Ch. 81..90

Chapter 81

The bodyguards finished dressing and walked out of the room.

They followed Jasper who led them toward the hall.

Zeno was lagging; he was feeling dispirited by this whole Sebastian issue.

If he claimed that he wasn’t married to Georgia, then why was he keeping his distance from him?

He was starting to get angry at Sebastian. Why would he treat him this way? He’d ignored him for a while fucking day.

He better have some good explanation to give him later because he was pissed.

Zeno followed the bodyguards into the decorated hall and the first thing Zeno searched for was Sebastian.

He was easy to find amongst the crowd of classy and rich people.

He stood out in his navy blue suit, his mysterious and dark aura setting him apart from the crowd. He looked very eye-catching, and he surely did catch Zeno’s eyes.

The bodyguards started to disperse themselves around the large hall while some marched forward, taking their positions a little away from their boss to give him some privacy and still be able to protect him if need be.

Zeno knew he should follow the rest and find a position, but he was too focused on Sebastian to think about anything else.

He had almost reached Sebastian’s side when he suddenly heard Mr. Orion’s voice from the stage.

"Good evening, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. We’re happy to have you all grace our invitation; welcome to the launching of Orion Airways in Japan," He announced.

The crowd burst with applause and cheers, quieting down when Mr. Orion raised his hand to pause them.

Just when Zeno thought he’d seen enough wealth, he gets proved wrong every damn time.

He turned and stared at Sebastian, his heart jumping as he caught him staring at him.

But Sebastian removed his eyes the moment he saw Zeno looking back at him.

Even if it was just for that one second, Zeno confirmed that Sebastian was disturbed by their distance too. It confused him, why was Sebastian trying to hide away from him if he wasn’t happy about it?

Once again, Mr. Orion’s voice rang out again.

"We all know that I have only one child; he’s quite stubborn..." He chuckled.

The crowd chuckled along, turning their heads briefly toward Sebastian, who maintained a straight, unsmiling face.

Zeno slowly moved closer to him, but not beside him; he just went and stood in a corner with lesser people, observing Sebastian.

"That’s why I love my grandson so much, he’s like the second son I never had. Tonight, I want to announce that my grandson, Kenneth Orion, is the owner of our new Airway!" Mr. Orion informed energetically.

The crowd went wild, clapping and cheering louder this time, some even stood from their round table to clap and cheer.

Sebastian remained unmoving, he looked bored even.

"I’m inviting my son, Sebastian, please come say a few words to our lovely guests," Mr. Orion invited.

Sebastian clenched his jaws. Was being here not enough already? His father knew he didn’t like to be associated with him yet he found ways to associate them together every time.

As he walked toward the stage, he avoided looking at Zeno. It’s been a hard day for him as he tried to avoid Zeno, and now that he was just a few feet away from him, he realized just how much time he’d spent without speaking or touching him.

It felt like a part of him was dying away, and it was a part of him he’d just realized that he couldn’t live without.

He knew Zeno was aware that he was being avoided by him; he had seen him walk past his limousine in the morning. His searching eyes had tried to get a glimpse of him, but the tinted mirrors wouldn’t let him.

Sebastian had been tempted to wind down the window and let Zeno see him but Zeno had already walked away before he could do it.

His heart had been aching from the moment he woke up, and when he got Zeno’s message, he almost replied at lightning speed, however, when he remembered that Nicholas was still very much present in Zeno’s life, he placed his phone down beside him, and shut his eyes throughout the ride to the airport.

He also avoided seeing Zeno at the airport because he wasn’t sure if he could hold himself back from going to him if saw him.

And now that he knew that Zeno was in the same room as him, he was yet again fighting the urge to damn all this party and show off what his father was doing and go be with Zeno somewhere lonely and quiet, where the both of them would just say what they wanted to say to each other.

Or was it just him who had something to say?

Sebastian climbed the stage and stood in front of the microphone, his eyes going past the crowd and finding Zeno.

He saw him speaking to a familiar man and suddenly cleared his throat, getting his attention back to the stage, to him.

When he saw that Zeno’s attention was back on him, he proceeded to say the shortest appreciation words he’d ever said.

"Thank you all for coming," He said.

The crowd seemed not to mind his short words because they cheered louder and louder.

Well, it was to be expected; he was Sebastian Orion, and even if he parted in front of people, they’d happily applaud and encourage him.

Zeno watched as the father and son avoided each other, or rather, it was the son who was trying to avoid the father.

He saw Sebastian walking down the stage and coming back to his position.

"You don’t look quite happy with your work?" The man who had met Zeno asked.

Zsno frowned and shook his head, "I am, Sir. I’m sorry I can’t engage in a conversation with you. I’m working," He stepped away from the older man.

The late forties, maybe? But surely not thirties.

He could sense Sebastian getting closer and he didn’t want to create the wrong impression of slacking while working or talking to someone else as a lover.

There was a lot of tension between them already and he wouldn’t want to be the reason that it’ll get worse.

He was about to move away from the man but his hand was held back, "I’m sorry, Mr. Zeno, I never gave you my name. I’m Mr. Bison. Here’s my card; give me a call if you want to try working for someone better. Have a lovely evening," Mr. Bison gave him a curt nod and walked away.

The moment Mr. Bison left Zeno’s side was the time Sebastian slowly walked past him, his eyes doing a quick take on Zeno.

"Ida, we’re leaving," Sebastian said and was about to move, but Mr. Orion blocked his path.

"Leaving?" Mr. Orion asked.

"Get off my way," Sebastian gritted his teeth.

Zeno stepped closer to him, wishing he could absorb some of the tension from Sebastian.

"Now, now, Son, that’s no way to speak to your father in public. Walk with me; your Mamá is here tonight; speak with her," Mr. Orion ordered.

Zeno could see Sebastian balling his fists; he hesitated for a moment before he nodded and walked past his father, heading to the other side of the room, Ida following him behind

Zeno was about to turn away since he wasn’t a part of their family discussions but Mr. Orion called out to him.

"Zeno Evander," Mr. Orion called and slowly walked toward Zeno.

Zeno exchanged a short look with Cody, who was standing not quite far away before he turned to face Mr. Orion.

"Good evening, Mr.-"

"Abuelo. I’ve told you before," He corrected.

Zeno nodded, "Buenas noches, Abuelo," He bowed his head in respect.

Mr. Orion smiled at him. "Walk with me, Zeno," He said and started walking in the direction Sebastian had gone.

"I sent you on a mission, but it turns out you’re doing the opposite, am I wrong, Zeno," Mr. Orion questioned, grabbing a drunk from the tray of the hostess who was standing beside a table.

Zeno froze for a second; he froze as he thought that Mr. Orion had somehow managed to discover the relationship between him and Zeno.

But the next question made him release the breath he was holding.

"Is he hiding a girl from me?" Mr. Orion questioned.

Zeno fixed his hand in his pocket and cleared his throat. "No, Abeulo. Mr. Sebastian has been busy with work, that’s why he hasn’t been attending parties or galas. And it also made it difficult for me to do as you e asked me. He’d suspect me if brought a woman into his home," He explained.

Mr. Orion nodded. "That makes sense; I know my boy; he’s as stubborn as the mother, but don’t worry, since he had refused to settle with Georgia, we’d find him someone else. Look over there," He pointed to the table beside Sebastian and a woman he was speaking to.

Zeno guessed that was his mother, she looked kind and beautiful, and regardless of how much Sebastian claimed he didn’t like her, the way he spoke to her was full of respect and love.

Zeno blinked away from him and focused on the table beside him. He saw a beautiful, slim girl eyeing Sebastian very wistfully.

His first instinct was to go over and block Sebastian with his body then tell the girl to look somewhere else.

But he held himself back because he knew that doing so would jeopardize everything.

"Yes, I see her," He said to Mr. Orion.

"Good. That’s Sakura. She’s the best fit as a wife and a mother. She’s the daughter of the most powerful man in Japan, if you succeed in making her sleep with my son tonight, I promise to release you from every contract and clear off your Nana’s medical bill. I don’t care how you do it, just get her to his room. You can see she’s already interested. But don’t worry, if you fail tonight, there are still a lot of chances; she’ll be going to the States for business and will be staying for some months; I trust you’d make good use of that time. And please, keep everything low-profiled; if he finds out, it’ll be bad, especially for you," Mr. Orion patted Zeno’s shoulder and walked away.

"Yes, sir..." Zeno replied as Mr. Orion walked away from him.

Another reality hit him.

He was once again reminded of his position and class.

Sebastian’s family would never accept someone like him. Firstly, he was gay. Secondly, he wasn’t rich nor was he a son of a president or a billionaire.

Everything was just making him realize that Sebastian was out of his league.

He took a deep breath and marched forward.

Maybe it would be good if he got Sebastian to sleep with that Asian girl, he would heal faster when he was freed from this family.

 

 

Chapter 82

Zeno reached the table and paused beside Sakura.

This felt like a punishment, speaking to someone and trying to convince them to love the same person you loved. He knew he didn’t have to ask twice. The way Sakura had her eyes glued to Sebastian felt like she could get pregnant by just looking at him.

He took a deep breath and called to her, "Hello, Sakura," Zeno greeted.

Sakura slowly removed her eyes from Sebastian and turned her head to look at the person beside her.

Zeno was awed by how beautiful she was; he was already seeing Sebastian falling for her; she was everything a man could ask for.

Sexy, beautiful, rich and charming. He knew Sebastian might be moved to bed her, she was very appealing to the eyes.

Sakura raised her slim, beautiful finger to her face and gently pushed her stray hair behind her ear.

"Hi?" She said in a soft voice as she stared at Zeno with her warm brown eyes.

Zeno clenched his fist inside his pocket before he spoke.

"Good evening. I’m Zeno Evander, Mr. Sebastian’s bodyguard," He introduced.

Sakura’s eyes immediately lightened up the moment she heard Zeno’s introduction.

Sakura turned to the young man beside her and smiled, "Excuse me, Brother, I have to speak to this one man," Sakura slowed and stood from her chair.

