Dear Justin,

You couldn’t face me. You had to write it down and then disappear. Coward! What! You were afraid I might bite your head off. You might have been right. I read it and rolled my eyes like you said, even licked my lips. The thoughts of you naked except for a bow gives a twinkle of mischief to my eye. I read it once, then read it twice, looking between the lines that time. You really want this, don’t you? Is this a test? Didn’t I already prove my love?

Or is this truly just what it seems—your need to celebrate the holiday. Who am I to stop you? You live here now. You got me with the 24th and the three of us thing. It seemed cozy like any other weekend with Gus. Yet, very different. I liked that. Your right. You aren’t getting the gang over here for Xmas dinner. NO WAY! NO HOW! But, a cozy threesome with my favorite boys I can manage. It is up to you to make it special. I am not gonna help with the food. Besides, everything will burn. We wouldn’t want that.

As for the decorations. I am not sure about the whole loft. Let’s start out with that corner idea. That way you could have what you need and I can get away from it too. I will even give you the money for it. Just don’t expect any help from me. If we are gonna do this, let’s do it right. Let’s get a real tree. I know someone who has land and he always said I could have a tree if I wanted it. I never did. I will call him on that. And yes, he was a trick of mine a long time ago. I can hear the question from here. I don’t want a haphazard display either. It has to be stylish. No popcorn or strung cranberries. No country tree for me. I am not going with you to the mall for these things you want so don’t ask even ask with your eyes. I think I bent enough. Guess, I don’t have to get you anything now.

Brian

Brian pins it up on the refrigerator in the same spot as his was, but with Justin’s name. He sat at the computer desk and was surfing for some shopping he knew he had to do. Something for Mel and Lindsay, and something for each of his boys. He was thinking of a nice cock ring or nipple ring for Justin. He was just gonna have to think about what Gus needed. He found a nice silk scarf for Lindsay for work, a wool scarf for Melanie for those cold winter days, a rare comic for Mikey that Mikey had been searching for, a more colorful scarf for Debbie. Ted was a no brainer. He got him another sex toy. Emmett’s present would be a gift certificate to the Spa. He was done as the door was shoved open.

“Hey.”

“Hey.”

“Brian, how was your day.”

“Fine. You look flushed. Still cold out?”

“Yeah, do you want a drink?”

“I’m good.”

Justin goes to the stove and starts water for tea. He then goes to the refrigerator for a snack, some apple pie that was leftover. He spots the new letter. Brian just sits watching him and then looking back at the computer when he knows he had spotted the letter. Brian notices the trepidation Justin is experiencing because his hand has started to shake. He kept sneaking peeks trying to gauge Justin’s reactions. Yep. He didn’t like coward. Now he realizes I will do this holiday thing. His smile is broadening. Get ready. Brian pulls his chair away from the computer just in time to receive a flying Justin on his lap, into his arms, and kissing him all over. Maybe this holiday thing will be worth it.