Free Happy World by Kiernan Kelly, Tory Temple Page B

don’t want you to stop training me, Kyle. We have a good time together, don’t we? I mean, when I’m not screwing up.”
    Kyle watched Rory drink a half glass of water at one shot, fascinated by the way Rory’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed, finding it incredibly sexy. A drop of water dribbled down Rory’s chin, and Kyle was struck with the urge to lick it off.
    He coughed and quickly picked up his own glass to cover his discomfort, taking a long drink. “Huh? Oh, yeah. I shouldn’t have said what I did. You’ve only got a few more days left anyway. I’ll finish training you.”
    “Cool!” Rory’s grin was blinding.
    A bolt of desire zipped through Kyle’s body. His cock reared, pressing hard against the zipper of his pants. His mouth went dry but when he lifted his glass to his mouth, he realized it was empty.
    Standing up to get more water was not an option for Kyle. He hadn’t changed his clothes when he came home from work, and his thin, white Groundskeeper pants would do little to nothing to hide the erection straining at his fly. He cleared his throat and tried to think of other, less arousing things. After a few moments of silence, he asked Rory the question he’d asked himself often. “How do you do it, Rory? People always see you. The guests, the Actors... “ He almost said “Charlie,” but bit his tongue in time. “They take notice when you pass by, even when you’re just sweeping up trash. Nobody ever sees me. Practically no one remembers me, even if they do see me. It’s like I’m invisible. I mean, I know I’m not as good looking as you, but I don’t think I belong in a zoo. What’s the secret?”
    Rory cocked his head, blinking. “You’re not invisible. Man, you have a really bad case of low self-esteem, don’t you? Look, I think you’re a really good-looking guy, Kyle. You’re just a little too caught up in the rules. If other people don’t pay attention to you, believe me, that’s their loss.”
    Kyle felt himself blush at the compliment, even though he didn’t really believe it. “Thanks. I know I’m anal when it comes to the rules. I just always figured it was the only way to get out of Groundskeeping and move on.”
    “You just need to relax once in a while and have some fun.” Rory offered Kyle another dazzling grin. “Don’t worry... I’ll pry that stick out of your ass soon enough.” This time when Rory looked at Kyle, something in his expression changed. His gray eyes darkened, his lips parting slightly. If Kyle didn’t know better, he’d think Rory was getting turned on.
    Don’t be stupid. He’s into guys like Charlie, not you, no matter what he says. You wouldn’t stand a chance with him. He dropped his gaze and picked at his sandwich, his smile sliding from his face.
    “We’re not at work, right?”
    Kyle looked up at Rory’s question and cocked his head. “What are you talking about? Of course not.”
    “I mean, even though we’re in costume, it doesn’t count, right? There’s nobody here to see us, right?”
    “Rory, I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
    Rory stared hard at Kyle for a moment, then bit his lip and shook his head. “Never mind. Stupid idea.” He stood up and patted his flat stomach. “Thanks for the sandwich, and I’m glad you’re not mad at me. I have to get going, though. See you tomorrow?”
    “Bright and early,” Kyle answered, still confused. He followed Rory to the door, careful to stay behind Rory so Rory wouldn’t see the pitch his dick was making in his pants. It had to be one of the strangest afternoons of his life, but he had to admit, embarrassing hard-on aside, he’d enjoyed Rory’s impromptu visit.
    Rory had yet another surprise for Kyle, it seemed. He stopped short of opening the door, his back to Kyle. “Wait. This isn’t me. I don’t back off just because of a few stupid rules.”
    Kyle frowned. Something was wrong. Rory’s hands were at his sides, palms rubbing his pant legs as