to him wearing only a pair of chaps. It could be fun.
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“Earth to Geoff.”
“Sorry. Get yourself changed and meet me in the kitchen. Then I’ll show you around.” He shut the door and went back downstairs. In the kitchen he got some sodas and a few snacks while Raine changed clothes.
Raine strolled into the kitchen, and Geoff handed him a Coke.
“So when do I get to meet Eli?”
“He’s in the barn working, but he’s going riding with us.” Geoff put a plate of sandwiches on the table. “I figured you’d be