A/N: So, you know how I said I'll begin posting Rhys' POV right after I finish Riley's?
Yeah, that might change (emphasis on might). I've entered camp NaNoWriMo and guess what I'll be working on?
Rhys' story!
All in all, depending on my progress, I might upload the first few chapters sooner than intended :)
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"You two are back quickly," Rhys noted when we came through the front door. I opened my mouth to explain, but Kennedy was faster than me:
"Callum is at Keri's. Has something happened?"
The news seemed to surprise the older Flemings and he frowned.
"Not that I know of."
"Aren't you going to check?" The younger brother prompted.
"If I'm needed, Keri will call for me." My boyfriend crossed his arms over his chest. "And if something really bad had happened, she would've told me so both of you should calm down and one of you should stop being so pushy."
"Pulling rank on me, are you, bro?"
"Yes. As the Beta, I'm telling you not to stick your muzzle into the business of grow-ups and as your older brother, I'm telling you to go do your homework."
"That's boring." Kennedy waived the idea away. "Besides, what will Riley do?"
"I'll keep him busy," Rhys smiled at me and I returned the gesture.
I could think of one very pleasant way for him to keep me busy; it involved a bed and less clothes than we currently had on us. I hoped he had the same in mind. Knowing Rhys, he probably didn't. Whatever he came up with though, I was sure I was going to enjoy it.
"Time for naughty stuff, huh?" Kennedy grinned and when I saw his sibling blushing, I realized I'd been right: nothing naughty was in his mind.
"Go do your homework,"Rhys ordered and Kennedy ran up the stairs, laughing at his brother.
"Kids." My favorite shifter shrugged, his cheeks returning almost to their usual color.
"Just for the record," I took a step towards him and placed my palm on his chest, "I wouldn't mind the naughty stuff." He looked away so I went on:
"When you are ready, I mean."
Which I hope will be soon, I added in my mind.
"Riley," he took my hands in his, "I want our first time to be romantic. I've waited so long to find you that wherever and whenever it is, it will be special, but I still want to prepare the scene."
"Prepare the scene?"
"You know..." Red covered his face again. "Have a nice dinner, talk, hug and then... Kiss and the rest."
I giggled. He was just too adorable!
"It doesn't necessarily have to be after the ceremony..." He let go of me and covered his mouth with his hand.
"Ceremony?" I was no longer smiling.
What was I missing here?
"What ceremony?"
He lowered his arm and looked me straight in the eyes. I could tell he was nervous and the notion of that made me anxious as well. Last time we were in a situation like this, he'd shifted before me and I almost sent him away.
Was I in for another such shock?
"I planned to tell you later," he started. "You've been through so much the last twenty-four hours..."
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You are the Answer {boyxboy} ✓ (Dogs, Bats & Monkeys series, Book I | Riley)
General Fiction• Winner of a #wattpad4 contest • Riley's life had not been easy since he came out. His parents kicked him out of the house, his brother turned his back on him and a sadistic potential boyfriend held his arm over the lit fire, laughing as Riley scre...
