They could have fresh tea later if they were inclined. For now, James left the cups on the coffee table. When James rose from his seat, he turned to hold his hand out for Eli. The boy hardly needed any help getting up, but he wanted to share some affection as they made their way to this office that also served as James' bedroom.

The bed was already pulled out since James was sleeping when Eli called. He certainly wasn't tired any longer. Concern was gone since Eli felt more at ease and all that was left was desire. Honestly, he couldn't recall wanting someone as much as he wanted Eli. Seeing him daily at school was fine, it let him see with his own eyes that the boy was doing well. But when they were alone? And when Eli looked like that? Well, James was still a man, after all.

As soon as they were in the privacy of James' room, he swooped in for a hungry kiss, tugging Eli flush against him. His hands moved along that strong back, from his shoulders down. Then his fingers curled into the hem of the t-shirt Eli only just put on. That would be gone just as soon as James was finished ravaging the boy's mouth.