Zeno hadn’t even noticed the person beside Sakura; one look at the handsome man told him that he was Sakura’s brother. Their eyes met for a split second, and Zeno slowly removed his eyes.

"Come, Mr. Evander, we need to talk privately," Sakura held Zeno’s hand and led him past Sebastian’s table and toward the door that led to a large balcony.

Sebastian, who was sitting with his mother, suddenly saw a familiar figure walk past him.

He frowned and focused on the person, and when he confirmed that it was indeed, Zeno, he frowned harder when he realized that the person beside him was a lady.

What was Zeno doing with a lady? And where were they heading to?

"I see Sakura have caught your eyes, already," Mrs. Orion chuckled.

"Huh?" Sebastian slowly turned back to his mother when he saw Zeno follow the lady onto the balcony.

"You don’t have to hide your feelings, son, you’re man enough. The lady you were looking at is Mr. Takumi’s daughter, she’s single too," Mrs. Orion wiggles her brows at him.

Sebastian sighed, ’Not this again.’

"No, Madre, don’t start this again, you know how Georgia ended," Sebastian replied, glancing his eyes toward the balcony door.

"I know, I know, son, but you know, Georgia was the best thing to ever happen to you, if only you gave her a chance-"

"So it’s my fault she cheated with my best friend?" Sebastian interrupted angrily.

Mrs. Orion sighed and held Sebastian’s hands, "Calm down, Sebastian, I know you’re still angry, but think of it this way, she’s repentant of her actions and she’s ready to get back with you and there wouldn’t be any better choice for our Kenneth if not her real mother. I’m a mother, I know what I’m talking about; if you really love your son, please, give Georgia a chance, or at least, give another woman a chance," she pleaded.

Sebastian chuckled, "Don’t push it, Madre. The fact that I agreed to come to Japan doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten what happened; it doesn’t give you the right to speak to me about my life or my son’s life. Never mention this topic to me ever again," He removed his mother’s hand from his and stood.

"Have a good night, Madre," He nodded to his mother and started walking toward the balcony.

Mrs. Orion sighed and sipped her drink, looking around to check if anyone saw her arguing with her son.

Sebastian had almost reached the balcony door when someone tapped his shoulder.

"Good evening, Mr. Sebastian," A voice greeted behind him.

He turned, raising his brow when he saw the person behind him, "Kenji?" He called with a frown.

He knew Kenji Takumi from way back; they had gone to the same college, and the two of them weren’t really the best of friends because there had been a rival about who was the most popular and powerful; plus, Kenji was as pompous as a peacock.

"Long time no see, my dear friend," Kenji stretched his hand to Sebastian for a shake.

Sebastian raised a brow as he looked down at his; he scoffed and looked at Kenji right in a bored manner.

"What do you want, Kenji?" Sebastian fixed his hand into his pocket, staring pointedly at Kenji.

Kenji smiled, "Relax, old friend. I’m just here to welcome you to my county, don’t worry, I not trying to cross you; I’ve heard your name in the dark corners, and wouldn’t want to be on your blacklist now," Kenji stepped forward and smiled at Sebastian.

Sebastian remained unmovable, staring at Kenji. Kenji would never come to him if he didn’t want something, he was still waiting for him to say why he had walked up to him.

"Alright, fine. You’re always so uptight, no wonder you’re still single," Kenji muttered the last part.

Kenji saw that Sebastian wasn’t smiling so he cleared his throat and went straight to the point.

"Well, it’s about the guy pit in the balcony with my sister...Zeno I guess, he’s your bodyguard, right?" Kenji questioned.

Sebastian frowned, what was Kenji getting at?

"Yes, he is," Sebastian replied.

Kenji nodded, "I see you have a lot of bodyguards, and I hear there’s more from where they came from...I was wondering, could allow Zeno to come work with-"

"No, Kenji. And never bring this matter to me again," Sebastian scowled and immediately left, walking away from the balcony.

Why does it have to be Zeno all the time?

What was so attractive about him that made everyone want him beside them, either as a lover or an employee?

Kenji didn’t help Sebastian’s mood at all that evening, his mood dampened more, making him feel like he’d been rejected by his long-time crush under the pouring storm.

Sebastian stood in a quiet corner and watched the large decorated hall as everyone smiled and chatted with each other; a bunch of people flooded around his father and mother, smiling widely as they praised their efforts so far.

The halm was full of people yet he missed only one person.

He glanced at the balcony for the last time before he proceeded to leave the hall.

"Stay," He said to Ida and Jasper who wanted to follow him out of the hall.

"But boss-"

Sebastian turned and glared at Jasper who wanted to question his decision.

Ida quickly held Jasper’s wrist and pulled him back, "Yes, boss. We’ll wait until the party’s over," Ids responded.

"Yes, boss," Japser immediately bowed his head, understanding that he’d almost gone out of place tonight.

Sebastian turned and left the hall.

He didn’t want to be here. He had just honored the invitation because he knew that his father had opened the Airway in Japan under his son’s name. It wouldn’t be good for the business if he didn’t show up.

Since he’d never bring his son to someplace as dangerous as a gala full of enemies pretending to be friends, he decided to come himself; at least they would think twice before attacking him.

Out on the balcony, Zeno was done telling Sakura his reason for approaching her.

He was super glad when his job and torture were shortened by Sakura when she told him that Mr. Orion had already heard about him.

He was very glad when she told him that she couldn’t go up to Sebastian’s room that night because she still had to go to some other place with her brother.

But she surely made plans to meet with him when she came over to the States.

"I’m so glad; I’ve had a crush on Sebastian since college. I was very debated when he married out of the blue, but look at us now; fate still brought us together. I’ve always known he would be mine. Thanks for coming to me tonight, Zeno, I’m really glad. I see us becoming fast friends," Sakura excitedly ranted.

Zeno just stared at her, feeling numb inside.

Sakura was such a lovely, chatty girl, and anyone would like her, but not Zeno.

The fact that she loved Sebastian made him dislike her, he didn’t hate her, but he didn’t share in her enthusiasm of being friends with him.

"I understand, Sakura. However, it’d be best for us to keep our distance. As you know, Mr. Orion wouldn’t want Mr. Sebastian to know about our plan, it’d defeat the arm, which is to make him believe that your meeting with his son was natural, trust me, neither you nor I would come out of this alive if he found out we’ve conspired to get you in his bed...I don’t mean any offense," Zeno said with a slide head tilt.

Sakura smiled, "I understand, Zeno. I’ll keep my distance whenever he’s around, but here’s my card, please call or text whenever there’s an update," She offered Zeno her card.

"See you later, Sakura," Zeno nodded at her and walked out first from the balcony.

He walked out and searched the place for Sebastian, but just like the rest of the day, Sebastian was nowhere to be seen.

"Zeno," Ida sudenmy walked up Zeno.

"Hey..." Zeno replied. Still searching.

"I know you’re looking for him but he’d left already. Here," Ida gave him an envelope.

Zeno frowned as he stared at the envelope, "What’s that?"

Ida sighed and moved closer.

"This is what Mrs. Orion asked me to give to the boss. I figured it should be you who should give it to him, you both look like you need a lot of talking to do and honestly, so do I," Ida explained.

"I don’t know how about you, but tonight, I’m becoming someone’s boyfriend; what do you say? Going or not?" Ida questioned as he still held the envelope out to Zeno.

Zeno stared at the envelope for a long time; he didn’t know about becoming someone’s boyfriend tonight since it was still very complicated. But he was very sure that he was going to tell someone how he felt about them, even though he was going to be rejected, nothing was going to stop him from saying it tonight.

He grabbed the envelope from Ida. "What room?" He looked so determined more than ever.

 

Chapter 83

Zeno marched out of the hall and toward the silver elevator.

He saw Sakura’s brother by the side, staring at him as if he wanted to kidnap him or something, but he ignored him and went into the elevator.

He didn’t like him just like he didn’t like his sister. Anyone who loved or related to the person who loved Sebastian was his enemy. He wasn’t going to pull his fake face on and pretend anymore.

He was going to stake his claim unless the person he wanted to claim rejected him.

He held the envelope tightly in his hands as he wondered what was inside it, but that was the least of his problems, he was more concerned about how Sebastian would receive him in his room when it was clear that he was avoiding him.

The elevator opened, letting Zeno walk into the last floor of the tall hotel building.

"421..." Zeno murmured as he stared at one door after the other.

He suddenly paused, his heart racing.

He found the door.

He stared at it for a long time, before he raised his hand and knocked three times, softly but firmly.

He waited for a few seconds to give Sebastian time to answer the door. When he didn’t hear any response, he raised his hand to knock again but paused when he suddenly heard Sebastian’s low voice.

"The door’s open, Ida," Sebastian replied.

Zeno bit his lips and placed his hand on the door handle. He wondered how Sebastian would react when he found out that it wasn’t Ida.

He took a deep breath and gently pushed the door open, stepping into the room and shutting the door behind him.

Zeno was surprised to feel the cool night air on his skin the moment he went into the room.

He turned and realized the glass door that led to the balcony was slightly open, allowing the soft wind to slowly lift the white transparent curtains as it entered the room.

With the aid of the moonlight, he could make out Sebastian’s tall figure in the dark, and he could also smell the smoke in the air.

Sebastian was smoking again, he’d come to realize that he did that whenever he was stressing about something.

He really wished he could just take away everything that was bothering Sebastian, he was carrying a lot of things on his shoulder.

Zeno was startled when Sebastian’s voice once again rang out from the balcony. "Drop it on the table and leave," He ordered.

Sebastian noticed that the person in his room had just entered and went quiet; he wasn’t in the mood to entertain any drama, so he just asked him to drop it and leave; however, the voice he heard made his whole body ache with longing he was fighting hard to suppress.

"It’s me, Zeno..." Zeno replied in a quiet voice.

He kept his eyes locked on Sebastian’s figure, not wanting to miss any reaction from him.

Sebastian’s hand that was taking the cigarette to his lips paused midair as he slowly turned to see the person who had spoken inside the room.

His heart skipped a beat when he saw Zeno standing at the center of his room, looking so scared yet beautiful.

