Talk To Me

36. Unforgettable sweetness

"As the guy who, you know, accidentally drugged you before, I think I've officially forfeited any right to an opinion here." Wale had been riding a guilt train since his chat with Cherry, and it was starting to show.

Kind raised an eyebrow. "Oh, I know all your dirty laundry, every juicy page of it, so you'd better think twice about ticking me off, Wale. I could ruin you."

Wale chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "Believe me, I would never risk it. I'm petrified of Todo's mother, but you? Terrified. By the way," he leaned in with a grin, "I heard you were talking in your sleep...and apparently, your thoughts of me were a little, shall we say, colorful."

Kind's face flushed instantly. "What? Are you out of your mind? Anything I might've said was because of that...uh...enhancer they slipped me!"

"Oh, come on, don't be shy, K Bunny! You've got no idea how much I needed a laugh these days. Go on, tell me more about your steamy dreams of me," Wale teased with a wicked grin.

Kind's embarrassment quickly morphed into irritation. "Mood ruined, thanks! I was actually happy to see you again, but now? I'm considering strangling you!" he huffed, reaching for Wale's neck. But Wale dodged, spinning him around and plopping him into his lap, hugging him like he'd never let go.

"I must really be in love, K Bunny. I felt completely lost without you. Todo's mother handled everything, but I'm never letting you out of my sight again."

Kind wriggled to break free. "As if you're not clingy enough already!"

Finally managing to escape Wale's grasp, he moved to sit on the bed, trying to get a grip. Wale's touch had him flustered, and he knew he had to rein it in. If Wale caught on, he'd probably tackle him right then and there, ex's house be damned. He quickly changed the topic. "So...did Cherry leave?"

Wale shrugged. "She left with Swalha after breakfast. She asked to see you, but don't worry—Swalha promised to talk to her. Cherry's still, let's say, loyal to her sister, but she's finally starting to see the big picture."

Kind shook his head. "Honestly, I'm in no rush to see Cherry. She looks so much like her sister, I keep expecting her to whip out a sinister laugh or something. That night, it was all I could think about, and then everything went dark before you appeared lustful in my dreams. Next thing I know, it's freezing, I'm surrounded by strangers, and—" He stopped when he noticed Wale grinning. "What's so funny?"

"Of all that, 'lustful Wale in your dreams' really stands out," Wale smirked.

Kind sighed. Talking to Wale was an exercise in patience. "Can you at least pretend to care about my well-being?"

"I do care, and so does everyone else," Wale said, not missing a beat. "In fact, we got all the culprits, including my lovely uncle. But enough about that. Now that you're on the mend...when's our next 'session'?" he winked.

Kind lobbed a pillow at him, mentally cursing that it wasn't a brick. "There is no 'session,' you idiot!"

Wale held up the pillow like a shield. "Not even a kiss? A peck? Nothing?"

Before Kind could fire back, Todo knocked and poked his head in. Wale grinned and muttered, "Left the door open. Oops."

"Sorry to interrupt, lovebirds," Todo smirked, "just checking to make sure Kind's doing well."

Before Kind could respond, Wale chimed in. "He's great. Now shoo! We're in the middle of something private."

Kind rolled his eyes and walked up to Todo. "Ignore him. I'm fine now, thanks to some rest and food. You've been a lifesaver, Todo."

Todo's face softened. "Honestly, I was preparing for the worst. It's a miracle seeing you back. Wale here nearly tore his hair out worrying about you."

Wale shrugged. "Hey, weren't you the one saying he was 'yearning' for me?"

Todo chuckled. "Oh, please. I said that to keep you from going full soap opera."

Kind snickered, avoiding Wale's gaze. "Thank you, Todo. I feel like I've overstayed my welcome, though."

Todo pulled him in for a hug, sending a challenging look Wale's way. "Don't give it another thought. You're welcome here as long as you need."

Then, just as he pulled away, Todo planted a quick kiss on Kind's cheek. Kind didn't think twice, but when he turned, Wale looked like he was about to explode. "Oh, so he gets a kiss, but I don't? Cold, K Bunny. Ice cold."

Trying to sidestep Wale's growing jealousy, Kind stammered, "I, uh...need a shower."

But Wale wasn't letting him off that easily. Closing the gap, he swiftly stole a kiss, deep and unyielding, sparking that familiar fire between them. Just as Kind thought he might be free, Wale grinned, "Well, at least someone seems in good health..."

Before Kind could retaliate, Wale scooped him up and carried him to the bed, setting him down with a triumphant smirk. Their lips met again, and Kind felt his resolve slipping away. It was a battle he wasn't sure he wanted to win.

"Shower," Kind murmured, barely able to get the word out as he tried to catch his breath. But Wale, feeling reckless and ready to pick up right where they'd left off, simply shook his head.

"Nope," Wale whispered, his hand trailing down, igniting every nerve as he explored each inch of Kind's body. He could barely control himself, years of pent-up passion bursting through.

In that heated moment, Kind wrapped his legs around Wale, pulling him closer. "Then don't stop, even if I beg you to," he breathed.

And that was all the encouragement Wale needed. He poured every ounce of feeling into each touch, each whispered confession of love, until both were left panting, breaths mingling as they held each other close. Wale looked down at Kind's satisfied smile, feeling a swell of triumph.

"You've always been mine, K Bunny," he said softly, grinning as Kind rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, yeah," Kind replied, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Don't let it go to your head."