Sapphic Stains on Crystal Tina's Floor: The forbidden love of Tom and Joe

Chapter one

 12.30 pm. A slight drizzle is tapping against the window of Tom and Joe's Portland condo. Tom looks longingly out the window at the driveway three floors down, his rosemary scented perfume fills the air. Tom has cooked cottage pie for their anniversary dinner. It has now become cold. Suddenly, three strong knocks emanate from the front door. Tom rushes to the door, arms flung wide open, ready to receive a firm hug from Joe Lowe; he always loves it what he grasps his buttocks and whispers in his ear “hello baby boy”. Before Tom can fully open the door, Joe kicks it open in his impatience. “Hello dear” Tom says with a tinge of worry in his voice, “Is everything ok?”

“No it is not bloody ok” Replies Joe with angst.

“Well I’m sorry to hear that darling” Tom says while placing his strong, manly hands on Joe’s bony shoulders, “Come, sit down and eat the fabulous meal I cooked for us. It’s our anniversary don’t you know”

“I ate earlier” Joe states.

“Are you kidding me? I slave away all day in the kitchen, trying to make this day special”

“Well I’m not hungry”

“You know Joe, sometimes I feel like you don’t love me like you use too” Joe doesn’t reply.

“Answer me” Tom shouts, his voice breaking halfway through as he tries to shield the tears streaming from his eyes. Joe proceeds to pour himself a glass of wine. “Answer me Joe… Or it’s over”

“Don’t you say that” Tom turns his back to Joe “I just wish –“ Joe passionately grabs Tom around the waist before he can finish. “Don’t you say that… baby boy”