Written in Lace

“I love your bellybutton.” Caspian told Zed as he bandaged Zed’s injured finger. It’s been years since Zed had actually cut himself while cooking, and a pair of wandering hands changed that in the span of less than a second. But how could he ever be mad at Caspian? “This time you could have picked a better moment.” Valentine’s day was approaching and although they didn’t care for the day, Caspian thought they should do something for it. No, not gifts, only them enjoying each other. Or Caspian telling Zed how much he loved every piece of him at the most inappropriate moments. Zed should have not been surprised, but when Caspian told him he loved his eyeballs while he was covered in cranberry sauce, and later when he told him he loved his toes while Zed was rushing to his meeting with Jackson, and that he loved his earlobes after he broke his favourite mug, he didn’t think there were that many inappropriate situations when Caspian could declare his eternal love.  He should have known...

 “I’m telling you, Secret Santa is an awfully bad idea. And I got stuck with Thomas out of all people.” Derek was saying in between brushing his teeth. “I am so tired of hearing you complain. Just buy a bloody present and get over with it.” “Will you help me?” Derek asked as he put his toothbrush away. “My dear, of course not.” Back in the bedroom, Derek scoffed seeing that Noah didn’t even bother putting down the book he’d been reading. “I don’t know what to get him. He’s new and he’ll be gone after the holidays anyway.” “So? You have access to his file, I’m sure there are a few personal things in there. Maybe he likes bowling or something.” “Are you suggesting getting him a bowling pin?” Noah finally looked up at him. “And put it on a keychain, sure.” Derek scoffed again. “He must have a Facebook profile.” “You don’t even know where to find Facebook.” “That’s why I need your help.” Derek said exasperated. “Please!” Out of all the issues he thought he’d face as a new manager at hi...