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“Are you sure you want to eat at the café? We could stay right here and make a meal of each other.” Grinning, Ezra shook his head. “Are you using your body to try and persuade me not to go into town? You’re shameful.”
    “Yeah, but is it working?” Wyn rubbed his cock against Ezra.
    With a groan, Ezra took a step back. “It’s working a little too well. Let’s get this town introduction over so we can get on to more important things. Speaking of which, I didn’t bring condoms or lube. Do we need to make a stop in town to pick up some supplies?” Wyn’s eyes went wide. “Uh, no. I mean, I don’t have anything here, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to buy that stuff at Landry’s.”
    “Why? Don’t people in Oklahoma use condoms?”
    “Yes, I assume so anyway, but they know I’m gay at Landry’s. They’ll know what we’ll be doing.”
    Ezra cupped Wyn’s cheek. “Are you ashamed for people to know we’re a couple?”
    “No, not ashamed. It’s just that they’ll know you’re gay too.”
    “I’ve got news for you, baby. I’m not ashamed to be gay. Maybe it’s different for me because no one’s ever tried to pick on me for it, but I am who I am.” Wyn looked like he was considering Ezra’s words carefully. “Okay.”
    “Good,” Ezra kissed him. “I’ll be back in ten minutes.” Grinning, Wyn looked at his watch. “I’ll time you.” ROUGH RIDE
    Carol Lynne
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    When they walked into Jenny’s Café, all eyes were on them. Wyn saw the looks of disgust aimed his way, seconds before jaws dropped as Ezra stepped in behind him. Wyn couldn’t help but to give a satisfied smile.
    The waitress tried to show them to a back table next to the kitchen door, but Ezra wasn’t having it. “I’d like to sit by that window up front.” He gave poor Maddie Wilson a look that dared her to refuse him.
    Maddie was hesitant but gave them the table Ezra requested. As Ezra looked over the menu, Wyn couldn’t help but hear the low murmurings in the café. It was obvious the town’s people were intimidated by Ezra, but there seemed to be strength in numbers.
    Soon the talk grew louder. Ezra waived the waitress over and they both ordered the daily special.
    Ezra leaned in. “Are any of the folks here the ones responsible for jumping you?” Wyn didn’t need to look around. “Two, but I wouldn’t do anything about it while all these people are around.”
    Scratching his beardless face, Ezra studied the room, giving each person a thorough going over. “Those two at the counter?”
    “Yep,” Wyn said, not bothering to turn around.
    “Excuse me, baby. I think I need to change my order.” Ezra rose and walked towards the counter.
    Wyn held his breath, only daring to glance back after a few minutes when Ezra hadn’t returned. He grinned at the fear in Henry’s eyes as Ezra held the neck of his T-shirt in a fist.
    He couldn’t hear what was being said, but he noticed Bert, Henry’s accomplice, had backed away.
    Ezra released Henry and walked back to the table. Out of the corner of his eye, Wyn watched as Henry and Bert beat a hasty retreat.
    “What did you say to him?” Wyn asked.
    The corner of Ezra’s lip curled in a grin. “I’ll never tell. Let’s just say if Henry bothers you again, he’ll be losing more than he bargained for.”
    “You’re so bad,” Wyn said with a smile.
    “Oh, you have no idea.” Ezra’s eyes bore into him.

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    Carol Lynne
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    By the time their food arrived, more than half the café had cleared out. Ezra rubbed his foot subtly against Wyn’s ankle. “I wish there was some place to have a beer and dance.”
    “There is. Back at the old Wynfield place.”
    Ezra gestured to Wyn’s untouched food. “Eat up. We still have a stop to make at the drug store for condoms.” Ezra said the last part loud enough for those around him to hear.
    Wyn almost swallowed his tongue at the shocked faces. He happily picked up his fork and started in