RAW Deception (Round 2 in the RAW Instinct Series)

Chapter 9

Monday

"So, are you going back tomorrow?" Gregory asked, taking a seat beside Shane on the pier.

"I've decided to go back on Thursday. And then I'm going to have a long heart to heart with Joe."

In his mind, Gregory danced. He had gotten through to Shane, and it pleased him to no end. His skin tingled and he couldn't hide the excitement. He did an elbow punch with absolute glee on his face. "Yes!"

"I'm going to be in such kak*, but I don't care," Shane whistled.

"If he so much as touches you I'll be on him like Rocky Balboa."

"I appreciate that."

"Come on, let's take a dip," Gregory said.

"Water's cold. Freezing."

"You scared of a little cold water?"

"No. Scared of freezing water."

"Then sit on the pier while a real man negotiates freezing water."

"Taking a dip in cold water, like last night, isn't my idea of a romance."

"Last night was your fault," Gregory laughed out loud. "Trust me to choose a guy who rocks boats. Anyway, who said anything about romance? Just kidding. Kidding. Come on, jump in with me."

"You're crazy, you know that?"

"Half crazy. You're the other half."

Shane gazed at Gregory's fine body. Such perfection. His thighs, abs and arms thick with muscular energy. Suddenly Gregory defrocked and dived into the freezing water with a splash that echoed across the lake.

"Come on in. It's not that bad."

Having experienced the visionary delight of Gregory's nakedness, not for the first time this weekend, but now for the second time, Shane peeled off his clothes and jumped in, splashing water into Gregory's face.

Gregory reached out, grabbed Shane's head and dunked him beneath the surface for a moment. He came up splattering and shivering.

"Jesus, it's fucking cold!" Shane shivered.

"Don't be a wimp. It's invigorating."

"Invigorating, huh?" Shane yelped and dived into the water between Gregory's legs and surfaced behind him. Before Gregory could turn, Shane leaped onto his back and dragged him below the surface.

Both resurfaced facing each other.

Gregory reached out to touch Shane's face and just stared.

Shane swallowed hard as Gregory leaned in for a kiss, the space between their bodies seemed miles apart and their lips met briefly. Shane said, "Come closer. I want your skin touching mine. Kiss me again."

This time Gregory moved in with his entire body. Shane wrapped his legs around his waist as their lips met in a kissing frenzy that sent Gregory spinning into space.

"Don't let go," Shane whispered. "It's wonderful being with you." His lips on fire.

"Guys! Guys!"

They separated when Raw called out.

"We're here. In the water!" Gregory replied.

Raw took a seat on the jetty and giggled at them.

"You guys taking an innocent dip, or maybe you just love freezing water, or you enjoy doing other things. We want to have a chat with you."

Shane said, "You caught us having a good time."