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knew it was even more true concerning himself. Brandon’s type was, well, Brandon had already found his perfect match.
    Julian grinned at him. “There was also the Jesse factor. He would’ve killed us if he had found out about our adventures.”
    “Actually, he knows.”
    Julian’s grin withered. “What? How?”
    Brandon gave him a light push on the shoulder. “Don’t look so horrified. He didn’t care.”
    Disbelief claimed Julian’s countenance. “Really?”
    “Really. When we hooked up over Christmas, I was coming out of your room and he was walking down the hall to take Achilles out. At first he stopped and just stared at me. Then he got that little smirk of his and as he walked by, asked, ‘Did you boys enjoy yourselves?’ I said, ‘Immensely.’ He chuckled, said ‘good,’ and went on his way. Then I told him about our time in Japan, and he found it pretty hilarious since he knew damn well how horny Evan had gotten from our chat in the bar.”
    “But he always reproached us for flirting.”
    “Yeah, but that was because he knew it wouldn’t work out between us in the long run, and he didn’t want to see either of us get hurt.”
    “I wonder why he never said anything to me.”
    “Well, even though he’s a nosey thing, he’s also capable of being discreet. He probably figured he wouldn’t bring it up unless you did.” Brandon gave him a nudge with his elbow and a wink.
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    “Besides, I already told him all the dirty details.”
    “Oh, wonderful. And here I thought you were capable of being more discreet.”
    “Not with Jesse. You know he and I tell each other everything.”
    “And you see? That’s another reason why we never would’ve worked out. That’s all I’d need is Jesse snickering at me every day over my naughty bedroom habits.”
    Julian glanced to the side and saw Brandon’s partner, Shunichi Miyamoto, walking toward them. Shunichi’s refined features, dark eyes, black hair, and slender body of solid muscle made him absolutely stunning, topped with a gentle and playful disposition.
    “And what are you two giggling about?” Shunichi asked.
    Brandon stood up to greet him. “I just told him that Jesse knows about the flings he and I had.”
    Julian gasped. “Brandon!”
    Shunichi laughed and wrapped Brandon in an embrace, his gaze settling on Julian. “It’s okay. I already know about them.
    Brandon and I don’t have any secrets between us.”
    “Yeah, but still, no one wants to hear about their partner’s past… experiences .”
    Shunichi shrugged. “The past is nothing more than the road traveled to the present. What matters are the steps we take today.”
    Brandon placed a tender kiss on Shunichi’s lips. “Says the holder of the Philosophy degree.”
    Shunichi chuckled. “Okay, then I’ll just say it doesn’t matter to me because you’re mine now and I know you will be forever.”
    He delivered another kiss to Brandon, this one deeper than their first.
    Julian looked away. As wonderful as it was to see them happy, just how many couples glowing in monogamous bliss were going to be paraded before him? He knew flaunting their perfect relationships wasn’t any of their intentions, but it didn’t ease his loneliness.
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    Brandon and Shunichi slowly pulled apart. Brandon looked to Julian. “Are you joining us for lunch?”
    Julian shook his head. “No, I have other plans.”
    Brandon took Shunichi’s hand and turned to leave. “Then let’s make sure we all get together before you guys hit the road.”
    “We will.”
    As they walked away, he saw Shunichi pull his hand from Brandon’s to slide it into the back pocket of Brandon’s jeans, Brandon gave Shunichi’s ass a rub before copying the movement, putting his hand in Shunichi’s pocket. With a sigh, Julian shoved away from the piano and headed for the back exit. He felt guilty for lying; he didn’t have plans, but he really didn’t feel like watching Jesse and Evan, Brandon