"I spotted you the first day we were there." Mike chuckled. "I had a helluva job getting the gang to go back to the same spot every day. And you were there every time."

"I never thought you noticed me at all."

"Oh, I had you in the corner of my eye most of the time."

"Did you notice me watching you?"

"Nope!"

"Well, why didn't you ask me to join your group? You had plenty of opportunities."

"I was never sure you pass so well and didn't want the others to wonder why I was interested in you. They're straight, of course."

"You sure took a chance tonight, then."

Mike rolled over, and his warm flesh pressed against Gil's. His head moved slowly back and forth in silent ecstacy, Gil's rough cheek scraped against his own, and with a quiver, he quietly nuzzled his ear.

"It was worth it," he murmured.

Glossary

icy-pole

quid

zack

rubbidy

wacko!

Randwick

drag

gasper

Luna Park

nong

pump ship

crack it

popsicle

pound (money) sixpence

public house, bar, tavern

exclamation of approval

Sydney's leading racetrack smoke a cigarette

cigarette

amusement park like Coney Island fool

urinate open it

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