Huge Ajax's Arc

Chapter 174 of 619

Bran was sitting in the shade. "Come to my room," Tucker said. "I've got something for you." Bran followed him past the barracks. Tucker's door was the second on the left. Inside, a folded bundle sat on the cot. Tucker shut the door and leaned against it. His two flat gold chains caught the lamp. "I got you something at the port," Tucker said. "Try it on.” He unfolded the bundle. A dark green shirt that buttoned up the front. Brown pants cut for a big man. A wide leather belt with a plain buckle. A pair of soft boots. Bran’s mouth dropped. He had never owned nice clothes. Bran stripped and put the pants on. The shirt went on over his chest. He buckled the belt and pulled on the boots. Tucker reached for him. "No, no…show confidence." He undid two buttons on Bran's shirt, giving him a better fit. He straightened the collar and smoothed the sleeves over Bran’s biceps. Their breath caught, and neither of them met the other’s eyes.