Unknotting Fate

CHAPTER 18: Love Hotel Part 2

  The room was a kaleidoscope of depravity. In the center, there was a metal cage suspended from the ceiling with thick silver bars that glinted in the light. On one wall, a vivid mural depicted scene after scene of overtly sexual positions in lurid, glossy colors. An enormous bed with plush crimson sheets filled the corner. Across from it was an open shower stall bordered by clear glass doors. Ko wanted to evaporate into thin air.

 "At least we can shower and stay in an air-conditioned room," Kana said.

Ko agreed. He collapsed on the soft, hotel-quality mattress. Despite the sexual theme, he was happy to shower and sleep in an actual bed for one night.

"Well, make yourself comfortable. I'll shower first if you don't mind." Kana said.

He proceeded to the bathroom. Lying his face flat on the bed, Ko slowly glanced over his shoulder. Witnessing Kana's silhouette, Ko had forgotten how to speak and breathe.

Kana started to take off his clothes. Like he was slapped hard across the face, Ko turned his head viciously away and looked somewhere else, but there was nothing to look at that was not sexual.

"Oh, I also ordered dinner. I ordered all your favorites," Kana shouted from the shower.

Ko's face had turned pale and his lips blue. He heard the shower turned on and water gushing out. Ko was gripping hard on the white bedsheets. He wanted to punch himself because there was an itch in his mind and heart—he wanted to see Kana naked again. And this time, the front side, too.

 Ko wondered if it was because of the place that was making him hornier. He wanted to join Kana in the shower, grab his face, and make out while playing with his long, wavy hair. It took all his willpower not to look over his shoulder and retake another peek.

As he kept staring at the painted wall, a glint of light from the balcony glass door caught his attention. Stealing his attention from his chatty mind was Kana's reflection.

Ko swallowed hard. He watched as Kana's hands traveled all over his own body. The water made his cuts and muscles glisten. He realized what he was doing and wanted to throw himself out the window. Despite the realization, he could not stop watching Kana.

Kana untied his long raven hair. Ko wanted to run his finger through it. The darkness of his hair stood out against his pale skin. Ko's heart started to tighten. Much to his disappointment, Kana never turned, facing him. Hence, he never saw his dick. Then it was over. Kana stepped out of the shower with a towel. He quickly dressed up inside the walk-in closet and returned fully clothed.

Ko was very alarmed by how upset he was over a clothed Kana.

Kana walked past Ko, and the smell of cucumber and green tea shampoo whiffed through the air.

"Your turn. I promise I won't take a single look. I'll stay in the kitchen."

 Ko was not surprised that Kana kept his promise, considering how he behaved during the tree giant incident.

After showering, Ko stepped out of the bathroom and put on his pajamas.

The food was already on the table when he entered the kitchen. Thankfully, the kitchen area tamed down the sex theme. The only suggestive design was the dim red-orange lights.

Ko's salivary glands started working overtime as he looked at the menu. He walked to the dining table and sat beside Kana.

As they munched away, Ko became increasingly aware of the tiny space between them. Occasionally, their shoulders lightly touched each other.