Long Lost (Gay Romance)

by Trina Solet

  After a few minutes passed with Nando nuzzling his neck and calling his name passionately, Finn finally noticed Andrew waiting in the corner like a little mouse.

  Nando turned to look too. "Oh, yeah. I gave him a ride," he said like he had only just remembered that Andrew was there. "I don't know how he knew where I was going. I was at school when I heard about what happened. I got into my car, and he sneaked in before I even knew he was there. Then he wouldn't get out until I drove him to your house."

  "A man after my own heart," Finn said with approval.

  "Him?" Nando squinted at Andrew jealously.

  "How did you know where he was going? Did Dee tell you about us?" Finn asked Andrew since he didn't look surprised to see them making out.

  "She didn't need to. Everyone knows," Andrew said. "They just don't say anything because they're afraid of Nando."

  "But you aren't. Good for you," Finn said to Andrew. Then he turned to Nando and shook his head. "And you, wasting my time with all that sneaking around."

  "There's no way everyone knows," Nando insisted through gritted teeth. He was so stubborn and oblivious.

  "Dee! There's one here for you too!" Finn yelled, and Nando flinched at the volume.

  As Dee came out into the hall, Andrew looked so tearful on seeing her. He was an even bigger mess than Nando as he sniffed pitifully and stared at her.

  "But I texted you that I was OK," Dee said on seeing his face and the way he blinked back tears behind his slightly fogged up glasses.

  "I had to see you with my own eyes," Andrew said in a shaky voice.

  Dee went over and hugged him. Seeing them all over each other, somehow, Finn still didn't want to kick his ass.

  "I must love that boy," he said.

  Of course Nando took it the wrong way. "You need to stop saying crap like that," he growled.

  Finn grinned at him. He was just making it too easy for Finn to drive him crazy.

  *

  While the investigation was conducted, Blake and Reese couldn't leave town until the police told them it was OK. Blake didn't really mind staying in Meadowview a little longer. He spent more time with Finn and Dee Dee and got to watch them with their boyfriends.

  Andrew was adorable and he doted on Dee Dee. Nando was another story. He glared at Blake constantly, and Finn never stopped stoking his temper. Still, Blake got to see Nando out in public with Finn, being good to him. The way his eyes were always searching for Finn, gazing at him with tenderness and fire, there was no doubt Nando was crazy about him.

  Once the police said they could leave town, Blake got ready to try saying goodbye to the twins for the third time. He knew by now that it wouldn't stick. There was no getting rid of them. He and Reese were ready to go, and the twins came over to see them off.

  "But now we're used to having you around. You can't go," Dee Dee whined.

  Blake kissed the top of her head. "I need to go back to college and my job. I have just this year, and I'll be finished with school," he told her.

  "And I'm going to go be his boytoy," Reese said.

  "How can we argue when you put it like that?" Finn said to Reese.

  Dee Dee was still pouting though. Blake put his arm around her. "We'll text and Skype, and you can tell me all the bad stuff Finn is doing."

  "I promise to give you plenty to bitch about," Finn assured her.

  "I'm not just going to bitch about you the whole time. I'm an interesting person in my own right," Dee Dee snapped at him.

  "And you," Finn said to Blake. "Keep your promise. Don’t make me put a tracking collar on you."

  Blake grabbed both of them for a three way hug. Then they were off.

  As he and Reese got in the car, Dee Dee yelled, "Just remember, keep in touch, or we'll hunt you down like animals."

  Reese laughed and Blake told him, "Let's go before they slash my tires or put a banana in my tail pipe or something."

  They drove away with Finn and Dee Dee waving the whole time.

  On the road, Blake felt like between them, he and Reese owned the world. Fields stretched out for them. The sun shone down for them alone. He knew that was just love making everything beautiful. This was how it should have been all along.

  Love could have brought them together if Blake didn't let fear and denial get in the way. Having been at the mercy of the wrong feelings for too long, he was happy to finally give in to the one that should have guided him all along. He looked over at Reese and grinned like a fool, a damn lucky fool.

  After they drove for a little while, Blake said, "First thing we do when we get there – we watch the sunset over the ocean. The first time I saw it I couldn't catch my breath."

  "You love a pretty sunset that much?" Reese asked and gave Blake a disapproving stare.

  "No. I couldn't stop thinking that I might be on the other side of the country from you. That for you, the sun might be rising over the ocean. I didn't know where you were, and my heart hurt so much, I thought it might just stop beating. That's why I want to see it with you. I want to see the sunset and turn around and see you next to me so you can tell me sunsets are cheesy."

