CHAPTER 2

Brian parked the jeep and left it running outside the lodge. He went in and confirmed their reservations and grabbed the keys then went back to the jeep. Once the jeep was parked at the garage, he tossed Ben a room key then grabbed his stuff.

"What are the sleeping arrangements," Justin asked. He had really taken to Brian and was looking forward to some time to get to know him a little better.

"I got us a double and the two lovebirds a single, but they are adjoining so we can go between the two rooms whenever we feel like it," Brian said.

"That's awesome, let's go unpack. I want to hit the slopes early this time," Justin practically shouted as he grabbed his duffel bag of ski gear out of the back of the jeep.

Two hours later once they had all their gear unpacked and equipment rented, Justin threw on his boots and coat. He was starving and since it had started snowing, they had closed the lifts so there was no skiing until the snow stopped.

"Jeez, you are in a hurry, aren't ya," Brian said as he pulled on his boots and coat.

"Just really hungry, do you think we should ask…,"Justin began, but his thoughts were cut off by a crashing sound and laughing coming from next door. He began laughing, and watched as Brian walked over, knocked on the door twice, and then walked right on in.

"Damnit Brian," Ben and Michael shouted. "Get out."

Brian walked back into his and Justin's room with a smirk. "I'm guessing that is a no, and forgive me for trying to be polite," Brian said grabbing Justin's hand. "Let's eat and give them some time, besides who wants the rabbits to tag along."

Justin doubled over in giggles, and before he knew what hit him he allowed Brian to pull him out the door towards the pub. They spent the better half of the afternoon eating overpriced burgers, and walking through the mall that sat right next to the inn. The more they talked the more they realized how much they had in common, and they were getting friendlier as the hours passed.

"Hey, it stopped snowing, we have at least an hour to hit the slopes," Justin said as he looked down at his watch.

"Sounds like a plan," Brian said.  As he watched the blonde walk off he began to figure out how he was going to kiss those lips, and stare into those ocean blue eyes.

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