Down on the Farm (mxm)

Thirteen

Jeremy

"Pizza will be here soon," Porter called into my room after I got out of the shower. I wasn't sure why he wanted to meet up tonight, but I was glad food was involved.

The mood around the house had been a little glum ever since Wyatt found out about Theo. I didn't blame him; it was a lot of information to receive and some pretty earth shattering information at that. Honestly I wasn't sure how I didn't instantly think of Theo the first time I saw Wyatt. I was just really taken aback by how attractive he was. Everything about him- his curly hair, his dark eyes, and of course those tattoos. One day I'd love to trace every single one on his arm. I wanted to be braver around him but also didn't want to push him. This was a pretty sensitive time for him, and I didn't think he had the time for me at the moment.

After throwing on some pajamas I wandered downstairs to see Levi and Porter sitting on the couch. I was happy they had been getting along so well, Levi seemed to like farm life more than when he first arrived. Just then the doorbell rang, making me walk over and grab the pizza. As I went to turn around I all but ran right into Wyatt, who instantly steadied me. His strong arms were steading me as a pretty smile lit up his face.

My body was suddenly having such a strong reaction to him I had to close my eyes. Just seeing him in soft pajamas with damp hair was making the lower half of me act like it's never seen an attractive man before. I suddenly had a very big urge to touch him. My god, what was my problem? I've been around attractive men before but he... he was different.

"Are you okay Jeremy?"

Oh god, him saying my name was not helping the situation. Seriously, what was wrong with me? I suddenly felt so ashamed I wanted to hide in a corner and cry. I forced my eyes to open to see Wyatt staring at me with a worried expression. After blinking a few times I realized my eyes were wet, god I was a mess.

"Fine, sorry for almost knocking you over."

He laughed, a husky laugh that made goosebumps run all over my skin. "No worries, it's good."

"I should uhm; put the pizza in the kitchen."

With a nod he stepped back but followed me into the kitchen. I was very aware of his presence behind me as I put the pizza box onto the table. When I turned around to grab plates I watched him get drinks, his tattoos seeming to shimmer. It seemed like my body was acting on its own as I slowly walked over to him.

My index finger was then reaching out and landing onto his skin, his body instantly freezing. I could tell he was looking at me, probably because I was acting like a damn freak. I just couldn't leave this kitchen without touching him. There were so many cool swirls on his skin that only made me want to explore them more. My body suddenly stopped and realized how creepy I probably looked, dropping my hand to turn away.

Before I could leave he reached out and brought my fingers back to his skin. His hand was then holding onto mine as he traced my fingers over his skin before I shyly looked up at him. "S-sorry," I stuttered. "Your tattoos are just really cool."

"Don't ever apologize," he said. "You can touch them whenever and wherever you like."

My heart was beating so loud in my chest I was sure he could hear it, but I didn't care. However before I could say anything else Porter was suddenly yelling, "Hey Jer, can you bring some pizza in here?"

That snapped me out of the trance I had been in, my cheeks probably lit up like a Christmas tree. "Yeah," I croaked out while turning away. I quickly grabbed some slices and put them on plates before walking out into the living room.

Once the pizza and drinks were distributed, I plopped down into a chair as Wyatt took a seat next to Levi on the couch. Right as I took my first bite Levi was suddenly looking over at me, an unrecognizable expression on his face. "Before we start there's something I wanted to talk to you about Jeremy," Levi said.