That sound, soft and surprised, thrilled through him and Gabe leaned forward and grabbed at Caleb for a kiss. He didn't hesitate now, opening his mouth wide, tracing out the shape of his mouth.

"Please," he whispered back. "Please."

He'd never known before how much it was to want. With the girls in choir, angelic in their long skirts and buttoned blouses, it had been easy not to look and to regard them with chaste respect. Caleb was different. Something else entirely.