Free Unnecessary Roughness by G.A. Hauser Page B

crossed wires.
    He picked up the textbook that lay next to the bed and read it, trying not to be distracted by the sound of his roommate getting ready for bed.
    Having enough of the frustrating night, the constant pretending to be straight while craving cock and ass, Connor gave up on the reading and shut the light. He curled into the pillows and closed his eyes, trying not to feel rejected.
     

Chapter Four
    The smell of coffee wafted through the air. Inhaling deeply, Kyle sat upright as he sipped a cup, an open book at his elbows.
    The pile of items on the floor was gone.
    Hearing noise, Kyle raised his head as Connor walked into the living room naked.
    “Hey. You didn’t have to do all this yourself.”
    About to answer, Kyle gawked at Connor’s perfect body and choked on his coffee.
    “I would have helped you. What time did you get up?”
    Forcing himself to make eye contact, Kyle tried to answer him intelligently. “Early. It’s okay. I didn’t mind.”
    “You nut.” Connor shook his head and went into the bathroom.
    Stretching to see the last glimpse of Connor’s ass as he turned the corner, Kyle set his cup down and rubbed his face tiredly. He hadn’t slept well last night and had gotten the place together just to kill time.
    Pouring more coffee from the pot, trying to stop himself from becoming obsessed with Connor, he found a pad and made a list of more things they still needed; milk was his first entry, then he lost his concentration.
    Connor returned shortly, his hair brushed, his face shaven, and his body concealed in jeans and a t-shirt. “Thanks.” Connor took the mug that Kyle handed to him and poured a cup of coffee for himself. “We didn’t buy any groceries like we said we were going to. We just got this coffee at Kmart.”
    “I know. There’s no milk.”
    Connor grumbled and sat down. “What do you want to do today before practice?”
    Fuck your brains out . “Other than food shopping, I need to do homework.”
     
    As he drank his coffee Connor studied this muscular jock mercilessly for a flaw. He was a little envious of Kyle’s imposing confidence. Connor knew his own bravado was an act and he craved the security of a man like Kyle to keep him focused and on track.
    Kyle met Connor’s stare. “You want to study a little or go shopping first?” Kyle asked.
    “I’m hungry. I usually eat breakfast.”
    “What? Two poached eggs?” Kyle asked.
    “All right, enough. Can you cook? I haven’t a clue how.”
    “A little. My mom’s a really good cook. I did pick up some things watching her. I can’t do anything fancy. But I can fry an egg.” He laughed.
    “I have no idea if my mother can cook. I’ve never seen her in the kitchen.”
    “What the hell does that mean? Did your father cook?”
    Connor didn’t reply, embarrassed to let on how wealthy his family was.
    “Okay, let’s go shopping.” Kyle moved out his chair and put his cup down.
    “How are we paying for this? I don’t know if my mother sent me money yet.”
    “I’ll get it. Then I’ll call my mom.”
    “This is pathetic!”
    “Relax. We’re supposed to be broke. We’re students.” Kyle removed his wallet from his pocket.
    Connor didn’t even want to tell Kyle his father was the senior CEO of Worthington Highstreet Bank. Millions of dollars all out of his reach. And here he was scraping for grocery money. It was pathetic.
    Kyle tapped him. “Geez, don’t worry about it. I’ll call my mom for some extra cash.”
    Connor wished he was confident enough to tell Kyle his inner thoughts and problems. He couldn’t. He had an image to keep up. Standing and placing his cup in the sink, he replied, “I suppose I do worry. I’ll take the morning shift. You get the night.”
    Connor ignored Kyle as he tilted his head curiously at him. When they managed to get themselves together, they left the apartment to take care of the rest of their chores.
     
    An hour later they were sitting quietly, reading and making