This was why he’d been avoiding him all day; he knew he couldn’t resist him if he let himself get close to Zeno; he no longer had control over how much he wanted Zeno.

"What are you doing here, Zeno," He asked, puffing his smoke.

Zeno gripped the envelope, "I brought you the envelope," He replied, not removing his eyes from Sebastian’s figure.

Sebastian nodded, "You have. Drop it on the table and leave," He said coldly as he turned away from Zeno and returned to watching the beautiful City below the building.

He gritted his teeth, hoping Zeno would obey him, and left. He didn’t know how to face him after ignoring him the whole day.

Zeno scoffed very quietly. He walked over to the white table at the corner of the room and dropped the envelope on it, then he slowly turned and walked closer to the balcony.

Sebastian heard Zeno’s footsteps getting closer and sighed. "Stop, Zeno, I ordered you to leave," His words were commanding but his voice was as soft as the wind.

Zeno paused just two feet from the balcony door, "So, you’ve been really avoiding me all day," He stated.

Even if he already knew that the confirmation made it more painful.

"Just go, Zeno, that’s an order," Sebastian said in an emotionless tone.

Zeno shook his head, "No."

Sebastian heard his stubborn reply and turned to face him. "Are you-"

"Yes, Sebastian, I’m questioning your order...this night, I’ll question a lot of things," Zeno interrupted fearlessly.

Sebastian closed his eyes for a second before he finally walked out from the balcony.

He pushed the curtains aside and walked toward Zeno.

Zeno thought he was tough enough to face Sebastian, but when he saw him in the black silk robe and low-hanging pants, he felt all his resolve wearing away. Sebastian’s ’out of the shower’ hair was calling to him to run his fingers through them.

But he forced himself to focus on Sebastian’s face, even though it would be hard to focus on such a devilishly handsome face, he’d try, he had to.

Sebastian stared at Zeno’s face, feeling speechless for a while before he suddenly cleared his throat; he moved closer and stopped right in front of him, "I’ll ask one last time, Zeno, what are you doing here?" He locked his eyes with Zeno’s, internally fighting his hands that were trying to reach out and draw Zeno into his arms.

Tension was high between them; the pheromones were rising higher and higher in the room, and if it were to be flammable, it’d burn the whole hotel down with the slightest scratch of a matchstick.

Zeno knew that Sebastian was trying to send him away, but he didn’t flinch; he slowly covered the space between them and raised his hand to Sebastian’s face, gently cupping the side of his face and staring deeper into his grey orbs.

"I’ve missed you," Zeno confessed.

That was the last response Sebastian was expecting from Zeno. His breath hitched in his lungs, and he shut his eyes, allowing himself to feel Zeno’s soft hand on his skin.

However, he quickly opened his eyes and stepped away from Zeno. He was done entertaining himself with someone who hated him, with someone who had someone he already loved.

"You’re doing it again, Sebastian. Why are you avoiding me?" Zeno asked with a frown.

Sebastian scoffed, "And how’s that supposed to bother you, Zeno? We’re nothing," He shrugged and walked over to the table, pulling out a drawer and sliding the envelope into the drawer.

Zeno frowned, he refused to be pushed away by Sebastian’s hurtful words tonight.

He moved closer to him and stood behind him. "Stop trying to be strong all the time; allow someone to heal you. I know you’re hurting inside, I might not know your story, but I know you need to let someone in; you need to let someone heal you," Zeno was about to hug Sebastian from behind, but he stepped aside, moving away from him.

"And you think you’re the one to heal me?" Sebastian asked with a scoff.

He knew his words were about to hurt Zeno, but he said them anyway; he just wanted to get Zeno out of his side; he didn’t want to be the type of person forcing himself on someone.

"Seb-"

"In case you’ve forgotten, you’re nothing but a good fuck, and just in case you think that you can act however you want with me because I get my dick in you so often, then I think it’s time we end the stupid contract, I got bored of you a long time ago, I want to someone else, someone worthy," His heart broke as he slammed his shoulder against Zeno’s and walked toward his tall wardrobe.

He pulled something out from it and slowly walked back to Zeno; standing right in front of him, he raised his hand in front of Zeno, locking his eyes on Zeno’s misty ones.

Zeno recognized the paper as their contract, their exclusive contract, his heart hammered as he thought of many reasons why Sebastian must have brought it with him on the trip.

Sebastian slowly tore the contract in Zeno’s face, throwing the pieces to the floor. "You don’t have to sleep with me anymore, you can go ahead and bend over for Nicholas - Ugh!" Sebastian staggered back, holding his cheek in surprise.

Zeno had slapped him, hard.

Tears had formed in Zeno’s eyes; he was hyperventilating; he was angry, insulted, and heartbroken.

Did Sebastian really have to be such an ass?

"Don’t fucking speak that way about me, I’m no one’s whore!" Zeno screamed, pointing at Sebastian.

Sebastian chuckled, removing his hand from his cheek, "Well, I think you are, you were quite easy for me to fuck," He said scornfully.

Sebastian felt like he was about to fall to the ground with the amount of pain that shot through his heart as he saw the pained expression on Zeno’s face.

Zeno balled his fists, "And you never stopped to ask yourself why I made myself so easy for you?" His voice was barely above a whisper.

Sebastian shrugged, and walked closer to Zeno, placing a finger under his chin. "Because you’re just a loose whore, but I’m done with you; you can go back to your Nicholas," He whispered.

Zeno let a tear run down his cheek, taking a step away from Sebastian, shaking his head; he was defeated. He didn’t know what else to say.

He looked into Sebastian’s eyes and whispered. "Did I never really mean nothing to you? All those times I thought we had something; was it all my imagination? Did you not feel something for me, even if it was for a second? I thought you wanted me..."

Sebastian shut his eyes and turned away from Zeno, but he was surprised when Zeno grabbed his shoulder and turned him back to face him.

"I thought you wanted me?!" He questioned very loudly, his emotions raw in his voice, his eyes were teary and sad.

"I did! Damn it, I still do!" Sebastian couldn’t do this anymore; he might just as well get a knife and stab himself, It’ll be a relief to the kind of pain he was feeling within him.

Zeno paused, his pulse quickening; he raised his shaky hand to Sebastian’s face; his voice was low and cautious; he didn’t want to say something that’d make Sebastian go back into his shell now that they were getting somewhere. "Then-"

Sebastian raised his hand and placed it above Zeno’s on the side of his face, "Thought you wanted your freedom, do you want to be owned?" He whispered shakily and turned away from Zeno again.

Zeno couldn’t let him go, "Yes! Owned by you! Why are you fucking pushing me away?!"

"Because I fucking love you, and I don’t want to keep hurting you! Fuck this!" Sebastian burst out, clutching his chest to keep it calm as it felt like it was about to jump out of his chest with how nervous he felt.

Silence.

Absolute dead Silence.

Zeno’s heart stopped beating for two whole seconds, and then it started like crazy, making g him breathless.

His eyes never left Sebastian’s as the loud silence stretched between them. Zeno couldn’t find his voice anymore.

Sebastian slowly covered the distance between them and cautiously wrapped an arm around Zeno’s waist, "I can’t fucking stop loving you, Zeno," He muttered quietly before he covered Zeno’s lips in the sweetest kiss ever.

 

 

Chapter 84

Sebastian was nervous as he felt Zeno not responding to his kiss.

This was just his biggest fear: getting rejected by the only person who mattered to him in the whole world.

He slowly pulled back from Zeno and looked down at his face but was surprised to find Zeno’s tears falling like raindrops.

He got alarmed and drew Zeno closer, wrapping his two arms around him, "Hey, I’m sorry. Maybe I shouldn’t have said that, I’m sorry I couldn’t control my emotions, I’m-"

"No," Zeno whispered, making Sebastian look at him.

Sebastian looked so confused. "No? Help me out here, baby girl; I’m nervous as fuck, say something," Sebastian begged in his wavering voice.

Zeno chuckled and wiped the tears off his face; he hugged Sebastian, placing his head on his chest, "You don’t have to apologize, Seb, because I love you too," Zeno whispered.

He could feel Sebastian’s heart shudder in his chest, making him smile. He was glad Sebastian had the same effect as him.

Sebastian released a shaky breath before he held Zeno’s face and raised it to look at his, "What did you say?" He asked in a whisper, his eyes getting darker.

Zeno pulled away when he felt the change in Sebastian’s eyes; he bit his lips and repeated, "I love y-mmph!" His mouth was shut with Sebastian’s lips.

Sebastian kissed Zeno with urgency and passion. He made sure to pour all his love and lust into that one kiss.

He lifted Zeno and wrapped his legs around his waist, carrying him over to the bed.

He gently lay him on the side of the bed and climbed above him.

He looked down at Zeno and chuckled, burying his face in Zeno’s neck, and then he whispered, "Shit, I’m fucking gone, Zeno; I’m down bad for you," He started to kiss his neck and slowly removed his tie, then started to unbutton his suit and shirt.

Zeno couldn’t still believe what was happening. They’d just been at each other’s throats a minute ago, how did they get here? He didn’t care; he loved where they were at the moment.

"Sebastian," He held Sebastian’s hand that was busy unbuttoning his shirt, making Sebastian look up at him.

"What a-"

"You’re fucking beautiful, Zeno," Sebastian interrupted him and kissed him once again.

Sebastian didn’t want to have any talk with Zeno at the moment; they had all the time in the world to talk. At that moment, he wanted to make love to Zeno the way he had always dreamt of, worship his body, and say all the sweet things he’d been holding himself back from saying all this while.

Zeno felt like jelly from the way Sebastian was kissing him; there was something different about the way Sebastian was kissing him that made him feel like warm waffles, he suddenly started smiling for no reason.

Sebastian sensed Zeno’s smile and looked down at his face, "You’re smiling..." He stated.

Zeno nodded and placed a hand on Sebastian’s chest, trying to gently push him away, but Sebastian held his hand with a slight frown, "Want to push me away?" He questioned with a confused look.

