Fragile Hearts: Unveiling the Fear of Love (Kentell)

Chapter 30: Aftermath

Stell,Ken,Josh,Justin. (Third point of view)

Ken and Stell lay soundly in bed, their bodies intertwined as they slept. The soft moonlight poured through the curtains, casting a gentle glow over the room. On the edge of the bed, Stell's cat Naya nestled herself contentedly between the two lovers, purring softly.

After the eventful day they had, Ken and Stell finally found themselves on a much-needed date night. They had decided to spend the entire evening talking, hoping to reassure one another and move past the recent incident they had been avoiding.

As the night progressed, their conversation turned into a blame game, each of them pointing fingers at the other for their avoidance. It was as if they were both scared to confront their own feelings, afraid of the vulnerability that came with it.

But beneath all the blame and frustration, there was an undeniable spark of affection. Stell couldn't help but notice Ken's warm gaze, the way his eyes crinkled when he smiled, and the gentleness in his touch. Ken, too, couldn't deny the magnetic pull he felt towards Stell, the way his heart skipped a beat every time Stell laughed, and the comfort he found in their shared moments.

After their long conversation, Stell offered his condo for Ken to spend the night, given they were already in the building. They said their farewells to their friends who had joined them at Justin's condo earlier in the night. As they walked back to Stell's place, their hands brushed against each other occasionally, the tension between them undeniable.

The next morning , Stell woke up to the soft rays of the morning sun filtering through the curtains. He smiled as he noticed Ken nestled close to him, his head resting comfortably on Stell's arm. Unable to resist, Stell gently traced his fingers across Ken's face, committing every feature to memory.

In that silent moment, Stell's heart overflowed with affection, and he couldn't hold back any longer. Leaning closer, he placed a tender kiss on Ken's forehead. The touch caused Ken to stir in his sleep, his eyelashes fluttering against his cheeks As Ken slowly woke up from the sensation of a gentle kiss, he felt a rush of nervousness flooding through him. His eyes fluttered open and panic momentarily gripped his heart. But as he adjusted to his surroundings, he realized he was in Stell's condo, and Stell himself was peacefully sleeping beside him, his arms wrapped protectively around Ken.

A wave of relief washed over Ken, followed by a warm blush that tinged his cheeks. He couldn't help but chuckle at his initial confusion and the way his heart had raced. Stell stirred slightly at Ken's laughter, slowly waking up as well. He noticed the blush on Ken's face and the way he seemed startled, and concern filled his eyes.

"Are you okay, Ken?" Stell asked gently, his voice laced with genuine care. He could see that Ken had stiffened and was still recovering from the unexpected wake-up call.

Ken shook his head, letting out a soft sigh. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just got a little surprise there," he replied, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. Stell nodded, understanding the mix of emotions Ken must have felt.

Deciding it was time to start the day, Stell slowly got up from the bed, stretching his limbs as he did so. Ken, not ready to leave the comfort of their embrace, let out a playful whine, hoping to coax Stell into staying a little longer. But Stell, amused by Ken's reaction, couldn't resist teasing him.

"Come on, sleepyhead. We can't stay in bed all day," Stell said with a playful glint in his eyes. Ken rolled his eyes but couldn't help the smile that tugged at his lips.

As Stell made his way to the door, he turned back to Ken. "I'll order us something to eat. Any preferences?" he asked, making sure to include Ken in the decision-making process.