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    You for Christmas (A M/M Short Story)
    You for Christmas (A M/M Short Story)
    You for Christmas (A M/M Short Story)
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    You for Christmas (A M/M Short Story)

    By Valerie Ullmer

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    Hiding his feelings for his best friend has become second nature to Parker Hunt. Throughout his years of friendship with Jonah Lee, he’d hoped for more, but he’d never been able to tell Jonah how he felt or what he wanted. When Jonah’s plans fall through for holiday break, Parker is determined to spend their last Christmas together and this time, be brave enough to tell Jonah exactly how he feels.

    Jonah Lee has always been in awe of his friend, Parker. His energy, enthusiasm, and honesty had drawn Jonah to him from the first time they met. And while he’s always been an open book with Jonah, lately, Parker had been holding something back. On top of that, Jonah has realized that his feelings for Parker have grown and for the first time in his life, he’s curious about what Parker’s lips would feel like under his and what his definite male body would feel against his.

    Will the holidays bring everything both men want, or will they let this opportunity pass them by?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherValerie Ullmer
    Release dateDec 12, 2017
    ISBN9781370666560
    You for Christmas (A M/M Short Story)
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    Valerie Ullmer

    Valerie writes romances.Valerie resides in Denver, Colorado with her husband. While she had been interested in writing a romance novel for years, it wasn’t until she wrote her first book that she really became hooked, and now she can’t stop. She has notebooks full of ideas, and she plans to write most of them in the years to come.When she’s not writing or learning about the craft of writing, she can be found surfing the internet way too much, watching Investigation Discovery and thinking that her neighbors are up to no good, and finding new ways to get her husband to laugh.

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      You for Christmas (A M/M Short Story) - Valerie Ullmer

      Chapter One

      PARKER

      Parker shook off the soft flakes of snow and stomped his feet on the porch to get circulation back in his cold feet. He ran his hand through his brown hair, mussing it to get the moisture out, before he unlocked and opened the door to the apartment, blowing out a relieved breath when heat surrounded him. He listened for Jonah to call out, but as Parker stood there, he couldn’t hear any sounds coming from inside.

      Parker spotted Jonah’s dark blue parka hanging up on the peg. His boots tucked under the bench. The little signs of how Jonah kept his belongings neat made Parker smile. Even after over three years of living together.

      They were complete opposites in every way. From the way they looked to their personalities. But despite everything, they somehow meshed and became best friends.

      Jonah was self-assured, quiet, and completed everything with intensity and focus. He stood at six two, broad-shouldered, and a muscular body he earned from working out five days a week. The thought of dragging himself to the gym exhausted Parker. Adding the brooding, beautiful look, Jonah had dark, almost black hair. The look came from his Korean ancestry on his father’s side. His light brown eyes were vibrant and would shine hazel on a sunny day. Jonah’s eyes could pierce him with a look that made Parker believe he had no secrets to hide.

      Although Parker had successfully managed to keep one in all the years they’d known each other.

      Parker, on the other hand, never took anything seriously. He loved laughing and having a good time. Although he thrived in art and computer classes, he struggled with the ones Jonah excelled at. Business and finance. Parker stood at under six foot. He was in shape, not anything close to Jonah, but he had managed to pack muscle on his skinny frame throughout the years by running to class when he was late. He had messy brown hair he’d kept longer than absolutely necessary, but not because it was fashionable. Most of the time Parker would become too involved in a project or spending time with Jonah to bother getting it cut. He loved evenings where they lazed on the couch and Jonah would run his fingers through it.

      Parker took off the last of his winter gear he’d donned to make the trek across campus. As he stepped past the foyer, he heard Jonah’s low clipped voice coming from the other room. He couldn’t make out the words, but Jonah never showed emotion easily, even to Parker, who knew him better than anyone. So, if he was angry, it meant he was on the phone with his estranged parents. The couple managed to bring out Jonah’s temper with quick efficiency.

      Parker pulled his socks back into place and walked toward Jonah’s bedroom. He didn’t want to intrude so when he reached the doorway, he leaned against the frame.

      When he sensed movement, Jonah glanced up and met Parker’s eyes. Parker’s heart squeezed at the pain etched on Jonah’s face. Without thinking, he pushed off and walked straight to Jonah’s arms and buried his face against Jonah’s neck. As Jonah wrapped one arm around him, Parker’s arms reached around him so he could rub Jonah’s back for comfort.

      After several minutes, the tension left Jonah and he sagged against Parker. Parker planned to back out of the room and give him space, but Jonah’s arm tightened around him, not quite ready to let go. Parker’s thoughts ceased as he caught Jonah’s scent, something that reminded Parker of home every time he smelled the combination of a rainstorm and fresh-cut cedar.

      Jonah’s chest rumbled with the last few terse words and ended his phone call. Jonah dropped his arm and tossed his cell on the dresser next to his bed.

      Parker let the silence grow between them, knowing Jonah would only talk when he was ready. When Jonah took and deep breath and stepped back, Parker dropped his hold.

      Are you okay?

      Jonah’s hollow laugh made Parker flinch.

      My parents. They wanted me to know they have transferred my entire trust fund into the bank account.

      Parker nodded. Something about Jonah’s flat tone had him confused. Parker wondered why this information upset Jonah.

      They also told me I was old enough to take care of myself.

      Parker scoffed. Jonah was the most capable man he’d ever met. When Parker glanced up to see Jonah’s reaction, the man smiled at him in a way that made his heart beat harder in his chest.

      Jonah continued, And to never contact them again. Ever. They believe they have done their job in raising me and now is their time to enjoy life, without their son in tow.

      Rage. Pure, unadulterated rage rushed through Parker. What!?!

      Jonah must have been expecting his reaction. He pulled Parker close and rubbed his hands up and down Parker’s back, trying to get Parker to let go of his anger. Parker stepped closer to absorb the warmth from Jonah’s hard body.

      Stop that.

      "I was expecting something close to

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