Zeno found his expression cute and endearing, he smiled at Sebastian, "I just wanted to take my clothes off..." He bit his lip.

Sebastian smirked and slowly lifted himself off of Zeno, "I’ll do it," He locked his eyes with Zeno as he pulled off his shirt, "I love taking you out of your clothes, Zeno," He leaned down and placed a kiss on Zeno’s chest.

Zeno was blushing hard; he couldn’t keep up with this clingy and loving Sebastian; he hoped he’d live to experience the relationship with Sebastian because if his heart kept racing the way it did, he might just have a heart attack and die one day.

Sebastian helped Zeno out of his clothes and made him lay back on the bed then proceeded to take off just his silk rob, leaving his pants on.

Zeno frowned, "Seb...your pants..." He complained wantonly.

Sebastian smirked and braced his hands beside Zeno’s head. Lowering his face to Zeno’s, he whispered against his lips, "In as much as I want nothing but to bury myself inside your tight warmness, I won’t," He kissed the side of his lips.

Zeno frowned, "Why? You don’t want-"

"Never ask that, Zeno," He took one of Zeno’s hands and brought it down between his legs, making him hold his huge hardness through his pants, his eyes darkening when he heard Zeno’s soft gasp.

"I always want you, every damn second. But tonight.." He slowly started to kiss Zeno’s face, down to his neck, "I’m proving tonight that you’re mine, and I’d do anything for you," He whispered against Zeno’s nipple before he covered it with his mouth.

"Mmm..." Zeno started to moan softly.

Sebastian twirled his tongue around Zeno’s hard nipple, his hand sensually tracing down Zeno’s tummy in a slow seductive manner, making Zeno hyperaware of where he was headed.

Zeno’s body tingled with humming heat and desire when Sebastian’s hand found his cock.

"This is mine too," Sebastian whispered as he slowly started to pump his hand up and down Zeno’s cock.

"Oh God..." Zeno bit his lips and curled his toes, breathing harshly.

Sebastian slowly used his tongue to lick across Zeno’s chest and then lower; he gave each ab a sensual lick while his hand kept pumping Zeno’s cock between his legs.

Zeno was already sweating, even the cool night breeze from the opened balcony couldn’t cool his heat of desire that was spreading like wide fire throughout his body.

Everything felt so surreal, he couldn’t believe it yet.

Zeno suddenly gasped loudly as his abdomen tightened, he raised his head in shock and looked down at Sebastian.

"Shh...just relax..." Sebastian commanded in a husky voice from between Zeno’s legs.

Zeno muttered something inaudible and clenched the sheets as he felt Sebastian’s mouth close around his cock.

"Uhh..." He moaned softly.

He couldn’t remember the last time he had his dick sucked but this was definitely going to be his best blow job.

Sebastian loved the sensual sound Zeno was producing, it made him want to give him more reasons to moan so beautifully.

Zeno was getting closer, and he started to lift his hips off the bed from the pleasure that was building inside him but Sebastian pressed his hips down to the bed with one of his hands while the other one went lower between Zeno’s legs, sliding two of his fingers right into Zeno’s honey hole.

"Ahh~Sebastian...Uhh..." Zeno was panting as he moaned and sighed.

The combination of Sebastian’s mouth and fingers took him to a whole different level of pleasure, and soon, his body ruptured like a volcano as his orgasm hit him in strong tsunami waves, leaving him a moaning and spamming mess.

Sebastian didn’t let any of Zeno’s cum slip out of his mouth, he licked him clean, just like Zeno used to do to him.

As he gently withdrew his finger out of Zeno’s spasming muscles, he positioned himself above him. Struggling to contain his own desire, he bit his lips at the sight of Zeno’s sensual face, etched with a mixture of pleasure and satisfaction as he came back to reality but still reeled from his intense orgasm.

Sebastian wanted tonight to be just him pleasuring Zeno, he wanted to make up for ignoring him all day, but if Zeno would be giving him that kind of seductive look all night, he might just turn him over and fuck him all night.

He’d missed him all day, and having him suddenly in his arms, with no restrictions between them wasn’t helping his possessiveness.

He wished he could remain here with Zeno forever, just two of them, not caring what the world said.

He just realized that he’d loved Zeno for a very long time, he had just been trying his best to suppress his feelings, but in the end, he couldn’t. How could he not love the perfect human under him? Zeno was everything he wanted.

He slowly lowered his face beside Zeno’s face and whispered in his ear, "Did you like that?"

Zeno opened his eyes and saw Sebastian staring down at him and blushed hard. He wanted to remove his face, but Sebastian placed his hand on his cheek and brought his face back to look at him.

Zeno’s eyes, heavy-lidded and glazed, locked onto his, burning with sensual hunger that only added to the tension between them.

Sebastian smirked when he saw Zeno’s blushed face, "You look so sexy when you blush," Sebastian ran his eyes slowly across Zeno’s face, then locked his eyes with his.

"Did you like it?" He asked again in a soft voice.

Zeno bit his lips and nodded, "Yes, I loved it. I... I can’t believe you did that," He wrapped his arms around Sebastian’s neck, slowly scratching his back.

Sebastian smiled, "Get used to it, I’d do anything for you, baby girl, I’m already gay for you," His voice was very low and gruff, causing Zeno to release a small moan

"I mean it. I’d do anything for you baby girl," Sebastian leaned down and kissed Zeno’s lips.

Zeno was speechless; he couldn’t still believe his ears; he hugged Sebastian down to himself; he was a man, but Sebastian was making him feel like a princess, and he was shamelessly going to bask in that feeling with no reluctance.

"I love you," Zeno whispered beside Sebastian’s face as he hugged him.

Sebastian rolled over and took Zeno with him, laying Zeno’s head on his chest.

He wrapped a possessive hand around Zeno’s waist and drew him closer, "I love you, Zeno." Sebastian sighed, feeling content for the very first time.

Zeno was what he’d been missing in his life, and he would be a fool to ever hurt him again or let him go...he was his life, literally because, if Zeno ever left him, he’d be done with life.

"Hey, babe," Zeno placed his hand on Sebastian’s face.

He had been watching him since he said the three words to him; he looked so worried, so scared, and it worried Zeno.

Sebastian returned his eyes to Zeno and smiled, "Hey, baby girl," He replied, his fingers playing around Zeno’s waist.

"You look worried," Zeno frowned.

"How about I return the favor?" He was already sliding his hand into Sebastian’s pants before he finished his question.

Sebastian gently held Zeno’s hand and removed it from his pants. Smiling at Zeno’s cute pout, he brought Zeno’s hand to his lips and placed a soft kiss behind it.

"I told you, tonight, I just want to love you...love, baby girl...not lust, do you understand the difference, love?" Sebastian asked softly.

Zeno was going to melt like butter with the way Sebastian was speaking to him, so sweet and so loving. He felt himself falling deeper and harder for his stubborn boss.

"Then never stop loving me," Zeno moved higher on Sebastian’s chest and hugged him like a koala.

Sebastian chuckled, "I’m incapable of not loving you, Zeno, that’s a nonexistent function," He replied.

Zeno pulled away from him and lay on his side, just quietly staring at Sebastian and thinking, ’This hot and sexy man is really mine,’

"Yes, baby. I’m all yours," Sebastian leaned his face closer to the shocked Zeno.

"Huh? I said that out loud?" He asked with a blush

Sebastian nodded and turned serious in the next second.

"We need to talk," Sebastian said and stared into Zeno’s eyes.

Zeno’s heart skipped a beat, was it about to end before it even started?

 

Chapter 85

"We do?" Zeno asked in a small voice.

Sebastian nodded and pulled the sheet over Zeno’s naked body; he needed to concentrate. If not, he wouldn’t look serious with what he was about to say.

Zeno held the sheet below his chin and looked at Sebastian. "Alright, what do you want to tell me?" Zeno’s heart was racing with fear as he questioned.

Sebastian took one of Zeno’s hands and held it in his, "I want to start by apologizing for how I treated you. I...I was an ass to you..." He paused and stared at Zeno.

Zeno sighed, he was happy it wasn’t what he thought it was, he felt like teasing Sebastian so he replied, "You really were an ass to me, to an innocent and cute young man,"

Sebastian bit his lip, "I’m really sorry, I know no amount of apology would cleanse what I’ve done, but I promise I’d you forget all I’ve done. I’m not perfect, but I’d be the perfect partner for you, Zeno, and I’d love you every fucking second of my life, I just need you not to let go...never let me go, please," He was literally begging.

Zeno’s eyes became misty, he shook his head and slid over to Sebastian, kissing his lips passionately.

"I’m not going anywhere, Seb, not even at gunpoint," He whispered against Sebastian’s lips.

"You promise?" Sebastian questioned.

Zeno nodded, "A hundred and one percent sure."

"I just feel so guilty, I was trying to fight my feelings for you, but they just kept growing each day, and your presence always made me feel something I never liked, insecure. I was insecure when I thought you’d realize how much I love you and decide to leave me because you hate me so much and wouldn’t want to be with someone like me...unlovable..." Sebastian explained.

Zeno frowned, "Well, now you know you’re lovable; don’t ever believe otherwise, you’ve got your baby girl beside you forever, okay?"

Sebastian hugged Zeno, placing a soft kiss on his neck.

"Mhmm," He replied.

There was suddenly a knock on the door, causing Zeno to stiffen in Sebastian’s arms.

"Relax, baby girl, no one’s coming in," Sebastian whispered.

"What do you want, Andre?" Sebastian asked.

He knew who it was by the pattern of the knock.

"Ms. Sakura Takumi just left the gala. She left you a gift, boss," Andre replied professionally behind the door.

"Send it to Ms. Orion; she’d appreciate it better," Sebastian replied emotionlessly.

"Yes, boss," Andre immediately replied, and silence followed.

Zeno had gone absolutely quiet at the mention of Sakura’s name.

He was in deep shit.

What was he supposed to do now?

He definitely didn’t want to help Sakura with the stupid mission, but then again, how was he supposed to avoid Mr. Orion and Sakura?

