Only You by Jerry Cole (the top 100 crime novels of all time TXT) 📕

“You’re going to thank me,” Sherman chuckled when he spotted the grumpy look on Bradley’s face. This was Bradley’s morning face, one which Sherman was very much starting to get used to. He tried his best to keep it at bay, but some things just weren’t possible.

“And if I don’t?”

Sherman shrugged. “I take refunds in the form of blowjobs and – ow!” he yelped when Bradley slapped at him.

Bradley wasn’t actually grumpy. In fact, he was in the best mood he’d been in in a long while. Even with all the travelling and excessive activities he was still uber relaxed and having the time of his life. The actual activities and sites were awesome. The fact he was doing it all with Sherman, was even better.

The beach that Sherman had picked out for he and Bradley was called Bingin Beach and it was famous for the very high cliff face that one had to climb down in order to reach it. It wasn’t so bad though, seeing as stone carved steps had long since been built up the side of this cliff for ease of access. Cafes and restaurants were also built into the cliff, providing both food and an exquisite view to go with.

The beach itself was gorgeous too. The sand was crystal white, the water was aqua blue, cafes that looked more like treehouses came right up to the water and although there were plenty of other tourist out and about, the beach still had the sensation of feeling isolated. Bradley and Sherman spent the entire day there, lying out in the sun, swimming, eating, drinking and even napping at one point.

“Have fun today?” Sherman checked as the sun set and the two men climbed the steep cliff back to their bikes.

It was a several minute hike up the cliff, so halfway the two stopped for a moment. They turned and looked back down the cliffside and over the water to where the sun was just now setting; it threw shades of magenta and orange over the blue ocean in what was truly a picturesque scene. Bradley had never seen anything so beautiful.

“I did.” He reached out, took Sherman’s hand and gave it a kiss. “You weren’t bad either,” he then finished with a wink and another kiss.

Day three and day four were spent more locally, with the two men opting to make these days more ‘vacation friendly.’ What that simply meant was longer sleep-ins and a lot more lounging around the hotel... the bed in particular.

Day three started very late indeed... twice! They woke at 8am and where Sherman was all but ready to order breakfast in, Bradley had other ideas. He grabbed at Sherman, threw him on the bed and mounted him like a lion.

“Someone’s full of energy!” Sherman exclaimed excitedly as Bradley held him on the bed with one hand and started working his lips down his torso.

“I’m hungry,” Bradley said through kisses. “But not for food.”

Once they were done – or rather, once Bradley was done satisfying Sherman the only way he knew how – they ordered breakfast and ate it naked in bed. By the time they were done, it was nearing 10am and where Sherman was now well and truly ready to start the day, Bradley again had other ideas. He wrapped his arms around Sherman’s chest and pulled him back toward him at the head of the bed.

“Again?” Sherman asked with interest. Although his voice was a little wary, his very hard cock was indication that he wasn’t going to complain.

“Again and again,” Bradley growled into his ear and he proceeded to ravish him.

It was only after this second time that the two men finally left the suite, and by then it was lunch. The rest of the day was spent walking the streets of Kuta and then the shopping town to the north, Seminyak. They walked hand in hand and to anyone that saw them, would have looked like the happiest couple in the whole world. But they weren’t. They couldn’t be. And that’s just because they weren’t a couple.

It was on the fourth day that this fact really struck at Bradley. It was early in the morning and he was waiting for Sherman to finish in the shower so they could go to the pool. It was going to be a pool day, interspersed with cocktails, massages, sunbaking, and as much relaxing as possible. While Bradley waited for Sherman however, he went on the hotel’s website and filled out a feedback form.

The form was standard protocol, until it asked how Bradley and his partner had enjoyed the stay so far. The use of the word ‘partner’ caught Bradley off guard, but only because he didn’t know if it applied to him and Sherman. Oh sure, they were together in all but name while here in Bali. But what was going to happen when they went home? Sherman lived in Sydney, Bradley lived seven hours south in Melbourne. Could they really date and do long distance? He honestly wasn’t sure.

So, Bradley chose not to think too much about it. Why bother? He was in Bali with a man he was very quickly developing feelings for. The last thing he wanted to do was waste time and energy fretting over something that right now, didn’t really matter.

Day five was another activity day, with Sherman renting a private boat to go island hoping in. The day started early, 7am, but this allowed for the two men to travel between Gili Trawangan, Nusa Lembongan, Gili Air, and Nusa Pendia. To be honest, there wasn’t a huge difference between them, with each featuring small seaside villages, gorgeous beaches and lush scenery. But it was still a fun day, spent in the arms of Sherman.

And then came day six, their final day together. Up until