  "Sunsets are cheesy," Reese confirmed. "Sunsets on the beach are extra cheesy."

  "Save it. We aren't there yet," Blake grumbled. The romantic moment he was planning was already shot to hell.

  Reese was still shaking his head at him. "Next thing you'll be telling me that you want us to get married on the beach. I'm not marrying you on any cheesy beach in front of some cheesy sunset."

  "Marrying?" Reese said, grinning stupidly at the idea.

  "Yeah. What did you think? I didn't hunt you down to let you roam free." Reese eyed him possessively.

  "I hunted you down," Blake insisted. Then he said, "And I want to marry you too."

  "Just drive," Reese said then he leaned over and kissed him. Snuggling against him, he carefully fitted himself around Blake as he kept the car moving more or less in a straight line.

  Blake didn't care about sunsets any more. All he wanted was this feeling – Reese so close that they breathed as one. When Reese blinked, Blake could feel hiss eyelashes brush his skin. And when he hummed with the music, it carried through his body to Blake's and mixed with the beating of their hearts.

  The End

  Books by Trina Solet

  Where He Belongs

  Jack thought he had everything only to end up without a wife, a best friend or a child. Now he is closed off and afraid to love. After despair nearly cost him his life, he can't afford another heartbreak. Burying himself in work, Jack has made business his whole life. Now a business opportunity has led him to Gus, the one man who can break down his defenses.

  Gus doesn't know what he is getting himself into when he flirts with his new boss. The uptight younger man is irresistible to him. Is Gus being reckless when he falls for Jack despite all the warning signs? After all, Gus is a happy, single father to a little boy, and Josh is a happy kid.

  As he is drawn into their lives, Jack finds that Gus and his little boy are everything he needs and what he is most afraid of. Jack can't risk his heart again, but he might be won over by these two goofballs despite himself.

  His True Home

  Alec has retreated to his childhood home after a life of too much fun. When a little boy is abandoned on the road leading to Alec's home town of Seaview Pines, Alec is the one who ends up taking care of him. Now Cory is on his way to join them. He was abandoned by his mother as well and wants to give Teddy, his little brother, the family he never had. As they spend time together, it's up to Cory to draw out the serious, silent little boy. He also has to convince Alec that his home town isn't just a temporary refuge. It's where all three of them belong.

  Long Lost

  Blake Adler is back in town on a mission. Years ago Blake's father cut him out of his life so completely that he never spoke of him. Now that his father has passed away, Blake finally gets to meet his younger brother and sister. But Blake didn't come back to Meadowview for
a reunion with his lost family. He's desperate to find the man he can't live without and win back the love he threw away.

  Blake and Reese were once best friends. They could have been more, but Blake screwed up the most important relationship of his life. Now he wants to fix things with Reese, if he can only find him.

  Blake isn't the only one looking for Reese. No matter how far Reese runs, trouble follows him. Wild and vulnerable, he always had it rough. The one good thing in his life was Blake.

  Now Reese is taking a big risk coming back to town. It might be worth it if he can reclaim the man he can't stop thinking about, the one who rejected him, the one he loves more than anyone.

  Manny To The Rescue

  Why would Owen be terrified of Connie and Maggie, his two adorable little nieces? Because he is about to be left alone with them. Owen thinks he is going to have to take care of his nieces by himself until Dan shows up. If Owen approves, Dan is ready to be the girls' manny. Right from the start, Dan is a big help and an even bigger temptation. And Owen isn't the only one being tempted. When he was younger, Dan had a crush on Owen. Now that he is living with him, Owen has never looked hotter. The crush is back in full force. Too bad Dan isn't the kind of guy Owen is into. But even a hint that he is interested might spur Dan to make a move. Unfortunately, Dan is bringing trouble with him, and he doesn't even know it. When Owen becomes a target, will Dan be there in time to save him?

  His Winter Heart

  Wes is living a lonely, stark existence when he meets Colin, a lively young guy in desperate circumstances. Wes is so taken with him that he has to have him. His decision to invite Colin to spend the night is going to turn his quiet life upside down.

  Colin almost finds himself sleeping on the street. When the tall, blond man makes him an offer, he can't say no either to the money or to the man. Colin is impulsive and full of contradictions. He refuses to sell himself for money and ends up homeless because of it. But when Wes offers to pay him for sex, Colin jumps at the chance to go home with him. Something about Wes strikes a chord with Colin. He knows there is a warm heart under the serious, impassive exterior and an awesome body under all the layers of winter clothes.