And he’d be betraying Sebastian’s trust if he went on with the plan; even if he was going to fake it with Sakura, it would still hurt like hell each time she tried getting close to Sebastian.

He had a few options, firstly, tell Sebastian about the plan and pretend together just to fool Sakura and Mr. Orion.

But he was too scared to tell him. Sebastian would never like that; he’d think he’d never loved him from the start, for what sane person would help another pursue the person they loved.

Secondly, tell Sakura and ask her to back off, but she would get offended and expose him to Mr. Orion, causing conflict between him and his baby.

Thirdly, he could go on with the plan and pray the young lady gave up when she saw that Sebastian wasn’t interested in her.

The third option seemed more doable to him.

"What’s the problem?" Sebastian put a finger under Zeno’s chin and made him look at him.

Zeno looked like he was forcing himself to look calm, Sebastian could sense that there was an unspoken fear within him.

Zeno blinked, forcing his stupid mission out of his head. "It’s nothing, babe, I was just wondering what kind of gift Sakura gave you," He muttered.

"Jealous?" Sebastian teased.

Zeno immediately nodded, "Super Jealous,"

"Me too," Sebastian replied.

"Huh?" Zeno was confused; he wasn’t the one who received a gift so why was Sebastian Jealous?

"Yes, how about you tell me about the lengthy conversation you had with this Sakura. You’re even on a first-name basis with her," Sebastian frowned.

"Oh," Zeno recalled walking past Sebastian with Sakura when they were going to the balcony.

"So you had your eyes on me?" Zeno questioned

"I did, throughout the night," Sebastian smirked.

"How couldn’t I?" He caressed Zeno’s neck, leaning to kiss him but Zeno moved away, frowning.

"Then why did you do it? You knew I’d look for you, you knew I’d want to be close to you yet you avoided me...all day...goodnight," Zeno turned away from Sebastian and drew the sheet up to his chin, laying his head on the pillow.

Sebastian smiled at how cute Zeno was acting. He knew Zeno was angry but he couldn’t help finding his attitude cute.

"Come on, baby girl, I said I’m sorry, don’t be mad," Sebastian moved closer to Zeno and rolled off the sheet from his body.

He slowly ran his hand from Zeno’s shoulder down to his hips, then he slid his hand and palmed one of his ass.

He leaned his face down to Zeno’s shoulder and placed a soft kiss on it.

Zeno bit his lips and didn’t respond; he wasn’t going to give in that easily, "I want to sleep, Sebastian, do you know how hurt I was all day?" He complained.

Sebastian held back his chuckle when he felt Zeno’s ass moving closer to his hand. He knew exactly what Zeno wanted, and he’d give it to him.

"How about I make it up to you?" Sebastian’s voice turned husky as his hot breath fanned the shell of Zeno’s ear, his hand going lower between Zeno’s legs.

Zeno didn’t resist for a second, who would resist Sebastian? He immediately turned and fixed his eyes on Sebastian, "How do you plan to make it up to me?" He questioned with a fake frown.

Sebastian brought his hand to Zeno’s lips, placing his thumb on his lips, "I think you know...you’re just being a naughty kitten..."

Zeno looked at Sebastian with innocent eyes, blinking cutely, "I don’t know what you’re talking about. Fine then, goodnight," He turned his back on him again.

He thought Sebastian was going to try and come to him again but he felt him move away from him and leave the bed.

Zeno’s heart sank, was Sebastian really done with him for the night? Was he going back to his balcony and leaving him to sleep on the bed alone.

Zeno wasn’t going to let that happen; distance was something he wasn’t about to give Sebastian, they’ve had enough of that already. He was about to roll over and go get Sebastian back to the bed when he felt a hand on his shoulder, pushing him back onto the bed.

"Where do you think you’re going, baby girl?" Sebastian asked in a sensual voice, his eyes dark and lusty.

Zeno gulped, he had been so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t realize when Sebastian came back to the bed, his breath hitched when he saw the look on Sebastian’s face, it was a look he was familiar with, a look that made his insides twist deliciously and his toes to curl with the knowledge of what was coming.

"Umm...no where..." He let his eyes travel down Sebastian’s body, and his eyes instantly glazed over at what he saw; Sebastian had taken his pants off, and his eyes got fixed on the delicious view between Sebastian’s leg.

"You like what you see?" Sebastian asked, slowly putting his hand between them to spread Zeno’s legs and gently lowering his hips to Zeno’s.

Zeno gasped as he felt how warm and hard Sebastian was.

He wanted to touch Sebastian but his hands got pinned above his head, "Seb..." He begged Sebastian to release him with his eyes.

Sebastian lowered his face to Zeno’s, their nose touching together, "Baby," Sebastian shot out his tongue and licked across Zeno’s lips.

Zeno sighed, parted his lips just a little, and stuck out his tongue to take a sweet lick at Sebastian’s tongue.

Sebastian paused, giving him a daring look, he knew he could put that tongue to a better use.

"I thought you’d abandoned me to return to the balcony," Zeno whispered.

Sebastian shook his head, "No, baby, I went to get this from the drawer," He showed him the lubricant in his hand.

Zeno’s eyes shined, "You’re going to f-"

"Shh...not that, baby...I’m going to make love to you, as your man," Sebastian stated and raised himself to kneel between Zeno’s legs.

Zeno spread his legs wider, watching Sebastian with hooded eyes as he squinted the cool liquid onto his ass, his breath was heavy and hot as Sebastian started to use his cock to slowly smear the liquid around his hole.

"Ohh," Zeno gasped when he felt the tip of Sebastian’s cock push in some liquid into him, he had his lips parted to get in enough air into his lungs.

Sebastian returned above Zeno and stared down at him with such want and intensity he never knew he possessed.

"I’m going to be slow, Baby," He whispered as he started to push his hard length inside Zeno.

Zeno’s hands were on Sebastian’s shoulders, clawing and scratching.

They locked their eyes together as Sebastian’s cock slowly penetrated inside Zeno, the air was heavy with desire and lust. They were both panting so urgently and when Sebastian’s cock fully disappeared into Zeno’s warm hole, Zeno wanted to move his hips, but Sebastian shook his head.

He lowered his head and sucked the lobe of Zeno’s ear into his mouth.

"Ahh, Sebastian..." Zeno cried softly as Sebastian slowly started to thrust into him.

"This is me making love to you..." Sebastian grunted, still slowly thrusting.

Zeno’s walls clenched tightly around him, giving them both pleasure.

"Ahhh...I love you," Zeno blurted.

Sebastian moved his face to stare at Zeno and continued to thrust into him watching him with sexy eyes.

Zeno was about to remove his face but Sebastian held him steady, "Don’t be shy, baby girl, you own me...watch me make love you," Sebastian grunted sexily.

Zeno bit his lips and suddenly wrapped his legs around him, "You own me too, Papi," He kissed Sebastian, making his thrusts become a little faster.

They were both lost in each other’s eyes, basking in the intense and delicious pleasure they were getting from one another, not breaking eye contact as they connected in more ways than one: emotionally, physically, and romantically.

"Hmng~ahhh~" Zeno’s moan got loud when he felt Sebastian’s cock grow bigger inside him, he was struggling to contain himself; he wanted to scream.

The slow and steady thrust was shaking him so sweetly from the inside out; he lost it and threw his head back, screaming in a very lewd and sensual way as his second orgasm hit him, heating his body with charges that made him want to explode.

"You’re fucking mine. Mine, baby girl," Sebastian locked his mouth in a long kiss as they slowly climbed down from their high.

As Sebastian cuddled Zeno in his arms that night, he made sure there was no space between them, he couldn’t just get enough Zeno.

"I’m sorry for ignoring you all day, goodnight, baby," Sebastian kissed the back of Zeno’s neck.

Zeno had a relaxed smile on his face; this was what he wanted, someone who loved him and really cared about his feelings, and he’d found him, in Sebastian.

He knew they still had a lot of obstacles to face, and those obstacles would come from them, he knew they weren’t even close to perfect, but for now, he was content.

Sebastian loved him, and he loved him too; tomorrow will be taken care of, one step at a time.

"Goodnight, babe," Zeno replied in a sleepy voice, lacing his fingers with Sebastian’s own that was lying on his waist...

 

 

Chapter 86

That same night, while everyone was probably asleep, Ida was standing in front of Cody’s room, knocking, knocking, and knocking.

But he never got answered.

He knew Cody could hear him knocking; he had even called out his name a few times so he was sure that Cody knew he was the one, yet he refused to respond.

Ida felt lost.

Was Cody really done with him this time? He stared at the door tiredly and sighed. It’d been a long and stressful day; all he wanted was to share a bed with Cody, his arms around him would have brought him immense peace and pleasure.

"Goodnight, Cody," Ida wished quietly and walked away from the door.

His room was on the next floor, so he entered the elevator to go up to his room; it wasn’t long before he reached. Disheartened, he walked toward his door which was the fourth door by the right, and unlocked it, stepping into it with a dejected feeling.

However, as Ida turned to move toward his bed, his eyes surprisingly landed on his bed.

Someone was lying on his bed. The sheet covered the person whole, and only the shape of a human’s body could be seen.

But it shocked him to realize that it was a shape he was very familiar with.

"No way..." He whispered and hurried over beside the bed.

He immediately pulled the sheets down and found the cutest human on earth sleeping so soundly and wearing his white shirt which looked so big on him and so big that it was sexy.

Cody looked divine just lying there and doing nothing.

"Cody...damn..." Ida clenched his jaws when he realized that Cody wasn’t wearing anything under the shirt.

He slowly sat on the side of the bed, not wanting to wake him.

He leaned his face down and stared close at Cody’s spotless face. He frowned when he saw the traces of dried tears on his cheeks. He got extremely worried as he tried to think of what could have made Cody cry; Cody never cried. He was too carefree to let anything get to him.

He raised his hand to Cody’s face and gently removed the hair from his face.

"What happened?" He muttered quietly.

He sighed and removed his hand from Cody’s face. He should let him sleep. They’d talk in the morning when he was awake.

