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Matt tried to read the acquisition proposals Krish, his CTO, had sent him before finally giving up. His morning run and workout did nothing to help clear his mind, and he wondered if he had misjudged Ollie\u2019s feelings for him. His heart felt funny and he couldn\u2019t catch his breath. After lunch, there was a key in the door and Matt stood expectantly as Finn emerged from the hallway. He sighed unhappily, his body sagging.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, babe,\u201d Finn said softly, scanning Matt\u2019s face. \u201cWanna talk about it?\u201d He scratched his head in embarrassment. \u201cI got jealous and behaved like an idiot.\u201d Finn frowned. \u201cYou? What did you imagine you saw?\u201d \u201cWhy do you assume I imagined something?\u201d Matt asked irritatedly. Finn made a face. \u201cBecause Ollie isn\u2019t like that, because Ollie loves you, and because he only has eyes for you.<\/p>\n

Those are the top three reasons, but there are a million more.\u201d \u201cI thought I saw him give his number to a guy yesterday.\u201d Finn opened her mouth and rolled her eyes. \u201cHe looked flirty, and gorgeous, and the guy was staring at him,\u201d Matt added defensively. \u201cEverybody stares at him, because he is gorgeous. They do it to you too!\u201d She punched his bicep lightly with a laugh.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have nothing to worry about. Unless you said or did something stupid last night.\u201d She tilted her head. \u201cDid you?\u201d Matt slid his glance away. \u201cI don\u2019t know. He\u2019s not responding.\u201d He looked back at Finn. \u201cAnd, I don\u2019t even know where my boyfriend lives.\u201d Finn smiled. \u201cI do.\u201d Matt waited outside Ollie\u2019s place for nearly an hour after ringing the bell and getting no answer. Finally, he saw Ollie come around the corner with his backpack slung over his left shoulder. Matt watched his step falter momentarily as their eyes met, before he continued walking with a guarded expression.<\/p>\n

Matt smiled nervously; his stomach filled with uncertainty as Ollie stopped in front of him. \u201cHey. You still mad at me?\u201d Matt asked quietly. \u201cI should be,\u201d Ollie scoffed. He looked over his shoulder at the door to his flat. \u201cI have a football match in a bit. I need to get changed and eat something. Wanna come in for a minute?\u201d Matt hesitated. \u201cNo one\u2019s home, nor will they be.<\/p>\n

You can stay in the living room if you\u2019d like,\u201d Ollie added derisively as he unlocked the door. Matt flinched at Ollie\u2019s tone and followed him into a moderately tidy living area, with a large dining table and some worn-looking couches in front of a sliding glass door that opened onto a small garden with plastic chairs.<\/p>\n

The kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes, with more on the surrounding counters and Matt fought a grimace.<\/p>\n

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Appearances is a moderate-angst, MM romance, HEA with mild content warnings for an instance of consensual sexual violence and a morally grey MC. Check content warnings on author website. This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author\u2019s imagination or used in a fictitious manner.<\/p>\n

Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. The (often egregious) opinions expressed are those of the characters and should not be confused with the author\u2019s. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the copyright holder.<\/p>\n

Printed in the United States of America. 1kitap1.com\/en For my cousin Tom Holdorf, who nearly thirty years ago worried I would think his photo project was pornographic (it wasn\u2019t btw). I miss you every day. 1kitap1.com\/en CONTENTS PART ONE Steeplechase 1. Awakenings 2. Slumbering Giant 3. Static Cling 4. She\u2019s Not Me 5. Flesh for Fantasy 6. One Step Forward Three Steps back 7. Questions, So Many Questions 8. Paper and Glue 9. It\u2019s a Trap! 10.<\/p>\n

Only Fools 11. Master and Servant 12. The Good with the Bad 13. Understand Me 14. Coming to America 15. All My Love 16. Shaken not Stirred 17. Decisions, Decisions 18. Confessions 19. Light and Shadow 20. Foreshadows 21. Bury It 22. An American in Paris 23. Trustfall 24. Running up that Hill 25. Giving Thanks 26. I\u2019ll Only Hurt You if You Let Me 27.<\/p>\n

Once You Put Your Hand in the Flame 28. \u2019Tis the Season 29. New Year\u2019s Resolutions 30. Remember There\u2019s a Lot of Bad, and Beware PART TWO Endurance 31. You Tore Out my Heart, and Threw it Away 32. Ghost in the Machine 33. No One Dies From Love 34.<\/p>\n

Somebody Else 35. Demolition Man 36. Encirclement and Incentive 37. No, I Haven\u2019t Moved on, But Trust me I\u2019ve Tried 38. Smooth Operator 39. All According to Plan 40. Secrets Spilled 41.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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