You understand that no one else is aware of us, he continued. "Perhaps we can start informing people after I graduate and everything has settled. However, for the time being, I like being your little kitty, and it's good to have a secret we can both keep.

Whatever brings you joy. I laid my open hand on the desk. His hand entered mine. You're going to spend tonight in the frat house, right?

From across the table, he muttered, "I wish I was coming back here," and gave me his pouty looks. But we'll have plenty of time for it the following week, I know that.

He was accurate. We...