Deliver Me

By J.D. Walker

Daniel Carter rarely has time for fun. He teaches college freshmen in the mornings, works on his thesis in the afternoons, and delivers pizza at night for a vindictive boss. Life is hectic but the one bright spot in his days is Julius Tanner, one of the nicest guys around. He’s also ridiculously sexy and doesn’t see Daniel as more than a colleague. But he can dream.

When Julius unexpectedly asks for help, it’s a chance for Daniel to get to know him better. What Daniel discovers is the cutest pug ever, and a man he wants to be with, in the worst way. But how can he ever measure up? Still, between the drudgery of pizza delivery, quirky customers, and apathetic students, Julius becomes a constant in Daniel’s life. Can they be more than friends?

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Mar 13, 2019
• ISBN: 9781634869027

J.D. Walker

J.D. Walker likes to keep her stories short and sweet. A multi-published author, she is also a musician, artist, and lover of all things knit and crochet. For more information, visit lifebyjo.com/jdwalker.

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Deliver Me

By J.D. Walker

Published by JMS Books LLC

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Copyright 2019 J.D. Walker

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Deliver Me

By J.D. Walker

Hey, Manny! I yelled to get my boss’ attention.

What? Why ain’t you gone yet? he barked.

"What’s the address for the delivery, man? I ain’t got all night."

"Are you stupid or something? It’s taped to the damn box. What’s up, genius? Can’t read?" Lovely.

"No, sir, it’s not on the box. You forgot to do it again, for, like the third time tonight." Without an apology, Manny ‘the man’ Collins wrote the address on a piece of paper, balled it up and threw it at me before going back to the kitchen.

Get your ass in gear, Danny. You got ten minutes to get this to the customer or it’s free. That’s happened to you twice already, dude. One more time, and you’re fired.

"What the fuck, Manny? It’s not my fault for being late, goddammit. You always wait until the last minute to give me the frickin’ order!"

Nine minutes, Danny! he yelled. God, it was so unfair.

I was tired and ready to go off shift, but lucky me, I caught a delivery. Numb nuts really had it in for me, too. Didn’t know why, unless it was because I refused the not-so-subtle come on he’d tried on me when I first started working for him. As if I could sleep with someone who likely only showered once a week. Maybe he was just a miserable, delusional human being.

Looking at the delivery address, I sighed with relief when I saw it was near my apartment in Edgewood. I looked at my watch. Eight minutes to go. I quickly paid the cashier for the order and then clocked out. This way, I wouldn’t have to return to the pizza parlor after the delivery.

Time to use the shortcuts. My 1998 Toyota Corolla had a lot of