It's his boss.

He has 8 missed calls and 15 texts. "Shit,"

Ethan reads his boss's name and looks at the clock. It's 11 AM.

He's scared to answer it.

Jackson sits up behind Ethan, wrapping his arms around him. No cuddles. Ethan had hung up on his boss, kissing Jackson again. He had fallen in love with the guy he just met 2 days ago.

Jackson's heart raced as he felt Ethan's lips against his. He couldn't believe how quickly their connection had grown. For the first time in years, Jackson felt truly alive.

Ethan pulled back slightly, looking into Jackson's eyes. "I can't believe how fast this happened," he whispered. Jackson smiled,

Jackson took a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly. "I don't do this often," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Ethan nodded, understanding.But I don't want it to stop." They leaned in, their lips meeting in a tender, lingering kiss,

Just as they were lost in the moment, Ethan's phone buzzed insistently. He pulled away reluctantly and glanced at the screen. "It's my boss again," he sighed. Jackson frowned, concern etched on his face. "You should take it," he said softly. Ethan nodded, stepping away to answer the call,

Ethan returned after a few minutes, his expression troubled. "I'm sorry, Jackson," he said, running a hand through his hair. "I have to go. There's an emergency at work." Jackson nodded, giving him a soft kiss before leaving .

Feeling the need to clear his mind, Jackson decided to call Trent, a family friend. "Hey Trent, it's Jackson," he said when Trent answered. "Do you want to hang out? I could use some company." Trent agreed without hesitation,

Later that evening, Jackson met up with Trent at their favorite coffee shop. As they settled into a cozy corner, Jackson felt a wave of relief wash over him. "Thanks for meeting up with me," he said, taking a sip of his coffee. Trent smiled warmly. "No problem at all. What's been going on?" Jackson decided to keep his thoughts about Ethan to himself for now, instead focusing on catching up with Trent and enjoying the distraction. They talked about work, hobbies, and shared some laughs,