  Things don't go as planned when Wes decides that Colin is too young and inexperienced and refuses to sleep with him. That doesn't mean that he can stay away from someone who shakes up his world.

  The more time Colin spends with Wes, the more he wants him. Colin isn't shy about getting what he wants. His relentless pursuit might pay off if Wes doesn't let family complications and his fears about the future keep them apart. Will Wes let go of his inhibitions and allow himself to love the younger man?

  Poison Heart

  Is there anything Vince and Cal won't do for each other? The two of them grew up together and fell deeply in love. They were poor but happy until Cal made a big mistake and ended up in jail. He did it for Vince. To get him out, Vince is willing to do anything. Roland Granger has the power and influence to make Cal a free man. All he wants in return is Vince. Even if Cal never forgives him, Vince is willing to sacrifice himself. Now he has to make sure that Cal accepts this unwanted help. And while Vince is trying to set things right in his own life, can he reunite Roland with a self-destructive young man who loves him?

  And Manny Makes Three

  Mark is a struggling college student who has been working as a nanny for a nice family, but they don’t need him any more. Zack has been raising his son, Al, by himself and needs help. Al is a funny kid, and Zack is a funny dad, but more serious issues lurk under the surface. Will Mark be able to deal with these two? And how will Zack and Mark deal with their mutual attraction?

  Unexpected Dad

  Tyler finds a big surprise waiting on his doorstep. Ready or not, Tyler is a dad. Tyler didn’t know he had a daughter until she suddenly dropped into his life. Whether he is ready for her or not, little Julie needs a father. Or maybe two. Tyler and Jake have been best friends, inseparable since college. Now they have to adjust to Tyler’s new role as a dad. As Jake helps him cope with being a new father to a little girl, Tyler might be looking at two big changes in his life.

  More Than a Manny

  A very young, rich widower needs a nanny, but a hot manny would be even better. That's where Nate comes in. Brent is a loving but irresponsible father to two young children from a marriage of convenience. He needs Nate in his life, but how will Nate, a first time nanny, fit into his unconventional household? The kids are a handful, especially little Georgie. Her big brother, Ricky, has a few issues of his own. But Nate is more than ready to take on the challenge and let all three of them steal his heart.

  Duncan the Third

  Patrick and his little sister, Wendy, have just moved into Duncan's building and that means trouble. Patrick is exactly the kind of guy Duncan can't resist. Together he and his little sister might be the family Duncan has been yearning for but only if he takes a chance and lets them into his heart. Unfortunately, Duncan hasn't been lucky when it comes to relationships. After getting his heart broken too many times, he has sworn off younger men. While Duncan struggles against his attraction to him, Patrick is determined to win him over. As Patrick tries to change his mind, can he also heal Duncan's broken heart?

  Make It Better

  A favor leads to a life changing experience. Ray is willing to do anything for the man he considers his savior. His mission of mercy is Marcus, a young man who can’t overcome his guilt over a tragedy in his past. Is Ray making a terrible mistake giving his heart to him, or will his love for Marcus be strong enough to save him?

  My Love Is Real: The Benson Brothers Story

  For almost a year Sean and Brian thought they were brothers. Sean wants him more than anything, but will Brian ever accept his love? His pride is only one of the obstacles standing in their way. A dangerous man has a claim on Brian.

  The Right Guy

  They came together in paradise, but what will happen when they go back to the real world and their everyday lives?

  Nathan and Paul never liked each other. Paul was a snob, and Nathan felt like he was always looking down on him. Nathan wasn't interested in him anyway. He had his sights set on Turner. Now that Turner is getting married to another man, Nathan's heart is breaking. That's when he finds that Paul is right there by his side. This gorgeous man is ready to distract him and help him get over his unrequited crush.

  After being with Paul, Nathan is finally ready to move on and let go of his hopeless feelings. But after a hot encounter on the beach, Nathan might be giving up his old crush for a new one. Knowing that his longing for Paul is just as hopeless, Nathan is at his wit's end.

  But things aren't the way they seem. Paul has been watching Nathan pine after his friend for too long. All that time he has wanted Nathan all to himself. It's hard for Paul to believe that Nathan could ever return his feelings. After all, Nathan doesn't even like him.

  He doesn't know that Nathan feels differently about him these days. When spending time with Paul stirs unexpected feelings that are more than lust, Nathan wonders if he misjudged this man. Could Paul be the right man for him? After chasing the wrong guy for so long, Nathan has to prove to Paul that his feelings are real. That won't be easy. Paul isn't the most reasonable guy, and he won't settle for anything less from Nathan than his whole heart.