He agreed to a favor… now he's tied up and rock hard. When a girl Gabe's been talking to says she's into shibari, he scrambles to find someone to practice on. Wes figures it'll be harmless, some rope, a few sloppy knots, maybe a laugh at Gabe's expense. Instead, the rope bites snug, the teasing sticks, and Gabe's hands keep finding reasons to linger. One minute, it's about helping Gabe impress her. The next, Wes is shirtless, bound from shoulder to ankle, the rope hugging his chest and abs in tight, deliberate lines. A few harmless tugs at the rope turn into grinding, hands wandering further until they're crossing every unspoken line—and both of them are too turned on to stop. A filthy straight-to-gay novelette of competitive, cocky surrender. First time, mutual fun, rope bondage, friends-to-something-more.