Chapter 236

"No, seriously, you look amazing." Vance walked right up to Julian Archer, admiring every part of him—from that ridiculously handsome face to his tall, broad-shouldered frame, not even sparing a glance from his hair down to his hands. He really did look like something straight outta God’s private design gallery. There was just something about him that made it hard to look away. Irresistible. Dangerous. He leaned in a little too close. Julian immediately raised a hand to stop him, brows pulled tight. "Vance, we agreed—boundaries. Respect them." "Sorry. I just can’t help it sometimes." "Try harder." "I *am* trying." "...If you really can't hold it in, I might have to knock you out." He flexed his wrist with a threatening little twist. "..." Vance gave him a sheepish grin and backed off a step. Julian sat down on the sofa. Back when they were younger, he hadn’t picked up on it. And when he finally realized his best friend liked guys—*liked* *him*—it had been awkward for a while. Awkward e