He stood from the bed and unbuttoned his suit and shirt, then he proceeded into the bathroom to remove the rest. He didn’t want to disturb Cody, who looked so tired.

After his shower, Ida walked back into the room in loose white shorts.

He smiled when he saw Cody still sleeping. The travel must have worn him out.

He walked over to the bed and gently climbed on his side, going under the sheets and moving to Cody to spoon him.

He placed his arm over Cody’s slim waist and moved his hips and face closer to Cody’s behind.

He didn’t care to keep his distance anymore. He was done fooling himself; if it meant begging Cody to be with him, then he’d do it; that was how much in love he was with Cody.

"Ida..." Cody’s groggy voice suddenly called.

Ida froze. He’d woken the poor guy because of his clinginess.

But he still didn’t move away from him. Rather, he now drew Cody closer to himself and tightened his arm around him, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you up, go back to sleep," he whispered behind Cody.

"No, let me go," Cody held Ida’s hand that was on his waist and lifted it away from him.

Ida was scared, scared that Cody might have just mistaken his room for his, and now that he’d realized his mistake, he was about to return to his own room.

"No," Ida replied and held on tightly.

"I’m not letting you go tonight, Cody, or ever," He stated firmly.

Cody sighed, "I want to see your face," He murmured.

Ida’s heart fluttered when he heard Cody’s words. It made him lose his arm to allow Cody to turn around and look at him.

When he saw Cody’s eyes staring at him, he almost stopped breathing, Cody’s brown eyes were so beautiful as they stared at him with curiosity and reluctance.

"Hey," Ida smiled.

But Cody didn’t respond. He just kept staring at Ida, not blinking.

"Hey, I’m sorry. If I woke you up, I-"

"You’re late," Cody interrupted.

Ida paused, confused.

"Um, I’m late?" He asked with a raised brow.

"You know, I shouldn’t have come here," Cody said and was already turning to leave.

"Not tonight," Ida drew him back by the waist and pinned him to the bed, climbing on top of him.

"Not tonight, sweetheart. You came to my room; that means you wanted to see me, right?" Ida’s face was serious as he pinned his gaze on Cody.

Cody bit his lips. He loved this dominating side of Ida, but he was still angry.

"Yes, I did come to your room because I wanted you, but it looked like I made the wrong choice," a tear slid out of Cody’s eyes, shocking Ida.

"Hey, hey, hey, calm down baby, not the tears, what’s going on? Did I do something wrong?" He questioned with utter helplessness.

Cody nodded his head, "It’s you... you gave me signs of wanting me all day, and you knew I could never say no to you. You knew I’d come to you tonight, yet you chose to be with that Sakura girl; why did you bother looking at me the way you did like you wanted me when you knew you’d run off with some Japanese lady... You hurt me, Ida, and you did it because you know fully well how I feel about you, you know," Cody was blinking his tears away; he didn’t mean to cry, but he just let the tears of frustration fall freely.

He loved Ida, and when he saw him holding Sakura’s hand and leaving in her car, his heart broke.

He knew what it meant. It meant that Sakura wanted Ida for the night, and Ida had willingly accepted. He knew he’d lost him at that point.

Ida smiled down at Cody. Holding himself up with his elbow, he used his other hand to wipe the tears away from Cody’s cheek.

"Out of the whole thing you said, I’m only going to ask about the last part," he leaned his face closer to Cody’s and whispered against his lips.

"How do you feel about me?" A question he’d asked numerous times and got a hurtful reply, but that night, something told him that his reply would be different.

"Do you like Sakura?" Cody asked.

Ida frowned, "No." He answered directly.

"How about you answer my question now, Cody. You’re in my bed, in my shirt, naked...what should I feel right now? Tell me...should l go ahead and make love to you? Trust me, that’s the only thing on my mind right now," He confessed.

Cody blushed, "Yes."

Ida paused.

He stared at Cody for a few seconds, clenched his jaw, and placed his forehead on Cody’s.

"What did you say?" Ida questioned.

"Make love to me," Cody whispered.

Ida closed his eyes for a second and slowly opened them to look at Cody, "You...you know what this means, right?"

Cody nodded, "I can’t stand losing you to someone else, like Sakura," He admitted.

"You’re not losing me to anyone," Ida assured.

"You’re wasting time...I’ve missed you..." Cody frowned.

Ida was still trying to make sense of their conversation; he didn’t want to assume things if he started; he wasn’t going to stop; he wasn’t going to let Cody go again.

"I just want to make sure-"

"You talk too much," Cody suddenly kissed Ida, shutting his mouth.

Ida’s response was automatic; he wasted no time kissing him back; he kissed him back with all those feelings he’d been hiding for a long time.

Cody wasn’t delaying either, he removed his lips from Ida and commanded, "Take off your shorts," He pushed Ida gently on the chest to lift him off.

Ida smirked and obeyed, He urgently pulled his shorts down his feet and kicked it off to the floor.

He quickly turned and found Cody shirtless and kneeling, "Come here," Cody made the come here motion with his pointy finger at Ida.

Ida was all for this dominating side of Cody that night, he moved without delay and knelt in front of Cody. Both were now naked, their body heating up as they stared at each other.

Ida grabbed Cody’s waist and was about to kiss him but Cody placed a hand on his mouth and pointed to the bed, "Sit,"

He commanded.

Ida bit his lips, "Come on, baby, stop playing with me, I’m turning blue..." He moved his eyes down to show Cody how urgently he needed him.

Ida suddenly hissed when he felt Cody’s teasing fingers on the tip of his cock.

"Sit," Cody repeated.

Ida once again obeyed. He sat on the bed and relaxed his back on the headboard.

His eyes darkened as he saw Cody crawl between his legs, "Fuck..." He gasped when Cody took his cock in his hand and directed it right into his mouth.

"Ohh, Baby," Ida shut his eyes and threw his head against the headboard as Cody slowly sucked him into his mouth.

 

 

 

Chapter 87

Cody licked around Ida’s cock, making sure his saliva and the precum mixed for lubrication; then, he snug his cheeks tightly around it and sucked him deep and slowly.

He took Ida’s veined cock deep into his throat, gagging but not relenting, he moved his head up and down as he kept sucking it, loving the way the hard and smooth muscle felt on his tongue and throat.

"Oh, you’re so fucking good at this, baby," Ida groaned, feeling her stomach muscles tightening.

He clutched the sheets in his fingers and clenched his jaws, his heart was pumping rapidly, and he could feel all his blood start rushing to his dick; he was about to cum.

Cody felt Ida’s cock enlarge in his mouth and suddenly let it out of his mouth with a loud pop sound, licking his mouth and smirking as he saw Ida’s frustrated look.

Ida snapped his eyes to Cody the moment he removed his mouth from his cock, he felt like he’d been deprived of his pure heaven.

He breathed harshly as he saw his cock twitch in desperation for what it had been denied.

"Please, Cody, don’t leave me like this, I fucking want you right now," Ida pleaded.

Cody kissed the top of Ida’s cock before he raised his face and looked at him.

He slowly placed his knees on each side of Ida’s thighs, placing his hands on Ida’s shoulders to balance himself.

He leaned forward and whispered to Ida, "I’m not leaving you. I just wanted to make it wet enough... put it in, Ida, let me ride you," He kissed the side of Ida’s neck, sucking a moan out of him.

Ida’s body was on fire as he grabbed Cody’s waist with one hand and guided him down to his cock.

Ida positioned his cock on Cody’s entrance and gently pushed his hips down, pushing in the tip of his cock.

Cody took the lead, he pushed Ida’s back against the headboard as he lowered himself onto his cock.

"Fuck, I’ve missed this, ahh..." Cody’s cried as he pushed his hole down, swallowing the whole cock inside him.

He moved on Ida, slowly rocking his hips against his, his own cock jerking with each movement.

"You’re ducking killing me, Cody," Ida grabbed his hips and guided him faster up and down his cock.

Cody complied with the demand. He moved faster, breathing harshly as he felt Ida’s cock deep inside of him.

This was his heaven. He dreamt of this every night, and each time he saw Ida, he always thought of how it would feel, and now that he was riding him like a stallion, it beat his dreams and imagination.

"Ohh, baby, faster..." Ida moaned, encouraging Ida to fuck him harder and faster.

Their eyes were glued to each other as they breathed harshly; sweat was glistening on their skin, evidence of the activity they were involved in.

Ida wanted had already been sucked to the edge when Cody gave him a blow job, and now, as he saw Cody bouncing sensually on his cock, he couldn’t hold himself any longer.

His hand dug into Cody’s hip; his eyes narrowed as he stared deep into Cody’s soul, "Cum with me, baby.. ughh, Ahhh....fuck!" He groaned,d and he felt his cum violently shoot inside Cody on load; his cock was not stopping; it kept twitching and spasming inside him.

And soon, Cody’s eyes rolled to the back of his head as his own orgasm assaulted him. He clamped around Ida’s cock and his body shook greatly.

"Oh God...Ida..." He moaned with his head thrown back.

His cock fired off his cum against Ida’s chest and stomach, twitching with each release.

They were gasping for air, almost losing their breath.

"Fuck, I needed this," Ida pulled Cosy to him and kissed him.

Cody was breathless, but he kissed Ida’s lips in return. He didn’t mind dying right now on top of Ida. He would die fulfilled.

Their tongues danced together in a slow dance, sucking and nibbling, each silently pouring out their feelings into the kiss.

"Ughh..." Ida grunted as Cody lifted himself off his cock and sat on his lap.

"We made a mess," Cody looked down at Ida’s lap as cum dripped out of his ass and onto Ida’s lap.

"I don’t fucking care, I’ll change the sheets, come here," Ida drew Cody closer on his thigh and wrapped his arms around his waist.

Cody wrapped his arms around Ida’s neck and placed his forehead on his.

They stared at each other silently for a while, listening to their heart beating loudly in their chest.

"Can I ask you a question?" Cody asked in a soft voice.

"Yes, baby, go on," Ida replied, placing a gentle kiss on the side of Cody’s lips.

Cody sighed, placing a hand on the side of Ida’s face to make sure Ida was looking at him as he asked his question.

