Page 53 of Grounding the Baker
“Fine. I can take a hint and mind my own business,” she said, looking disappointed that she hadn’t gotten what she wanted.
Austin knew the woman probably had her camera ready to get a snap of said morning kiss and share it in her various group chats.
“I doubt you can do that, Giselle, but we appreciate the lie.”
They all laughed, and Giselle moved off with her coffee and muffin, taking a seat close by so she could hear everything that was going on.
“Why don’t you come through to the kitchen for a minute?” said Liam. “Callum, can you make Austin’s coffee, please?”
“Sure. Have you got your flask, Austin? How long should I wait?”
Callum was smiling, probably thinking his boss was taking Austin into the back for a quickie. Austin passed hisflask over, whilst Liam glared at Callum. Austin walked round the counter and took hold of Liam’s hand, walking them into the kitchen. They heard somewhoopsfrom the bakery when the door closed behind them.
“Oh my God. Why are they doing that?” said Liam, his cheeks aflame.
“You know what this place is like. I’m sure there’ll be something new next week for them to gossip about. Although Giselle had a great idea.”
“What do you –”
Austin silenced him with a kiss. He threaded his fingers through Liam’s hair, gripping his head and pulling him closer so he could deepen the kiss. He could never get enough of this. Their tongues caressed each other. The kiss was full of heat, yet slow and sensuous. The weekend hadn’t been a fluke. Austin loved kissing, and having Liam be so compatible with him in that department made him want to never stop doing this.
They broke apart before things could become more heated, and Austin had to adjust his cock. He was wearing his khakis, which were loose– well, they were before he’d started kissing Liam. The man himself had his eyes on Austin’s crotch and licked his lips. The little tease.
“I’d better get going before they come back here to check on you,” said Austin.
“They wouldn’t dare. Wait, though. I’ve got something for you.”
“I can see that,” he said, looking at Liam’s noticeable bulge.
Liam flushed and walked away to pick something up off the side. Austin loved teasing him and couldn’t wait to see just how far that flush spread across his body.
“I know you probably already have something for yourlunch, but I made these new sandwiches today with ham, mustard, and pickle. The bread’s a rosemary focaccia.”
“Did you make the bread?”
Liam nodded. Austin pulled him forward and took one of his hands, and brought it to his mouth for a kiss.
“I can’t wait to see what other talented things these hands can do.”
“Fuck, Austin. You can’t keep saying these things to me and not giving up the goods.”
He chuckled and took the sandwich off Liam before leaning forward for one last quick kiss.
“What are you doing on Wednesday night?” asked Liam in a rush.
“What did you have in mind?”
“I could make you dinner.”
“At your place?”
Liam nodded.
“Are you planning to seduce me?”
“No.”
“Liam?”
