Gay Romance, 7,700 words

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Secret Santa by Clare London

Summary

Secret Santa is a romantic gay short story. While Seb and Jamie are the best of friends they have always had a problem communicating, but two unlikely Christmas presents are about to make some long overdue changes to their relationship. Ms. London writes a Christmas tale about taking a chance and admitting your true feelings.

Excerpt

But Jamie wasn't listening to that. "I've never tasted them before," he said, tentatively, his eyes flickering between the dish of berries on the counter and Seb's face, watching his reaction. "Cranberries."

Seb raised his eyebrows. "No? Here, let me." He picked another one off the pile and held it out.

Jamie hesitated. His hands stayed by his sides. His eyelids drooped, making his eyes look sleepy, almost lascivious.

Seb's breath caught in his throat and his eyes narrowed. He took a couple of steps forward so that he was close up to Jamie. For a second, they stared into each other's eyes. Seb felt Jamie's breath on his cheek, felt the brush of a stray blond hair against his neck. "Let me," he whispered again, and he lifted the cranberry up to Jamie's mouth.

Jamie was shocked at his bold behavior, but this was what he wanted to do, wasn't it? This was what felt suddenly exciting. He opened his mouth slightly and Seb-with a sly grin-slowly slid the berry between his lips.

"Chew on it," Seb murmured. "Get the flavor." He sounded amused, and his eyes were sparkling. His fingers lingered on Jamie's lips a little longer than they needed to guide a single, small berry onto his tongue. He seemed very interested in the path of that berry, too, watching the way Jamie's mouth closed over it, biting into the sharp, unfamiliar taste. When Jamie's tongue flickered out to lick a drop of moisture from the edge of his upper lip, Seb sucked in a breath that sounded painful.