Choices of Love (MxMxMxBxB)

Chapter 43: Warning.

And. . .No more NSFW :( But talking! And warnings instead!

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I didn't want to be doing this. I wanted to be back in bed, snuggling my sweet - if not a bit sore - boyfriend.

However, I foolishly decided to look at my phone this morning.

The expected thing was the multitude of texts and calls from chase, of which I ignored.

I didn't feel he deserved my time of day after what he's done.

The unexpected thing was a single text, a call and an EMAIL. from one 'Seth baker'.

I probably should have ignored it. . .But curiosity got the better of me and I read over his Email.

He started off politely apologizing for what had happened at our meeting and apologizing for the behavior of his partners before continuing to request another meeting.

This time however, he assured it'd just be him, he only wanted to speak.

He even encouraged me to bring someone or multiple someones who I feel safe around with me.

That caught my interest. . .

So here I was. . .At eight in the morning. . .Back at the park.

My breath puffed in the air in front of me as I kept my hands buried in my hoodie's pockets, fiddling idly with the switch blade I had hidden there.

Never know what to expect. . .

Stepping back into where we had our meeting less than twenty four hours prior, I was greeted by the sight of the now somewhat familiar black haired man, calmly sitting on a nearby bench, his legs crossed and his hands folded politely on his lap.

Upon seeing me, he proceeded to stand, calmly brushing non-existant wrinkles from the dark red cardigan he was wearing, a small, polite smile on his face as he glanced behind me, a brief look of confusion flashing over his features upon seeing I was alone.

''Hello Ashton, I see you decided to come alone?'' Seth murmured in greeting as I cautiously approached closer to him, my body a bit tense as my gaze flicked over our surroundings really quickly.

''I did, I see you came alone too?. . .'' I responded, hesitantly, glancing around as I kept my guard up, very unsure about this whole thing. . .

But so very curious too. . .

''I did say I would after all. . .Before we discuss all of this, may I?'' He started, stepping closer to me as he spoke raising his hand towards my neck before pausing to wait for my permission.

Oh great. Another one who wants to mess with my throat. . .

Eying his hand a bit wearily, I slowly nodded, my body tensing as he stepped closer to me, fully in my personal space now.

I could feel his body heat slowly leaking into the crisp morning air. . .

Bit close there. . .

His fingers gently brushed over the soft skin of my neck, right where the dark bruise was, his touch sending tingles racing out over my skin, making my breath stutter slightly.

''Shhh, you're alright. . .Does this hurt?'' He questioned, his voice a soft, soothing murmur as he proceeded to gently prod at my tender, bruised skin.

I shifted a bit, more or less squirming at his touch.

Standing my ground, I held as still as I could as the other man systematically prodded at my bruised skin, watching me with an intent gaze as he looked for any sign of discomfort or pain.