"Are you kidding me!?" Scott jerked his hand away from Kent's grip, the gift bag dropping from his hand. "Is this one of your tricks, Kent. I'm seriously not interested, and neither am I buying it."

"I promise I'm serious, Scott. I...I won't lie that it's going to be easy for me, it's going to take some time for me to adjust, but I'm serious. Please, give me a chance to know you and learn to love you. I want to give us a chance." Kent replied, his eyes holding so much sincerity.

Scott stared ...