The Man With The Gloves (mxmxmxm)

28. In good hands

"Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." (William Shakespeare)

"Promise me you won't tell Akhenaton about it. Promise me."

"Why, though? You told me you wanted to ask Zephyr on a date, not Akhenaton." Ashur objected. "I don't understand why you would want to keep it a secret from him, too."

Fayez almost rolled his eyes, but thankfully managed to restrain himself. Now was not the time to be rude to his third mate. Not if he wanted Ashur to give him his word that he wouldn't tell a soul about his plan. 

Plus, ever since the spanking episode, Ashur hadn't been so lenient with him. Fayez didn't want a repeat of last time - not so soon, anyway- so he had tried his hardest not to be too bratty with the taller man.

So far, he must have done a good job at being a very good boy, since he hadn't been put on anyone's knee again. Knock on wood.

"I told you, I want it to be a surprise." Fayez sighed. "If you tell Handsome Asshole about it, it won't be a surprise anymore, since he can never keep his big mouth shut."

"Don't call your mate 'Handsome Asshole'." Ashur admonished him, while looking oddly entertained.

"You're right." Fayez agreed. "He's not even that handsome. I should just call him Assh-"

"Faye!"

"Okay, okay. I won't call him like that again." Fayez promised, raising both his hands in defeat. "As long as you swear not to tell him about my intent to take Zeph on a date."

Oops. He did it again, didn't he? He was being a brat right now. It seemed like he couldn't help it. Yes, that's what he would tell the judge.

"Fayez..." Ashur started again, this time with a hard edge in his voice. "Do you want to be my good boy or not?"

Shit. How comes he always reacted so strongly at being called a good boy? And why was the idea of being Ashur's good boy so appealing?

"Y-yes. I do. Of course, I do."

"Then you know that good boys don't go and blackmail others, right?" Ashur asked sternly. "Especially not their mates."

"I'm sorry, Ash."

Truth was, he really felt sorry. He didn't want to 'blackmail' Ashur, nor did he want to lie to his three mates and act behind their backs. He knew he had to, though. It was his only option, if he wanted to save Zeph. 

He didn't have time to explain to them why the blond vampire's life was more important than his own. It was obvious that his mate's health was quickly deterriorating, and that he must act quickly.

"I forgive you, Faye, and I promise I won't mention the date to Akhenaton - although I'm positive he wouldn't tell Zephyr."

"He totally would!"

"No, he wouldn't. You're the only one here who has a big mouth - and don't object this, Faye. You know very well that more often than not, your big mouth is precisely what gets you into trouble."

He wish he had a good counter-argument, but he didn't. Plus, if Faye's ass could speak, he would probably agree with Ashur. 

Ouch. His poor bottom would never forget the spanking episode.

"I still think you should tell Ake about it, though. I bet he would have brillant ideas about what you and Zeph could do on your date."

"What makes you think so?"