Did you catch Monday's blog featuring @Andrew Q Gordon short story, Archangel? This is an older anthology feature from the theme "Walk on the Wild Side". What does that have to do with angels? Hmm....

Well, I picked this excerpt because it doesn't show that, but I really wanted to feature some of the smooth flow of Andrew's work and how well he could craft characters and stories that suck in readers from the beginning. He has many popular stories featuring characters who are evolving into themselves, either as adults or... something else. Which is it in this story?

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Teeth brushed, hair combed - it actually looked half-way decent tonight - Nick skimmed through his stuff, quickly finding something appropriate. Throwing clothes on the bed, he opened his dresser to get a pair of boxers. Staring at them for a moment, he opted for the tight fitting, black CK trunks. His skinny legs and barely there butt probably looked stupid in them, but they make him feel a bit sexy, more than boxers anyway.

Slipping on a belt, he scanned his clothes, looking for something that didn't scream, 'work tie.' He quickly made the knot, slipped on his shoes - he'd tie them in the car - and grabbed a sports coat, just in case it was needed.

Staring at himself in the mirror, he drew a deep breath and held it. Relax.

He exhaled and made his way to the main living area. Trevor and Alex appeared deep in conversation. Alex spotted him and flashed him a smile. The dark suit with pale blue tie worked perfectly together, making him even more sexy.

Before he could stop himself, Nick said, "Wow, you look amazing dressed up."

"I was about to say the same to you." Running his eyes up and down, Alex's attention made Nick squirm. "Very nice."

"Thanks." Even Trevor was smirking. "What?"

"Nothing, just you do look good bro." He turned quickly to Alex and Nick couldn't see what passed between them. It appeared Alex and Trevor locked eyes, but just for a moment.

"Not a problem, Trevor." He held out his hand. "Nice talking to you. Hopefully I'll see you soon."

"Hopefully."

Nick didn't hear any tension in his friend's voice, so whatever it was between them, it was either in his mind or it was squashed.

"See ya, Trev. And thanks." A hug or kiss was out given how close Alex was, but he managed a lame wink.

"You bet." He winked back, giving Nick his silly, 'Trevor knows a secret' smile.

 

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