The Closer You Get

By Mychael Black

Jeff and Chris are lifelong best friends and became lovers three years ago. With encouragement and support from Chris’ doting family, both men move in together and start college at the same school, where they navigate new friendships and explore their ever-deepening love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Arian Derwydd Books, LLC
• Release date: May 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224760589

Mychael Black

Alter ego of Katherine Cook, Mychael focuses on gay erotic romance stories in many genres. She lives in the eastern US with her family.

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Prologue

February, 2027

Well, how do I look? Chris Cartwright stood in the living room in his best jeans, a button-down blue silk shirt, and black boots.

Mama stood and came over, fussing with his collar. She grinned up at him. Amazing, honey.

Chris smiled and glanced over her shoulder at his stepdad and his uncles. Dad? Uncle Robbie? Uncle Seth?

Lookin’ good, kid, Seth said. He reclined back on the couch, Robbie in his arms. He kissed Robbie’s hair, which held less gray than his.

Got rubbers?

Good Lord, Robbie, Mama said with a laugh.

Dad chuckled. Well, he isn’t wrong.

What? Robbie asked. He’s twenty and going out on a date. If he gets laid, he’d better have them.

Chris laughed and shook his head. Y’all are horrible. Of course, I have ‘em. He patted his front right pocket just as the doorbell rang. That would be Jeff. He kissed Mama on the cheek. I’ll be home… umm… I’ll call if it’s gonna be tomorrow.

Be careful, Mama said.

Always. He smiled and tugged open the door. Hey.

Goddamn, Jeff looked good. So good that Chris had to keep from licking his lips in front of Mama, Dad, and his uncles.

Hey. Jeff waved at the others from the