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lips. “I’m falling in love with you. Hard and fast. It’s scary as hell to feel so much for someone you barely know and who’s supposed to leave again so soon. You’re an incredible man, and I’d love nothing more than to spend the rest of my days coming to know you.” He hoped Ruben would hear how sincere he was, would see his feelings in his eyes and feel it in the way his arms hugged Ruben tight. Maybe there was one more thing he should say, to make everything right.
    “And I need to make a confession. Earlier in my office, I didn’t listen to you as attentively as I should have. When you talked about your job with so much passion, I drifted off because I thought you’d never give it up and move to Norway. And I can’t go to London with you. I’m sorry I upset you,” he whispered.
    Ruben was quiet for some time, looking at him with his head cocked to the side, like a little bird. It was adorable but did nothing to calm Aleks’ racing heart. Then a beautiful smile formed on Ruben’s lips.
    “You’re falling in love with me?” his lover asked, his voice sweet and filled with so much joy.
    “Yes, Ruben.”
    “Oh, you sweet, stupid man! You need to listen to me if this relationship is going to last!” Ruben scolded and punched his shoulder. It was becoming a habit and Aleks saw himself getting sore at that particular spot because he had the feeling he’d earn plenty of punches in their future. If they had a future.
    A kiss landed on his lips and then Ruben continued. “In the office I told you I could do my work from everywhere as long as I have a strong enough internet connection and my equipment. I’d never force you to move to London, it’d kill such an outdoorsy guy like you. Plus, I love it here. Hell, my owl lives here! Did you honestly think I could abandon Olga?”
    Aleks snorted, then laughed, and cried like a baby, because Ruben’s words had been the closest he’d ever come to hear an actual I love you from another man. He clung to his lover, probably crushing him and leaving some bruises in the wake, but he couldn’t help himself. What Ruben wanted to give him was too big a gift. It was too much to sacrifice after such a short time. Before he could voice his concerns and ruin everything again though, Ruben’s lips found his again and the kiss turned his brain to mush. Oh, hell.
     
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    Ruben saw the exact moment when Aleks’ mood tipped from grateful and relieved to worried again. And because he wasn’t a fan of them fighting again over a decision that was Ruben’s to make, he cut his lover off with a kiss. One he poured each and every one of his feelings and hopes in. This was so right, no matter how many ridiculous objections Aleks would come up with.
    “Ruben, engel. ” Aleks panted and tugged at his clothes. “We... we should...”
    “Fuck?” Ruben suggested hopefully.
    “No!” His man groaned and squeezed his eyes shut. Hell, Aleks had remarkable restraint.
    Ruben pouted and crossed his fingers, hoping the cute look would crack Aleks. No such luck though. He was kissed and patted, there was even some groping going on. But aside from his shirt, his clothes remained where they were.
    “Ruben!” Two hands fisted his curls and held him in a firm grip, forcing him to look into Aleks’ glacier eyes. No hardship at all, they were so pretty. “Less fucking, more talking. Please.”
    Now it was Ruben’s turn to groan. “Aleks! For fuck’s sake! I’m nineteen and horny and sitting in my man’s lap. After he rescued me from my ex and confessed he loves me. This is torture.”
    “Uh, Ruben, I never said—”
    Ruben closed the man’s mouth with his hand. “Don’t! You know it’d be a lie. And... I love you, too. Don’t hurt us by denying it,” he murmured, lowering his eyes.
    “Oh, Ruben,” Aleks choked and then Ruben was pressed against a hard chest and his head kissed. “Yes, I love you. And because you’re the genius in this relationship, tell me how