Pirate Chains ~ Strong tides

28~Routine

∞ Nyx's POV ∞

I tilted my head and gave him a skeptical look, "What's so funny?"

"Got my morning kiss back," he said, not bothering to open his eyes, a victorious smile tugging his lips.

God, did he have to say that out loud?

"I don't know what you're talking about", I stated, before I leaned in for another kiss that made him breath a laugh. I pulled away to put my shirt on. Agenor finally opened his eyes lazily and gave me a curious look. "What are you doing?"

"Work, remember?" I reminded him.

He stretched his arms and sat up, offering me his hand. "Come here, I have something to tell you."

I hesitated, still embarrassed of the 'morning kiss' thing. "I don't have time for your games, Agenor. Besides, it's too early."

He flashed a playful grin. "Too early for what? What did you think I meant?"

I tried to come up with a witty retort but could only manage an indifferent "You're shameless."

He laughed as I headed towards the door. "Wait, seriously, I need to talk to you about something." His expression grew serious, making me wonder if something was wrong. I walked back towards the bed, and as soon as I was within his reach, he grabbed my arm and pulled me down onto the bed. I fell in a sitting position beside where he lay.

"You liar, you tricked me!"

He laughed crudely, "It wasn't me, but... HIM" he pushed his waist against my side and I felt his poking erection.

"You pervert!"

He nuzzled in my hair and added with a sexy voice, "You're to blame for saying all those arousing things yesterday."

I looked away to hide a blush that threatened to rise, "First you need to put some clothes on. And second, I don't know what had gotten into me yesterday. I might've been drunk."

"No you weren't, when you drink you become audacious and rude, not trembling with affection"

I glared at him, "That was hardly the case!"

"Keep denying it, if you'd like. Although we both know what happened and it was inevitable anyway"

"Inevitable, you say?"

"Aye, it was only a matter of time before you fell to my charms."

"Someone has a big head", I commented, and he retaliated instantly.

"Oh you know how big it is."

I closed my eyes at his crude insinuation, making him laugh, "Now that that bridge is crossed, I'll make sure you confess your everlasting love for me everyday-"

"I don't remember saying that. What I said was that I was confused and irrational."

He scoffed and continued as if I said nothing, "In fact, from now on the rule is to keep saying it all day."

I avoided his eyes, "I think you're sleeping right now because you're dreaming."

He stretched like a content cat and hugged me by the hip to bring me closer. His voice low and as he spoke, "You're mine, and I love you."

Heat immediately ascended my face and I found myself fidgeting, "Me too... Maybe"

As soon as I spoke, my mind went into a frenzy at how easy it came out of me. It didn't even feel weird when there were a thousand reasons for it to be a very ill-advised thing to voice.