Lost in Lies

Chapter 16

It was showing no signs of stopping when the two pulled up outside Kim's building. Luckily the entrance was undercover and had a valet service so they were both able to get out without getting soaked through and Kim was able to hand over the keys to the staff member to park for him. As they entered the lift things began to get a little tense once again, and only got more stilted as they walked into Kim's apartment. Through the long windows it was easy to see the large storm entirely covering Bangkok, with sheets of rain driving down on the streets below and Chay couldn't help wonder if it was some kind of omen for himself and Kim, despite the conversation they had earlier.

Kim must have noticed him staring outside because all of the sudden a low hum appeared and the curtains began to close, at the same time the lights flickered into life. Within moments the whole apartment had gone from the errie, dim, ominous feeling set by the storm outside, to one warm and comfortable, lit by low lamps and warm coloured blankets. The storm outside, although it could be heard, seemed to be a lot more distant than it had been mere seconds ago. Kim beckoned Chay to take a seat, and just like he had done before, the older man sat on the opposite sofa to the one Chay himself chose. There was silence for a moment before Kim pulled out his phone, Nile's name clearly present on the screen.

'I can call Nile to explain what happened that night if you need someone other than me to tell you. I don't mind!' Kim spoke gently.

He did mind? of course he minded if Chay didn't trust him, but he would swallow his pride if it would mean they would get this mess sorted out. Something he never thought he would be thinking about himself.

Chay paused for just a second before shaking his head and Kim found himself exhaling in relief.

'No......I believe you!' Chay said slowly, but his voice was strong. 'So, what.........what now?'

Kim could think of a few things he wanted to do right now, but none of them would be suitable or helpful. Jumping Chay when the other guy already thought he had had sex with him out of pure need, wouldn't be the smartest thing to do. He swallowed the image of Chay laid out naked on his bed as he pumped some sense, along with his own hot fluids, into his boy again and again. There would be plenty of time for that, and other fun things, another day. Instead he made himself look into Chay's face and remember what had gone on at the university when he arrived, as well as some of the words Chay had let slip in anger while on his tirade in the car. Kim was sure Chay hadn't meant for him to hear some of that, but now he had, he wasn't letting go until he had some answers. Another good thing about concentrating on this thread of conversation, was that the burning anger he felt racing through his veins had completely obliterated any lust he had been feelings seconds ago.

Chay seemed to notice the shift in his mood, the younger man was getting good at reading him it seemed, maybe too good. There were certain things about his life, his past, that he really didn't want to be explaining right now, but if Chay got any better at reading his body language he might have to be forced to, or risk having Chay be scared of him all over again. Fortunately, right now there was something they really needed to speak about that didn't involve that part of his life.

'How long has that shit been going on at the university Chay?.......and don't lie to me and say that's the first time!'

Chay looked down at the floor and Kim allowed the younger man time to get his thoughts in order. From the little he had seen and heard, he had some idea, but he wanted Chay to tell him himself. Hesitantly Chay raised his eyes, not quite meeting Kim's own, and began speaking.

'It's nothing really, just some university students who thought that by trying to scare me they would look all strong and cool in front of the girls. As long as I didn't retaliate or do anything back they didn't get what they wanted, so they mostly left me alone.'