Taken

Chapter 10

Bright rolled away from the girl he'd slept with the past few nights. They were acquaintances at his university and knew how to be discreet. Her family had bought her a condo so she wouldn't have to travel so far to study but she also used it to maintain a healthy sex life.

"You've been insatiable the past few nights," Gabrielle purred, scrunching her face into her pillow and sighing comfortably. "I'm not complaining, but I never thought I ever manage to get you in bed. But you've worn me out all week."

Bright tried to smile, but he was still crazy horny and had no idea what to do about it. "I'm sorry I have to leave," he said, getting to his feet.

"Cuddle totally unnecessary tonight," Gabrielle told him. "I feel all warm and fuzzy after round three."

He laughed and scrunched his fingers in her hair. "Thanks for tonight."

"You always say that."

"Yeah well. Have a good night, okay?"

"Already did," she smirked.

Bright left her condo, still feeling overheated and made sure to stay in the lobby while he waited for a cab.

His body felt hot and his clothes were uncomfortable. While Gabrielle might sleep until morning, he knew he might not be able to fall asleep at all.

The doctor still hadn't come up with anything conclusive though they were spending more time focusing on the fluctuation of his hormones.

He took a cold shower once he made it back to his apartment and crawled into bed naked, his air conditioning blasting as much as he dared. It was nearly morning before his exhaustion pushed him into sleep.

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"Maybe I should come over," Win suggested, rubbing Bright's back. "It seems to help all the other times."

"I don't want you to feel like you have to take care of me," Bright said, though his body was leaning closer and closer to Win in the van taking them to the cast interview. It was one of the first ones they'd be doing and he knew Win was nervous but he was expending all of his energy taking care of Bright.

"I don't mind."

"But I do," Bright grumbled. He didn't like depending on anyone, especially someone younger. He could take care of himself.

Win gripped his shoulder, forcing him to look at him. "When are you going to stop protesting and just let me help you? You know I don't mind. I won't say it again."

"Fine," Bright sighed. His body was telling him that he needed sex and it was really confusing with Win touching him so he shrugged him off. "Let's focus on the interviews, and don't be all weird."

"Weird how?"

Bright waved at Win's concerned face. "Don't look at me like that. I'm fine. Just feeling a little off. Stop rubbing my back!"

Win held up his hands. "You're cranky."

"Grr!"

"Never heard you make that sound before. Is that another symptom?"

Bright smacked his forehead with his hand and Win laughed.

They managed to hold that mood throughout the interview though Bright did find himself zoning out and staring at Win a little more than was healthy. At least they were promoting a BL so no one would question it.

He was questioning it though.

Why was he suddenly looking forward to spending time alone with Win in his apartment? He was nervous too. Had a guy ever made him nervous?