"Can I be your boyfriend?" He asked nervously.

Ida froze, gaping at Cody for a few seconds; he must have heard wrongly.

"Cody, you-"

"I love you too much not to be your anything. Call me possessive, but I need to own you, and I want you to own me, make me yours," Cody confessed, his eyes misty as he stared at Ida.

Ida was speechless. He couldn’t believe that his day would end so perfectly.

He had just been wondering how to bring the matter up to Cody again, hoping this was not one of their friends-with-benefits moments.

"You’re quiet, Ida, don’t go quiet on me. It’s making me nervous," Cody blinked nervously.

Ida smiled up at him, "You fucking own me, Cody, I’m yours, I’ve always been yours," He whispered and kissed him.

A deep and long French kiss was what they shared. Each was happy, there was no need for words as they understood everything in each sucks, lick, and biting, they did with their mouth.

"I love you, Cody, never forget that," Ida caressed Cody’s waist, kissing his neck.

"Mm... never ignore me, never," Cody said in a sad voice.

"I’m sorry about that; I just thought you never really wanted me; I was scared of getting rejected over and over again," Ida squished Cody’s ass.

"Well, I was guilty of making you feel that way; I’m sorry about that; I guess we were both sacred. But trust me, I don’t mind you telling people about us now, I want them to know," Cody stated seriously.

"I’m not going to hide you then, I’m going to love you, everywhere and anywhere," Ida hugged him.

"Shall we shower," He asked.

"Let’s," Cody smiled.

***

Zeno woke up the next morning and immediately sensed that he was alone in the bed.

He slowly sat up and looked around the room, but he couldn’t hear any sound, confirming that he was really alone in the room.

He frowned; he did like it; he had thought he would be in Sebastian’s arms, just the way he had slept.

He knew he hadn’t imagined what happened between them last night, but he couldn’t help the fear that Sebastian might have just played him last night, what if that was the case?

He’d be shattered beyond repair; he couldn’t see himself living that way again; a life where Sebastian didn’t love him wasn’t worth living.

He got out of bed and entered the bathroom; he wasn’t in the mood for morning luxury; he had thought he would share a bath with Sebastian the next morning, maybe even make love in the bath, but his reality was quite the opposite and heartbreaking.

He quickly finished in the bathroom and walked back out to the room, Sebastian wasn’t still back.

Zeno was getting angry; why would Sebastian leave without informing him that he was, and he didn’t even leave a message? Was that a way to treat someone he loved?

Zeno angrily marched to the wardrobe and grabbed the first things he saw: a black shirt and black shorts; he discovered his own clothes, so he took Sebastian’s clothes.

He picked up his phone from the table and left the room; he needed to find his man; he had to teach him some unspoken rules in a relationship.

Zeno admitted that he was clingy and possessive, so, yes, he wanted his man by his side twenty-four-seven, Sue him.

But Sebastian signed up for that the moment he said he loved Zeno, and he wasn’t going to let Sebastian continue to be his cold and unfeeling self, if he claimed he loved him, he better be ready to act like it.

"No leaving me alone on the bed, period," He muttered as he walked into the elevator.

Zeno walked out into the hotel lobby and his heart almost stopped beating.

The sight of Sakura in Sebastian’s arms almost made him double over from the pain that spread throughout his chest.

Maybe he shouldn’t have come down...

 

Chapter 88

Zeno was feeling every part of his heart shattering to pieces.

Why would Sebastian be hugging a woman after being with him last night?

He clenched his fist and was about to March toward them but someone drew him back by the arm.

"Calm down, lover boy, don’t make things hard for your boyfriend," Ida whispered beside Zeno.

He looked beside him to see Ida staring at Sebastian and Sakura.

"It’s just annoying," Zeno huffed.

Ida nodded, "Mm, I understand, but from now on, you have to keep in mind that the boss’ reputation comes first, Zeno. I don’t mean to meddle in your relationship, but u believe the boss would want to keep it private, and for your sake too, I beg you to keep it as low-profile as possible," He informed.

Zeno balled his fists tightly.

Of course, who was he kidding? How could he forget Sebastian’s status? It was a miracle he got together with him; expecting him to announce to the whole world was just asking for too much.

They haven’t even talked about that but Zeno didn’t think they needed to. It was clear how their relationship was going to be, he was going to become the hidden boyfriend while Sebastian had the time of his life chilling with other people in public.

The elevator behind them opened, and Cody stepped out from it, "Woah, look at the boss getting all chatty with Sakura; maybe he’d finally get Ken, a mom," he fixed himself between Zeno and Ida, smiling at Sebastian and Sakura.

Cody was expecting some kind of support for his words, but he realized that both guys were quiet beside him.

He slowly looked from Zeno to Ida and realized that they both looked like they wanted to strangle him. "I said something I shouldn’t have?" He whispered and stepped away from them.

"You did, baby," Ida sighed.

Zeno frowned, "So, you guys are like a thing now?" He questioned.

"Yeah, just like you and..." Ida pointed towards Sebastian.

However, Cody misunderstood. "What? Zeno’s dating Sakura?!" He was too shocked he didn’t realize he shouted it, and this time, Sebastian and Salura turned to look at the three of them.

Ida felt cursed under his breath, "Awesome, baby, you’re the best, just great," He muttered.

Cody blinked when he realized he’d once again said whatever he wasn’t supposed to say and too loudly.

Zeno looked like he wanted the ground to open and swallow him. He could feel Sebastian’s gaze on him, and he saw Sakura’s excited look when she set her eyes on him. He just hoped she wouldn’t start acting friendly with him in front of Sebastian.

"Good morning, Boss," Cody quickly greeted.

"Good morning, Boss," Ida greeted, too; he secretly kicked Zeno’s heel.

Zeno sighed, he didn’t want to greet someone he was sulking at.

But he had to; he was the boss, and their relationship was still private; he didn’t want to be perceived as an insubordinate employee.

"Good-"

"What are you guys doing here?" Sebastian asked, cutting Zeno off.

Sakura had her arm wrapped tightly around Sebastian’s and annoyed Zeno; he thought she had said she wouldn’t do anything here in Japan; wasn’t she busy anymore?

Ida stepped forward, "We were just about going to eat, boss,"

Cody nodded beside them, "Yes, boss, others have left already," He said.

Sebastian glanced at Zeno before he turned to Sakura, "Do you want to have breakfast with us?"

Zeno’s fists could be heard as he cracked them, drawing Ida and Cody’s attention to himself.

"Oh, can I join? For real?" Sakura asked excitedly.

Sebastian nodded, "Zeno, you’re driving," He announced and started walking out of the hotel.

"Oh, I’ll just drive my car, then, you guys want to join me?" Sakura asked Ida and Cody.

"Y-"

"No, Ms. Sakura, we have a means, thank you," Ida interrupted Cody from accepting the request.

"Okay, see you," Sakura waved and walked out.

"Baby, we have to fix that mouth of yours," Ida turned to Cody with his narrowed eyes.

"But you like it just right, Right?" Cody asked, biting his lips as he drew Ida close by his shirt.

Zeno sighed loudly, shaking his head before he walked away from them.

Food for them, they could touch and talk to themselves in public, how Awesome, something he was never going to experience.

He walked out to find Sebastian standing beside a white Ferrari, waving at Sakura who was driving away in the car beside his.

"Annoying," He muttered as he reached the other side of the car.

Sebastian glanced at him, "In the car, Zeno," He ordered and got in the passenger’s seat.

Zeno shut his eyes for a second before he pulled the door and entered the driver’s side.

The moment the door was shut, Zeno gasped in surprise as he felt his upper body being dragged toward Sebastian.

He braced himself by pressing a hand beside Sebastian’s seat, frowning.

"What are you doing?" Zeno asked, looking angry.

Sebastian smirked at him, "Wipe it," he ordered huskily.

Zeno frowned harder, "Wipe what?" He looked away from Sebastian, staring at the dashboard.

Sebastian placed his other hand on the side of Zeno’s face and turned his face back to his, "Wipe that frown off your face," He whispered.

Zeno scoffed, "No," He wanted Sebastian to understand that he was angry, very angry.

Sebastian smiled, "No?" He leaned closer to Zeno’s face, inching his mouth closed to his.

Zeno remained silent, not speaking to Sebastian.

"Good morning, baby girl," Sebastian whispered against Zeno’s lips before he closed the space between their lips and softly kissed Zeno.

Zeno closed his eyes and allowed Sebastian to kiss him. This was supposed to be the first thing he got when he opened his eyes, but he got an empty bed and room instead.

As punishment, he wasn’t going to kiss Sebastian back.

Sebastian noticed that Zeno wasn’t responding to him and drew back from his face.

"You’re angry," He stated.

Zeno scoffed, "You just noticed," He rolled his eyes.

Sebastian sighed, "That’s not good." He caressed Zeno’s neck with his fingers.

"I’m sorry for leaving you alone this morning, but I didn’t want to wake you, you looked so cute and peaceful, I just-"

"You looked so happy with Sakura just now," Zeno moved back and started the car.

Sebastian immediately held Zeno’s hand that was going up to the steering, bringing it over to his thigh.

"Wait..." Sebastian raised a brow in disbelief as he stared at Zeno.

"You think I and Sakura..." Sebastian sighed and gently tugged Zeno’s hand, making him look his way, "When I said I loved you, I meant every single word, Zeno. Clear every doubt from that pretty head of yours, understood?" He spoke in a low voice.

"Well..." Zeno removed his hand from Sebastian’s and held the steering, "We’re late already," he said and drove the car away, ignoring Sebastian, who was looking at him with confusion.

Sebastian was confused, the rest of the ride was quiet, and it made him uncomfortable knowing that Zeno wasn’t happy with him.

He was really bad at this boyfriend thing, getting his boyfriend upset on the first day of their dating, that’s really not a way to go.

He had to find a way to make Zeno understand that when he loves, he loves totally, and Zeno was the only one for him, no one else.

Zeno pulled up in front of a classy restaurant immediately left the car, and walked in.

