Black Magic

Let Go

Chapter 7: Let Go
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In the weeks following Kyungsoo's little discovery, Kai had become nothing short of a permanent fixture in his life.

He was everywhere, popping in when Kyungsoo was about to go to the restroom, appearing when Kyungsoo was running to class, smiling lazily as Kyungsoo ascended a flight of stairs. Kyungsoo couldn't even pick out what he wanted to eat without Kai breathing over his shoulder.

Forget trying to study.

Throughout Defense, Kai always had his steely gaze focused on Kyungsoo, monitoring his movements and watching to whom he spoke (which Kyungsoo thought was pointless, as he talked to no one).

But the worst part of the whole ordeal was the fact that Kai often times popped into Kyungsoo's bedroom ... Usually at some random point in the night.

Like, what the fuck?

Kyungsoo was starting to develop a sleep disorder, flinching awake at even the tiniest sound or sensation of movement.

Not to mention his growing paranoia about having no privacy.

Kyungsoo hadn't been able to comfortably masturbate in weeks (even in the shower) and that was starting to become a problem. Especially since his body was going haywire.

Lately everything seemed to be setting him off.

And to make matters worse, Kai knew.

Sometimes the Air Dragon would quietly appear behind Kyungsoo and breathe softly against the nape of his neck, draw a hand down Kyungsoo's arm and circle around him with a knowing smirk.

Kyungsoo hated it.

He hated the way his heart kick-started when Kai was near.

Hated the way his skin heated.

Hated the way his whole body reacted to every lingering touch, becoming taut with anticipation.

Kyungsoo usually managed to push Kai away, but sometimes he was hard pressed not just grab the teasing male and force him against a wall, let him feel the effect he was having on Kyungsoo's body and then make him take responsibility for it.

It was starting to become a daily struggle, a weird battle between the two of them to see how long Kyungsoo would put up with Kai's touches before giving in and pushing him away.

The problem was: Kyungsoo really hated to lose, and Kai really loved to win.

As a result, the skinship was getting progressively daring, each touch remaining just a little bit longer, Kai trying to coax a reaction out of Kyungsoo and Kyungsoo fighting to appear unaffected.

Kyungsoo was actually suspicious of how easily Kai accepted the word 'no', however. Despite his gliding touches and sultry eyes, Kai never pressed the subject after Kyungsoo pushed him away. He'd just laugh and wait until the next time when he checked in on Kyungsoo... and then the whole torturous process would restart.

The only time Kyungsoo had a respite from Kai's presence was when the boy had EXO business to attend to. It seemed the group often had mandatory gatherings with the Council throughout the week, plus meetings of their own. Kyungsoo was always aware of when one of these meetings was in progress because an entire blissful hour would peacefully pass without Kai appearing to bother him.

Today Kyungsoo was spending his rare alone time walking along the shore of the small lake that bordered the training fields.

It was a Friday, and classes had been dismissed for the remainder of the day.