Reeceric - not so secret love story

Reece never really paid attention to the staff that would come and go. He and Marjorie had already been together a few months. He had no interest in anyone else.

after 23 years with mia, he was looking for something more, and he felt he had found that with marjorie.

after months of fighting and pushing for her love, she finally said yes. every time they were together, he felt this joy he never expected. but was this love?

as eric entered the Knight Nursery, his grey hat and tight top captured his attention. his clear glasses and quiet voice captured reece's heart.

"hello... i am eric"

reece stared into his frames, his eyes filled with confusion. what was this feeling? it couldn't be love as that was something he only felt with marjorie, but what was this? and how was it somehow better than marjorie's love?

"hi eric, i'm reece, sit down in the chair infront of you"

eric sat down, craving a good first impression. the tall blonde man captured his attention. he looked into his ocean blue eyes, ready for his first job.

"so eric, do you have much experience in bed-GARDENING- gardening???"

reece immediately stopped himself. what was he saying? like someone this amazing would be into him. and besides, he didn't like men, no, he was into marjorie.

"umm, yeah. i guess. i'm still starting out though"

"that's UHM fine UHM just- just go sweep those leaves in the garden for me, will you?"

reece started sweating. this was the most gorgeous boy he had ever seen in his life. he didn't wanna mess it up.

eric started to get up to leave, and reece quickly stopped him. he didn't wanna end the conversation. he could hear him speak for hours.

"UHM before you- uh- go eric, can i ask how old you are? i was just in the middle of scanning your paperwork so i didn't have time before you came in. just so i know what jobs and your hours and stuff"

reece was proud of himself for covering the real reason he wanted to know his age. this man was young, but how young?

"uh- 17" eric replied, confused as age is typically at the top of the paperwork

"oh, good to know. you can go now"

reece panicked. how would he look dating a 17 year old? that can't be right. but, eric wasn't like the other 17 year olds. hell, he was probably more mature than jodie. a 21 year old who couldn't even resist plastic fruit. reece knew if he wanted to be with him, he had to wait till his 18th.

but could he resist?