David tossed the gnocchi and sauce in the pan and plated it for Josh.

"This is delicious," Josh said, taking a bite.

"Thanks. It's... well, it's David's recipe."

"So how's Charlie doing?" Josh asked, taking another bite of gnocchi.

"It's not looking good," David said, pouring them both another glass of wine. "I went with him to meet with his union delegate and unless the student retracts the statement... "

"Christ," Josh said. "I feel so bad for him. He's really... he's a sweet guy."

"What happened with the two of you, anyway? You guys dated for... ?"

"Bout a month or so. And I don't know, really. When we first met, there was this immediate spark, you know? Like I was supposed to be at that exact time and place to meet him and I don't know why."

"He has that way about him," David chuckled.

"Did you guys ever date or anything?"

"Almost. That's how we met, actually. We started chatting on Gay.com and we'd made plans to see a movie but he cancelled last minute. So I stayed in and that's when I started chatting with David. And the rest, well... "

"Do you ever wonder what would've happened? With you and Charlie?"

"We would've killed each other," David laughed. "David on the other hand, huge crush on him."

"You guys should've... tried what we did. Do. Are doing?"

"With Charlie? No... I mean, well the thought never occurred to us until you."

Josh smiled. "So when is David due home?"

"He's not actually. He's visiting his mother for the week."

"Oh. So this is... "

"Just dinner," David said, sipping his wine. Josh's foot traced its way up David's leg.

"How about some dessert?"

"David and I agreed that we wouldn't separately."

"Then why did you invite me over?".

"I don't know, I... "

"I think you do." Josh's gaze pierced right through David. David wiped his mouth and put his napkin on his plate.

"I'm getting pretty tired Josh. I should get to bed."

Josh grinned and got up from the table. "Alright, I'll get going." He stopped at the front door and looked back at David, who watched him go with such longing. "A week's a long time. Call me if you change your mind."

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