Defense Reaction

By Gavin E. Black

Office ManLove Romance

Gary Bartell is finally in charge of his own accounting department. It isn't glamorous, but it's all he's ever wanted. Unless you include his roommate, Daniel Cooper. After years of living together, Gary is convinced Daniel will never have any romantic interest in him. Is it time to move on? Or does their life together mean more to Daniel than he is willing to reveal?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Steambath Press
• Release date: Aug 19, 2015
• ISBN: 9781927553220

Gavin E. Black

Gavin E. Black is the Gay Erotica persona of author Leigh Jarrett, because everyone needs a naughty alter ego.Please consider joining Gavin's mailing list by visiting his website www.gavineblack.com

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DEFENSE REACTION

ManLove Series – Book 2

Gavin E. Black

Smashwords Edition

Copyright Notice

This book is a work of fiction. The characters, incidences, and dialog are drawn from the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

DEFENSE REACTION; Third edition, previously published as DEFENCE REACTION, ManLove #2 Copyright 2012-2017 by Gavin E. Black (Leigh Jarrett). All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. All trademarks are the property of the respective owners.

Published by Steambath Press (self-published)

Smashwords Edition

eBook First edition published February 2012

ISBN: 978-0-9879162-9-7

eBook Second edition published April 2015

eBook Third edition published July 2017

ISBN: 978-1-927553-22-0

Chapter One

Gary Bartell leaned back in his chair and surveyed the extent of his new domain. If you could really call it that. It was just an office, but it was his office. Ten years of hacking away and crunching numbers for someone else's glory was over. This was his chance to prove himself.

A new city. A new employer.

A new life.

He slipped open the desk drawer to his right and removed a small box containing his new business cards. He grinned as he discarded the lid and read the imprint on the top card. Gary Bartell - Controller. Finally. He was in charge of his own accounting department.

It wasn't glamorous, but it was all he'd ever wanted …except for the love of the one person whose happiness outweighed any career achievement he'd ever attain.

Gary sighed, then brushed his thumb over the embossed company logo. Campbell & Pollier, Attorneys at Law. They were definitely taking a chance on him, but after meeting with one of the partners, Aaron Campbell, he knew he'd be getting a phone call, saying he had the job. In addition to his exemplary work record, he and Aaron had hit it off after discovering they'd played football for the same college. Years apart, but the same team regardless.

Brotherhood was brotherhood, and he was in.

The sound of the traffic outside pulled Gary from his thoughts. He removed a few cards from the box for his wallet, set the rest back in his drawer, and reclined in his chair.

Aaron had surprised him somewhat during the interview. They'd been talking about the team and some of the crazy shenanigans that went on, and Aaron had casually mentioned that the football team was essentially how he'd met his husband. Just like that. No apologies. No innuendos. Aaron Campbell, Attorney at Law, married to a man.

Gary scrubbed his lips. Some guys had a lot of balls, that was for sure. He shook his head, marveling at Aaron's confidence. Putting his professional reputation out there and marrying a guy from his college football team. That took guts.

A voice from his open door spoke. Mr. Bartell?

Please, call me Gary, he said as he waved Aaron Campbell's assistant, Cindy, over from where she was hovering in the doorway. She was a petite little thing. Black hair and stunning blue eyes set atop slender, toned hips and luscious tits. Gary smiled to himself. Even he could appreciate a beautiful woman when he saw one. He wasn't blind. Just not interested.

What can I do for you? he asked.

Mr. Campbell sent me down to say he's sorry. He'd intended on being here to welcome you, but he's been delayed in a meeting. He would like to touch base with you sometime after lunch if that works for you.

After lunch works— Gary tapped on the keys of his computer keyboard lightly. Although, I don't think I'll be very busy until I can get past this security screen.

Cindy peered out into the hall then back in at Gary. Has Peter not been here yet? He was supposed to set you up with a password.

No, I don't think I met a 'Peter' this morning.

Cindy blushed and fussed about with the files in her hands. She took on the countenance of a teenager flustered over a boy. You would remember Peter. Tall, blond kid. All smiles. Looks like he stepped off a fashion runway in Milan.

Christ, you've got to be kidding me.

He'd met Peter. All nine inches uncut, jamming down his throat in the washroom cubicle, Peter. He hadn't intended on giving a random blowjob to a stranger on his way to work that morning, but the kid had come on to him heavy in the men's room on the main floor. It was a thirty-story building with hundreds of offices. What were the chances?

Pretty damn good, apparently.

Never mind, Cindy said. Here he comes.

Yes, Peter could certainly do that …in copious amounts.

There had been some uncertainty this morning as to whether or not he would need to