(BL) Hunting The Field Guide novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121: A good kind of threat

Honestly, Kellen wasn’t surprised about being topless around the Captain anymore. Or, at least, he shouldn’t be. The times he didn’t have a shirt on around the man now went into the double digits, and he could count on his hand at least a couple of times where the alarms were blaring in his head, and he was still topless.

This was another of those moments.

Kellen chugged the shakes Taylor had thrown at him before she left, making sure that when he threw them into the recycling this time, that he didn’t miss. It was too much of a risk if he did. He could feel the hair on the back of his neck standing on end whenever he slightly turned his back to the Captain.

After finishing the shakes, and making each shot, he forced himself to get dressed. He forced himself to go at a normal pace, as if he was completely calm. The Captain watched him, not saying a word. He was getting more nervous by the second.

"Mr. Woods, is it alright if we have a word in your apartment after this? I know your day should be over, but I thought you would feel more comfortable if we did this outside of prying eyes." That did not sound good. The Captain’s voice was normal, and so was his tone, but the back of Kellen’s neck tingled.

"Uh, I just want to stop by the office first before we head, but sure." Kellen told him cheerfully as he finished pulling on his leather straps. The Captain stood up, pulling on his jacket. He began to tuck all of his appliances into his pockets as Kellen reached for his own, long, leather jacket.

"Good. Let’s head up then. I think it’ll be a long conversation, so we should stop by the cafeteria and have them deliver food to us. You also need to keep up your calorie intake as well." Everything he said had an ominous tone to it, but Kellen dutifully followed him out of the guiding room and into the hallway. Nervously, Kellen followed the Esper as he moved towards the elevators and then on to the Field Office.

The main office was fine, since most of the scientists were gone. Kellen did note that the snack bowl had taken a serious dent, probably from Brent, and knew that would make the scientists happy. He could feel the Captain’s eyes on him, so he took at least one snack from the bowl and shoved it into his pocket. Hopefully that would help appease him.

Kellen turned and found the office door open, and the inside was a disaster. But, no Brent. Then, Kellen picked up on voices in the hallway.

"Ha ha, you’re so funny. Thank you so much for your help. I honestly had no idea what I would have done if you two didn’t help me." Kellen, knowing better, grabbed the Captain’s arm and ducked around the corner so that they weren’t in line of sight when Brent opened the door. It was a tight fit, since it was the corner where the side table was against the couch.

The Captain didn’t complain, since he now had Kellen pressed against him in a tight corner with nowhere for Kellen to run. The Captain kept his grip firm on Kellen’s waist, and Kellen held his tongue as his hands wandered lower, giving his ass a good squeeze.

"Oh, it’s no bother. We were just glad we were in the right place at the right time." Brent’s giggle filled the air, and Kellen rolled his eyes. Those Espers outside didn’t stand a fucking chance. Kellen’s grip on the wall beside the Captain’s head tightened, and the Captain watched Kellen’s reactions.

"I’m so glad to hear that. Is there any way I can replay you two?" Kellen wanted to gag at the sweet way Brent spoke.

"O-Oh, um, I wasn’t really-"

"I’m willing to do anything." The Captain dropped his head, pressing it against Kellen’s shoulder, his own shoulder’s shaking.

"W-Well, we have to get to training, but could we have your contact info so that we could...get repaid?" There were a couple of beats of silence, but from the way the Captain’s shoulders shook, it wasn’t silence. Kellen could only imagine what Brent was up to, and since Kellen had walked in on Brent many a time, he had a pretty good idea.

"I’ll be waiting, big boys. Make sure to message me." Kellen could practically see how flushed the Espers were, and Brent winking and blowing them kisses. Those Espers were lost to Brent now.

Brent was humming to himself happily as he stepped into the Field Office proper. Kellen heard the door close behind him, and also heard him shuffling around in the snack bowl.

"I can tell that the devil works hard, but you work harder." Kellen said, peeking around the corner. Brent froze, his eyes going wide.

"Did you hear everything?" Kellen made a face.

"No, but the Captain certainly did." Brent swore, before he sighed. Kellen tried to come out fully in front of him, but the Captain’s grip on his lower half tightened. Instead, the Captain spoke up from the office.

"I am worried, Brent, that you are going to corrupt my people." Brent blinked, glancing between where Kellen was exposed, and where he’d heard the voice of the Captain come from. A slow grin crossed his face.

"You shouldn’t be concerned, Captain Thatcher. I keep the morale up of any army. I’m very good at it too." He winked, and Kellen groaned. "And that’s not the only thing I keep up." He teased with a chuckle. Kellen rolled his eyes, and the Captain gave Kellen’s ass another squeeze. "But, Captain Thatcher, is there a reason you’re shoved into a corner?" Brent asked.

"Oh, Mr. Woods shoved me here as soon as he heard voices. Speaking of favours, Brent, could you take a picture of us?" Kellen’s eyes went wide at the Captain’s words, and Brent’s laughter filled the air.

"Of course! Anything to embarrass Kellen."

"Brent!" Kellen protested. "Captain Thatcher!" Kellen nearly shouted, but the man laughed.

"Thought it was better to keep them up here for now, especially if we might have new students to replace the old ones tomorrow." Ah. A fair point. Kellen nodded.