Kurt misses Raoul, his house is just too big without him in it, he can't even light the fireplace because it was Raoul's pride and joy. So he just visits his grave and goes on with his life.One day at the gym a young, bouncy, exuberant and very talkative Matt comes up to him and starts hitting on him and asking him out.I was a little unsure at first, Matt really can't take a hint, he wasn't in the least deterred by Kurt's less than friendly brush-offs. Kurt is reserved, quiet and maybe even a little rude, but since we get into Kurt's head I know he doesn't really want to hurt Matt's feelings, he just isn't sure if he's ready for a relationship. If he did, Matt would be just his type and that makes pushing him away harder each time.They really are opposites not only in temperament but physically, Matt is smaller and slender to Kurt's big ripped form, but luckily Matt is also very persistent and doesn't give up and he slowly gets under Kurt's skin. I think that 'too much' of Matt's was exactly what was needed to get through to Kurt.The times where Kurt goes to the cemetery and speaks with Raoul were very touching, but even with his mourning, this wasn't a sad story, Matt is just too happy for that. He had a few surprises up his sleeve and when push came to shove he was just what Kurt needed to start living and loving again.This felt like a big story in a very small package, a bit like Matt. A solid short story from J.L. Merrow. I liked the vulnerability of the main MC, Kurt, who lost his lover several years ago and hasn't been ready to step back into the dating scene. A cute young guy at his gym, Matt, won't take no for an answer, like an over-eager puppy. I liked the development of the romance and Kurt finally letting go of his self-imposed abstinence. The sex scene at the end was lovely and hot.
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This was wonderful, especially after two not so great reads today:)
—JessS124
