Talk To Me

29. Are we dating?

"So, what do you call yourself now? Mother or ex mother?" Kind asked, lying comfortably in bed the next morning, still basking in the warmth of Wale's embrace. Wale, of course, refused to let him go, her arm securely wrapped around Kind's waist. Every time he had attempted to move, Wale would tightened her hold, stubborn as ever.

"I don't believe I am," Wale mused, tracing her fingers gently across Kind's skin. "In my mind, I still think I only find women who have birthed themselves attractive... but you, K Bunny, you're the exception of me sacrificing that dream."

Kind scowled at the name. "How long are you going to keep calling me that? We're not children anymore. And secondly, I'm not Cherry, as you've reminded me multiple times with your constant... enthusiasm of becoming a mom." He sighed, knowing he needed to say more. "You really need to think about your status with Cherry. I never wanted you because of having a family with you, Wale. I just wanted you."

"I'm not asking you to be the father of my child with Cherry. Additionally, I feel that I'm the one who spilled your secret, so you still owe me one of your juiciest secrets," Wale teased, tapping Kind's nose playfully.

"I have no secrets left for you," Kind replied, rolling his eyes. "Just call me K or Bunny, but not both. The way you say it makes me uncomfortable. I'm going to think of you every time Uncle Frank calls me, and that's a nightmare I don't need."

Wale grinned mischievously. "Oh, but that's the point. If I keep calling you K Bunny, you'll remember me every time, and I'll live rent-free in your head."

Kind noticed a flicker of sadness in Wale's expression and asked, "What's on your mind?"

Wale hesitated for a moment before speaking, his voice softer. "I'm curious... are we dating now?"

The question startled Kind, sending him sitting upright in bed. He hadn't thought about that yet. The past two days had been a whirlwind of intimacy, cuddling, making love, being close in a way he'd never imagined. But dating? He hadn't considered the implications of that with Wale and Cherry expecting a child. And then there was Todo, the woman who had been nothing but understanding, kind, and supportive, even allowing him to come here knowing what might happen. Kind cared deeply for Todo, but he also knew his heart had always belonged to Wale.

"I still have feelings for Todo," Kind admitted, his voice heavy. "Even though my feelings for you are stronger, I'd rather be with someone who is sure of themselves in terms of not having loose ends. I've been down this road before, Wale. I can't go through that again." He turned away, feeling a pang of self-pity. "Think of what will happen to the child entangled in such a complicated web. As adults, we should do better."

A long silence filled the room after Kind's words. Wale eventually broke it with a wry smile. "So, this is what rejection feels like?" She laughed lightly, though her eyes betrayed the hurt beneath. "I've never been rejected before... and it feels like I'm being stabbed, over and over."

Wale moved on top of him, her breath warm against Kind's neck. "I don't accept your rejection, K Bunny. You'll have to come up with a better excuse than that."

"Stop," Kind gasped, trying to maintain control. "I don't... have the strength... to do this anymore..."

But Wale ignored his pleas and continued kissing him, her touch sending shivers down his spine. She could feel Kind trembling, torn between pleasure and frustration, and just as he was about to reach climax again, Wale stopped, holding him back.

"Date me," Wale repeated, her voice filled with determination. "Say yes, K Bunny, and we can both finish this."

Kind looked up at Wale, his eyes wide with desire and frustration. "Let me finish... please," he whispered, kissing Wale deeply, pulling her closer.

Wale, caught off guard by the kiss, felt her resolve weaken. Kind's lips, his touch, everything about him was driving her wild. She deepened the kiss, unable to resist, but she still held back, waiting for Kind's answer. "I love you, K," she admitted, her voice soft but full of emotion. "I've always loved you."

Those words broke something inside Kind, tearing down the last of his barriers. He lifted her into his arms, his body trembling with desire and relief. This was what he had wanted all along, to hear her say those words, to feel his love.

Kind moved slowly, reverently, as if he were afraid to break the moment. He wanted to give her everything, to show her how much she meant to him. As they moved together, Wale's heart felt like it might burst.

"I won't let you go," Wale whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "Even if you hate me for it, K Bunny, I won't let you go. Not for Todo, Swalha, Cherry or anyone else."

She didn't know if Kind heard her, but it didn't matter. They were both lost in the moment, consumed by their passion. When they finally found release, it felt like a dam had broken, leaving them both breathless and spent.

Wale lay beside Kind afterward, brushing a finger across his lips as he slept. She regretted not telling Kind how she felt sooner. If only she had been braver, perhaps Kind wouldn't have met Todo, and they wouldn't be in this complicated situation.

But now, it didn't matter. She was determined. She had finally confessed her love, and she wasn't going to let anyone come between them.