You Belong to Me – 76

 

 

“Stay behind me. In fact, stay there,” Scott told him, pointing to a spot well away from the door to Corey’s apartment. “Wait, what’s the access code?”

 

After Corey gave it to him along with the keys, Scott unlocked the door and slid inside, his gun in one hand. It took him only a moment to disarm the security system, all the while scanning the entryway and what he could see of the living room for any sign the stalker had been there.

 

After searching the rest of the apartment, he went out to tell Corey it was safe to come in. He smiled when Corey heaved a sigh of relief before entering the apartment.

 

“Now you’re leaving,” Corey said, looking as if he hoped Scott would say no.

 

“Yep.” On the off chance the stalker was listening, he pointed to the locks and the alarm box and handed Corey his keys.

 

Corey took them, then gestured to a chair in the kitchen, miming putting it under the doorknob. Scott chuckled softly. Putting his arms around Corey’s waist, he whispered, “Have you been doing that every night?”

 

“Yes,” Corey whispered back. “Stupid maybe, but….”

 

“It can’t hurt.” Scott studied him for a long moment, saying aloud, “I’ll call you as soon as I get home.”

 

“I’ll be here. Come over for supper tomorrow?”

 

“You bet. What time?”

 

“Sevenish?”

 

“Sure.” Cupping the back of Corey’s head in one hand, Scott gave him a kiss, using the moment to murmur, “Pushing buttons again?”

 

Before replying, Corey returned the kiss with more than a bit of enthusiasm. “Yep,” he whispered when they broke apart. “Is it working?”

 

“Too damned well, but that’s not what I meant, and you know it.”

 

Corey grinned, mouthing, “I know.”

 

“I’ll be here at seven on the dot,” Scott said in a normal tone of voice as he went into the entryway. He felt his cell vibrate. Knowing who the caller was, he ignored it for the moment.

 

“Supper will be waiting,” Corey replied.

 

“Come here.” When Corey did, Scott kissed him again. “To hold you until tomorrow.” With that said, he left, waiting until he heard Corey lock up before going down to the elevator.