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Ross swept his arms around Jim, hugging him tight. He longed to do more than that but they had to find a more secluded place than the pier for that. Reluctantly he let Jim go and stepped back.
Jim smiled at him with that sure grin of his that made Ross question his own sanity. “Missed me?”
That was an understatement. “You were gone much too long this time.”
“I can make it up to you.”
Ross blushed and threw a quick glance around, worried that some people might be within hearing range. “I’m looking forward to it,” he breathed, feeling the heat in his face.
Jim slapped him on the arm, laughing. “I didn’t mean that, you fool.” Reaching into the bag he had slung over one shoulder, he picked up something resembling an apple. He held it out.
Ross carefully took it. It was much softer than an apple. “What is it?”
“A nectarine. They grow them in the Americas, but they’re originally from Asia I believe. C’mon, try it.”
Ross tentatively bit into the fruit. It was sweet – very sweet. “By God, this is amazing!” He immediately took another bite and had to swipe at his mouth awkwardly as sticky juices ran down his chin – and he was suddenly very aware that Jim was looking at his mouth, eyes sparkling. He chewed slowly, trying to keep the mess to a minimum, but it was hard to swallow when Jim was standing so close, looking at him like that.
“Maybe we should go someplace else,” Jim finally said, smiling devilishly, “where I can help you clean that up.”
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