About Nice: Just my Luck

by Cassandra Gold
9 pages / 3400 words
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When Greg Reynolds’ car breaks down on Christmas Eve, he's happy to accept a ride home from Seth Whitney, the sexy bookstore owner he’s had a crush on for ages. His bad luck doesn’t end there, though. A fire in his apartment building renders the place unlivable. With nowhere to go, Greg is sure his night couldn’t get any worse, at least until Seth makes a surprising offer.

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He heard the crunch of footsteps in the snow behind him. He tensed, aware of how deserted the area was, until a voice asked, "Need some help?"

Greg relaxed. He didn't have to turn to know who the voice belonged to. Seth Whitney. Seth owned the coffee shop next door to Well Read, the bookstore where Greg worked. He'd been lusting after the man ever since he first saw Seth four months ago. But who wouldn't? Seth was about thirty, tall and slim but well-built, with eyes and hair the color of dark chocolate and a killer smile.

It wasn't only his appearance that Greg admired. He'd seen many examples of Seth's kindness as well, like the times Seth sat and chatted with elderly customers even though he had other things he needed to do. Seth probably had other things he needed to do now, too.

Greg sighed. "I'm fine, but I think my car could use some help."

Seth laughed. "Unfortunately, that's not one of my skills."

"It's not one of mine, either." Greg looked glumly down at the engine for a minute before closing the hood. "Do you have a cell phone I can borrow? I'll have to get a tow truck."

Seth's horrified expression told Greg what he thought of the idea. "On Christmas Eve? It could take a while. How about I give you a ride?"

Reflex made Greg say, "I can't ask you to do that."

Seth was having none of his protest, though. "You didn't ask, I offered. It's no trouble. I don't have any plans or anything."

"Okay, then. Thanks." Greg grabbed the few things he needed from his car, locked the doors, and followed Seth to the other end of the parking lot.