Celebrations

For two successful actors, the convention circuit’s part of the job, but for Jason and Colby, it’s a challenge.<br><br>Jason’s been a convention guest before. But he’s never let himself relax and enjoy it, too busy being an action hero to indulge his dice-rolling, fantasy-loving, science-fiction geek side. And Colby loves the idea of conventions, but has never been to one. He’s not comfortable with crowds and contact and demands, especially not these days.<br><br>But they’ve got a very epic, very gay, new fantasy movie to promote. So they’ll navigate panels and photos and excitable fans together. And at the end of the day, Jason can give Colby some much-needed comfort ... and together they’ll discover how much fun this new adventure can be.

K.L. Noone · LGBT+

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14 Chs

Chapter 6

But Colby took a deep breath, then, and actually looked at him; one hand made a tiny motion, a reach for Jason.

Jason dove in, given permission. Gathered his husband in tight. Held on. Colby was really trembling now, and Jason eased them to the floor, got him to sit, tried to get him to inhale and exhale. Deep. Careful. In and out. Again. More. Rhythm. Finding it.

Colby curled up against him, shaking harder, head to toe, but not crying; he hid his face in Jason’s neck, breaths ragged and too fast, but he was awake and present. Jason clung to that, and to him.

He rubbed Colby’s back. He whispered, “I’m here, I got you, it’s fine, it’s okay, you can cry, go on,” and pressed a kiss into Colby’s hair, tasting grief and tropical-fruit shampoo. “I love you, Colby, I’m here.”

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