Androgynous Love

Seduction and Lust

Andrew was waiting for Tatum to come down, so they could leave for the market. He was very nervous about going.

Meanwhile, Tatum had done some web searching on ways to mitigate the stress of going outside for Andrew.

Current research stated that holding onto someone or something dear to you could help diminish the impact of panic.

He spent the last 20 minutes making a beaded bracelet for Andrew which he wanted to gift him for this purpose.

Why is she taking so long to come down? She needs to come before I lose my nerve.

*walking down the stairs* Sorry I took a few minutes extra, I was making something.

Making something?

Yup! Could you please hold out your hand for me?

Why?

U-um I made you a beaded bracelet so you can fiddle with the beads when you're uncomfortable.

Did you make it for me? Why? All I've done is be rude and I even made you run away.

Just b-because.

T-thank you Tatum. He blushed.

Tatum put the bracelet on his arm, and Andrew turned away playing with the beads, as he turned Tatum saw him smile.

Did you make a list of the ingredients we need to buy?

Yes, I did we don't have much in the house so we need to buy a few other things as well.

Okay, perfect. If you are up to it we can grab some lunch at the diner while we are out.

Hmm. We can see how the outing pans out.

Cheer up, I promise not to talk too much. *making a zipping his lips motion*

At least my ears won't bleed then.

Hey!

*I'm feeling excited to be going out to the market; I haven't wanted to go outside for the longest time. It's all her.*

*Please don't let me have a panic attack, and hopefully, I can keep my temper in check.*

*He seems in a far better mood today than he was yesterday, is this how he actually is, was yesterday just bad luck?*

Okay and away we go. Are we taking my car or yours?

I-i haven't driven in 10 years and my license expired long ago, so let's take your car.

No problem at all, I am a really good driver; I took advanced driving as part of a previous job.

What type of job requires you to have advanced driving skills? Usually only stuntmen and military employees right?

U-um... *I have to think of a lie* I worked on a movie set as a stunt driver for a year while studying.

I see... *She looked flustered for a second there, I wonder why*

Tatum had been hired as a housekeeper to Andre Pearce but he also had a secondary job given by Mr Down.

Tatum turned away to open the front door.

Let's go *He stepped out the front door looking back at Andrew* '

Andrew Pearce stopped dead on the threshold, yesterday his worry over Tatum had driven him to step outside.

Now he was scared of even putting the tip of his shoe out the door.

As he was lost in succumbing to panic, he felt a soft warmth spreading in his hand, he looked up.