(BL) Hunting The Field Guide novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149: A true dilemma

When the second elevator came to a stop, and the two of them stepped out of the small space, Kellen fully expected that they would go to the same appartment. That thought changed when the Captain tugged on his hand and forced him to a stop in the middle of the hallway. Kellen turned, facing the man, a confused expression on his face.

"Kellen, I just want to get a quick shower and change before coming over to your place. Is that alright?" Kellen nodded, completely understanding.

"Honestly, I need to wash off the oil on me, so it’s a great plan." The Captain grinned, and Kellen felt his body moving before he could stop himself. He forced the Captain to let go of his hand, much to his confusion, until Kellen wrapped his arms around his shoulders. They had never hugged before, and Kellen felt his body relax when the Captain easily, and quickly wrapped his own arms around him.

"What’s this about?" He asked softly, and Kellen shook his head. There wasn’t any reason behind it, he just wanted to feel his arms around him in a comforting way. It had been a hard day.

Kellen gave him a squeeze and the Captain chuckled. Kellen only let him go when the tightness in his chest had eased. When he met the Captain’s gaze, his eyes were soft like butter. He cupped Kellen’s face in his hand, the other one on his waist.

"Are you feeling better?" He asked, and Kellen nodded, feeling shy about this.

"I’m sorry if that annoyed you." His face hardened before he relaxed his features again.

"Never. I’ve been waiting years for you to want to put your hands on me. I’m never going to be upset that you want to. I’ve already given you permission to do pretty much whatever you want to me in public." He winked. "Well, besides that but I feel like I could be persuaded." Kellen wasn’t sure why he felt scandalized, he was friends with Brent and Hill, but imagining the Ca-Rhys and him doing that where someone could find them?

He shook his head.

"I don’t think I’ll ever like that." Kellen told him rather seriously, his face slightly pink. Rhys threw his head back and laughed. His eyes were sparkling when he turned his gaze back to Kellen, his hand still cupping his face.

"Good. I offered, but I was hoping you’d say no. I’ve been finding out that I didn’t escape the S Class curse." He bent forward, his lips brushing Kellen’s as he spoke. "I’m very jealous. Very. Sometimes, when I see you with others I want to come over and bite you, mark you, prove that you are mine to anyone and everyone. Does that scare you?" He asked. Kellen found himself shuddering. Holy hell.

Kellen’s arms tightened around his neck, using his grip to keep his feet stable underneath him. He found himself shaking his head, brushing their lips against each other as he did so. When he licked his lips out of nervousness, his face heated more when he licked the Captain’s on accident. He felt his lips turn into a smile against his own.

"I-It doesn’t." Kellen told him softly. Kellen’s hands shook, and he loosened his grip on them to grab onto the Captain’s shoulders. It wasn’t a better plan, since he could feel his bare skin, and the muscles in his shoulders and down his back. "Uh, I think I find that hot, actually." Kellen couldn’t meet Rhys’ gaze, and he chuckled.

"You think?" He asked, and Kellen knew he was teasing him by his tone.

"T-This is new to me! Go get your shower!" Kellen went to go push him away from him, but found that he couldn’t. It felt like he was starved for this man, and he was sure that he was coming to realise that as well. Kellen licked his lips again, before finally meeting Rhys’ gaze.