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“That’s fantastic.” Nate slapped Kyle on the back. “So when do you start?”
“I’m not.”
“What? Don’t be an ass.”
Kyle shook his head. “It’s not that I don’t want to walk again. I just don’t want to do what it would take to walk again.”
“Meaning what? You’re afraid of hard work?”
“No, Cattle Valley doesn’t have what I’d need. Which means I’d have to either move to Sheridan or go back to Irvine.”
Kyle blew out a breath. He’d been over this every day in his mind since he’d talked to the doctors. “For the first time in my life, I have something real. At first it was the bakery, but now it’s Gill. It could take months or years to get me on my feet again. Gill’s here now. How long do you think he’d wait? I can’t risk it.” Looking frustrated, Nate buried his fingers in his hair. “Okay, let me get this straight.
You’re worried about your handicap getting in the way of your relationship with Gill. But in the meantime, you won’t do what it takes for you to walk again, because Gill might forget about you? That’s fucked-up, Kyle.”
“Yeah, I know. Welcome to my fucked-up world.” After a short nap, Kyle decided to go over to the garage instead of waiting for Gill to pick him up. It was only fair since Gill had watched him work earlier in the day.
Wheeling his way to the front door of the station, Kyle stopped. “What in the world?” He looked at the brand new door and shook his head. Pushing the handicapped button, the doors opened automatically.
Gliding easily through the wide entrance, Kyle went in search of Gill. “Hey, anybody here?”
Gill slid out from under a car. “Hey, baby.”
“What’s with the new door?” Kyle asked, wheeling over to Gill. “And why are you scrunched up under that car instead of putting it on the hydraulic lift?”
“Sometimes the old fashioned way of working on a car is easier. I may not have as much room to move around, but my neck doesn’t get a crick in it either. As far as the new SWEET TOPPING
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door? Well, my eyes have been opened thanks to you. I hadn’t given a thought to how hard a normal glass door is to open for someone wheelchair bound.” Gill gave Kyle a wink and a quick kiss. “Besides, I hoped my number one fella would visit me more if I made his access easier.”
“Well, thanks. I appreciate it. Even though I’m the only wheelchair bound citizen of Cattle Valley.”
Gill shrugged and went to the sink to wash his hands. “I can be ready in about twenty minutes. I just need to go over the day’s receipts and close up.”
“No hurry. I was hoping to watch you work.” Kyle went over to the sink. “Besides, your ass looks great in those coveralls. A hell of a lot better than mine did on Halloween.” Chuckling, Gill looked behind him and ran a hand over his ass. “Really? You think so?” A groan escaped Kyle’s mouth. “I know so.” Trying to keep his earlier conversation with Nate in mind, Kyle ran a hand over Gill’s ass. “Nice.” Gill’s eyes grew huge as he quickly stepped away from Kyle’s touch. Feeling dejected, Kyle lowered his hand and head. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.” Gill sighed. “You did, but not for the reason you think.” He turned around and Kyle was pleased to see the huge tent that had appeared in the front of Gill’s coveralls.
“I did that? Just by touching your ass?” Kyle was amazed.
“Lately every time you touch me this is the result. My jeans help hold me in, but I’ve only got on long-underwear under these.”
Without thought, Kyle leaned forward in his chair and nuzzled the erection trapped behind the greasy material. He felt Gill’s length and girth against his cheek and moaned.
Reaching up, he started unbuttoning the coveralls. “Can I taste you?” Gill’s cock grew against Kyle’s cheek. “Just a minute.” Gill practically ran to the office.
Kyle blinked in surprise at the
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