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faze him. Rather than either difference being an obstacle, they only seemed to pique his curiosity. Kendall seemed very keen to learn all he could about a field that was so different from his.
    The significance of today’s date hadn’t escaped Landon, but he hadn’t really hesitated when Kendall asked for a meeting. There hadn’t been a hint of romance in his suggestion, and Landon was glad, since it was way too early to think about that. So why is romance all I seem to be able to think of whenever Kendall’s name comes up? Which is embarrassingly often.
    Was that the reason he’d quickly purchased a small box of chocolates at Chocolat du Monde this afternoon? Just in case? He shook his head as he sat down at a small table in the back. The seat afforded him a good view of the goings-on, not to mention the door. Waiting for Kendall was a first. So far, he’d always beaten Landon to their meetings.
    When he did walk in a few minutes later, Landon held his breath to stop himself from moaning. The man had taken tight jeans to a new level. Every single delicious ridge of his anatomy was outlined for all to see. The white T-shirt visible underneath the already opened jacket deserved the label fuck-me-tightness, and the promising grin Kendall sent Landon’s way before turning towards the barista to give her his order had Landon’s cock responding with embarrassing swiftness.
      Shit, this was getting ridiculous.
    Kendall walked over a few minutes later—his coffee in one hand, the other hidden behind his back. Landon hadn’t even noticed earlier, but it seemed that Kendall had thought to bring something as well. It was a first for Landon, and the sudden realisation that he may be heading for a full-fledged relationship with Kendall had his heart beating faster.
    “Hey.” Kendall put down his coffee, but remained standing. “Got you something.”
    “Hey back.” Landon grinned. At least he wasn’t going to be kept in suspense.
    Kendall handed him a white envelope that simply said ‘For Landon’ on the front. Landon took and opened it while Kendall sat down. Only the nervous twisting of the other man’s hands betrayed that he was nervous.
    Landon pulled out the card, the simple sunflower making him smile. There was a cheque for three hundred dollars inside, made out to Promises Kept. It was a shelter for homeless youth just under five miles from campus where Landon had started volunteering last September, as soon as he’d moved here. Landon looked up when Kendall cleared his throat.
    “I wasn’t sure what to get you. But I didn’t just want to do nothing. So, I thought you might like a donation to the place you chose to volunteer at here.” Kendall blushed and looked away for a moment before letting his gaze return. “Please, don’t be mad?”
    “Why would I be mad?” Landon put the cheque down on the table and took one of Kendall’s shaking hands in his, squeezing it for comfort. He really wanted to hug him for his thoughtfulness and generosity, but that would have to wait until they could make it to a more private setting.
    “I don’t know.” Kendall shrugged. “Even though we’ve sort of known each other for a while, we’ve never said we’re in a relationship. I wanted to, and I still do, but I’m not sure about you. So I thought I’d start with something I’m pretty sure you’re not going to reject.”
    “This is an incredibly generous gesture.” Landon smiled. “And very romantic in its own way, because you’ve been thoughtful enough to come up with something which means a lot to me. Thank you.”
    “You’re welcome.” Kendall looked a lot less stressed now.
    “I’ve got something for you as well.” Landon reached for the small box he’d put on the chair next to his to hide it from view.
    “You have?” Kendall’s eyes widened and he started bouncing in his seat. “Really?”
    “Yeah.” God, he was glad he’d thought of it. The joy radiating from Kendall’s face was worth