Where You Least Expect It by Durango, M.

and what else they had read by the author. Matt asked Christian what time his shift ended. Christian looked at the wall clock. “In about forty-five minutes.” Matt made a decision. “I could give you a ride.” Christian tilted his head as he considered Matt’s offer. “You wouldn’t mind waiting?” Matt shook his head. “I wouldn’t have offered if I minded. Besides, it’s not like I have big plans today.” “No hot Friday night date with the Cosmo girl?” “Oh, very funny. Don’t you have work to do?” *** Matt was absorbed in his book when Christian dropped into the chair across from him; he noticed the lack of Christian’s apron and realized he’d lost track of time. He glanced at his watch. “Are you done already?” “Yep.” Christian stood and waved to his coworkers as they left. “Are you in your usual spot?” “Am I that predictable?” Matt asked as he led the way across the lot. “What? Oh.” Christian looked embarrassed as he shrugged. “You were in the same spot the two other times you drove me home. I know a lot of people park in the same spots. At least you never have to think about where your truck is parked.” “That’s true.” Matt unlocked the tailgate for Christian’s bike. Once they were both settled, Matt started on the short drive toward Christian’s apartment. “You want to grab something to eat?” They both had to eat, right? “Um.” Matt waited as Christian seemed to think. Maybe this was a bad idea. Maybe he should have just forgotten the whole thing. “If we can keep it cheap, yeah,” Christ