He didn’t bother waiting for Sebastian, after all, they were supposed to keep their distance in public.

"This is fucking hard," Sebastian muttered before hurrying to follow Zeno into the Japanese restaurant.

Zeno walked in and was greeted by the neat and quiet restaurant. Quiet wasn’t because there were no people there; rather, it was quiet because it seemed that everyone sitting at the table was minding their business, eating and working, or just on their phone.

Zeno was confused, he looked over at the counter and saw the workers looking very busy as they quietly prepared food for their customers.

He slowly walked over to to a corner and brought out his phone from his pocket, he was going to call Ida and ask him if he was in the same restaurant as him.

Why would Sebastian choose such a work-oriented place for their breakfast?

Zeno paused when he felt someone hold his hand, he turned to see Sebastian looking at him.

"Hey," Sebastian walked up to Zeno and held his hand, "Come on," He whispered beside his ear and led him past the tables, toward the right corner of the restaurant, and that’s when Zeno noticed the little staircase that led up to a small door.

"I can walk," Zeno gently removed his hand from Sebastian’s as they went up the stairs.

Sebastian drew him back and held his shoulder, "Baby girl, come on, I said was-"

"I just want to walk on my own," Zeno stepped away from him and climbed the remaining stairs.

He was met with only one door, so he had no choice but to open it.

"Woah," He murmured as he looked down the same trail of little stairs that led down to a beautiful garden with tables arranged near each other; the other bodyguards were there, either sitting or standing and chatting.

"Zeno, you finally came. Come on," Cody called from the foot of the stairs, holding a drink in his hand.

 

 

Chapter 90

More gunshots were heard and Sebastian had arms wrapped tightly around Zeno.

"Ugh, fuck!" Zeno tried to stand but Sebastian glared at him.

"Don’t fucking move," his voice was dark and angry.

"Boss, we have to leave!" One of his bodyguards came and squatted behind them.

They’d already been surrounded by a few men, so their security was sure from the onset, but seeing that the few men kept appearing and shooting at them, they had to look for a way to get their bodies out of harm’s way first.

"Take him," Sebastian ordered as he finally released Zeno.

The bodyguard nodded and helped Zeno up, "It’s alright, I can walk," Zeno grunted, pressing down on his wound to keep it from bleeding. It didn’t completely stop the bleeding, but it reduced the outflow of blood.

Zeno saw Sebastian stand from the floor and knew he would try to stop him if he tried to walk away, but he moved too slow due to pain, and Sebastian caught his good arm, "Move before I carry you," Sebastian tugged his arm and led him away from the chaos.

They were led to an emergency exit and Andre was already in a car waiting for them.

Sebastian quickly opened the door and made Zeno get in first.

"To the hospital, Andre," Sebastian commanded as he entered the car.

He looked beside him and gritted his teeth when he saw Zeno biting his lips in pain, he didn’t even know what to feel at that moment.

He was anxious, concerned, but mostly furious.

"You’re going to be fine," He moved closer to Zeno and placed a hand on his thigh.

Zeno frowned, not saying a word. He was in too much pain to reason Sebastian’s closeness in front of Andre.

He let Sebastian hold him until they reached the reached the hospital.

Andre immediately came out to open the door for Ze o but Sebastian already beat him to it.

He stood aside and watched his boss open the door for his bodyguard and even helped him out of the car.

"Boss, let me take him-"

"I got him, Andre, go notify the doctors," Sebastian ordered.

Andre nodded and rushed into the hospital.

Zeno remained quiet as they treated his gunshot wound. It wasn’t fatal, but it was deep.

He sat on the hospital bed as his arm got dressed, thankfully, no bullet was found in his arm.

The female nurse who was wrapping her arm was unaware of the deathly look Sebastian was giving her from behind; Zeno almost rolled his eyes; was Sebastian really thinking that this nurse who looked as if she’d missed a hundred hours of sleep would have the leisure to flirt with him?

"I’m done, please make sure you take your medications and avoid exerting any form of pressure on the arm," The nurse instructed, packing her instruments on her medical tray.

Zeno nodded, "Thank you, I will," He replied.

The nurse nodded, smiling at him before she turned to Sebastian.

"Please, excuse me," She bowed her head and left the room.

Zeno winced as he tried to stand from the bed.

Sebastian moved fast, placing a hand on Zeno’s shoulder, "And,, what the fuck are you trying to do, Mr. Evander," He asked, frowning down at Zeno.

Zeno looked up at him, "To leave?" He spoke quite, wincing as a headache hit him.

Sebastian clenched his jaws. He lowered himself onto the bed beside Zeno on the side where he had the good arm, gently placing his hand behind his head and making him look at him, "I feel like strangling you, Zeno. Am I wrong to feel that way towards my boyfriend?" He asked very gently as if he was telling him he loved him.

Zeno frowned. "Well, depends on if you really see me as one, Mr. Orion," He responded with a challenging tune, narrowing his eyes at Sebastian.

He was still bitter about Sakura.

Sebastian sighed, "Come on, Zeno..." He moved his face closer to Zeno, placing his forehead on his.

"Baby girl, trust me, I’m furious, very furious; I never knew you could be this dumb, why are you so dumb?" He asked in a low voice.

Zeno smiled; he understood what Sebastian was trying to convey. He knew Sebastian was angry, and this was his way of expressing it in his subtlest way.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about, Mr. Orion. All I know is that I want you to get your hands off me, I need to leave," Zeno replied with a straight face.

Sebastian balled his fists, "Why the fuck did you do that? Did you want to be the hero so much? You didn’t mind putting yourself in harm’s way just to do what? Look cool?" He let a little of his anger out when he saw that Zeno wasn’t even taking his condition seriously.

Zeno blinked slowly, "To look cool? Really?" He asked in a disappointed tone.

Sebastian sighed, "I don’t need you protecting me, Zeno,"

Zeno nodded. "Well, I didn’t do it to look cool...it was just instincts, Sebastian, that’s what happens when you love someone, you protect them," He stated, looking into Sebastian’s eyes.

Sebastian shook his head, "You don’t understand, I don’t want you doing that,"

Zeno chuckled dryly, "And here I thought you’d be glad, but you’re just here indirectly telling me not to meddle in your affairs. I get it; if you can’t accept that I did it for love, then at least remember in your thick, empty skull that I am your bodyguard first before anything. Motherfucker," He muttered the last word and was about to move away from Sebastian but Sebastian wrapped a hand around his waist.

"Let me go already," Zeno muttered.

Sebastian placed a gentle kiss on Zeno’s cheek, "You misunderstand me, baby..." He pulled back and stared into Zeno’s eyes.

"You’re hurt, I don’t like it. I’m scared, I don’t want to lose you. What if it wasn’t your arm, what if it were-"

"But I’m fine; I’ve been in a lot worse condition, Sebastian; I’m fine, and you’re fine; it’s a win-win. You don’t have to beat yourself up about this," Zeno whispered.

"I don’t want to lose you, Zeno...I can’t leave without you, and you know it. You can’t lure me out of my shell and leave me, you’re staying with me, understood? Even if I have to fire you from this stupid job, I’ll do it," Sebastian buried his face in Zeno’s neck.

"Please don’t do this again, promise?" He whispered against Zeno’s neck.

Zeno smiled; Sebastian was just worried about him; he cared about him, and it gave him butterflies in his stomach.

He patted Sebastian’s back and whispered in his ear, "No promises, boss," He kissed behind Sebastian’s ear.

Sebastian immediately pulled away from him, "You’re really asking to be chained at home right?" He threatened.

Zeno smiled, "Depends on what you’ll do to me while I’m chained," He bit his lips seductively.

Sebastian felt a smile on the side of his lips. He loved Zeno, and telling him how he felt was the best thing he’d done for himself.

"You’ll have to wait and see..." Sebastian replied, moving his face close to Zeno’s, and just at the moment there like we were about to meet, the door was pushed open.

Zeno was the one who leaned back, but Sebastian still had his hand around his waist, making his cheeks feel hot from embarrassment.

"Ahem, I’m sorry, I didn’t know that...I’ll just wait outside," Andre was shocked by what he’d witnessed, he didn’t even know where to put his eyes anymore.

"Bring the wheelchair in, Andre, we were just about to leave," Sebastian ordered, still not moving away from Zeno.

Andre opened and closed his mouth, lacking of replies.

He quietly pushed the wheelchair in and stood in front of the feeling very awkward.

Zeno’s cheeks were as red as tomatoes, he didn’t know what was going on in Sebastian’s head because he didn’t look as if he was planning to let him go.

He cleared his throat and tapped Sebastian’s lap, "Release me already, we need to leave," He whispered.

Sebastian smirked, "Right, we need to leave," He slowly leaned in and kissed Zeno before he stood, smiling at Zeno’s red face.

The sound of something falling got their attention and Sebastian turned back to see Andre’s phone on the floor.

"You alright, Andre?" Sebastian asked, not sounding concerned at all.

Andre gulped and picked up his phone, pocketing it, "Ah, yes, yes, boss. Everything’s fine," He blurted out, his eyes glancing at Zeno.

"Good," Sebastian nodded.

Andre smiled nervously; he was wise enough to keep his damn mouth shut; he still wanted to live; death wasn’t on his to-do list yet.

He moved forward but paused when he saw Sebastian’s dark gaze on him. "Um, I just want to help Zeno...Mr. Zeno to get on the wheelchair," He explained without being asked.

Sebastian ignored him and turned to Zeno, "Come on baby girl, I’ll help you," He put a hand beneath Zeno’s armpit, helping him up.

Zeno sighed, "You know my legs still work perfectly?" He asked as he went toward the wheelchair.

Sebastian shrugged, "I can just carry you if you don’t feel like walking," He said casually.

Zeno shut his eyes and bit his lips, "Just stop it, Sebastian," He whispered.

Andre stood aside, wishing to be invisible at that moment; he never knew that being a third wheel could be so disturbing and hard.

Sebastian chuckled, helping Zeno sit in the wheelchair.

"Walk, Andre. Your legs work just fine," He said as he pushed Zeno out of the hospital room.