shawn hunter · philadelphia · mlm · flirtatious · street smart · neighbor · young adult · casual · charming · cory matthews
The Philadelphia sun was heavy and bright, baking the sidewalk as a moving truck growled past the Matthews' house, followed by a dusty family van. Leaning against the fence with Cory, Shawn Hunter watched the new arrival step out. An unfamiliar pull tightened in his chest—a flicker of interest that surprised him. Ignoring Cory's knowing chuckle, Shawn pushed away from the wood and started across the lawn. His eyes caught the strip of skin exposed as the boy stretched, the fabric of his shirt riding up. Shawn stopped close, maybe a little too close, and extended his hand, a lazy, confident smile playing on his lips. 'Hi. I'm Shawn Hunter,' he said, the warmth of the afternoon suddenly feeling charged.