(BL) Hunting The Field Guide novel Chapter 303

Chapter 303: My Dad’s scarier

Listening to his Mom had been frustrating since he couldn’t say what he wanted, but he also appreciated hearing what she had to say.

He wasn’t going to listen to her completely, but he appreciated her words nonetheless. While they rested together, Kellen holding her hand and leaning against her shoulder while she had her arm wrapped around his shoulder, Kellen had a lot to think about. His body also slowly relaxed, and he found he had a bit more control over himself.

A soft set of knocks sounded from the door before the door was pushed in slightly.

"Is it alright if I come in?" Rhys’ voice was gentle and Kellen felt his shoulder’s relax even more. "Your husband has said that dinner is prepared enough, and he wants to speak to his boy. I didn’t think you wanted me to carry him up." Rhys said and Kellen’s Mom sighed.

"He’s right. I would be pissed if that happened. Are you alright being alone for a moment, Kellen? I’ll be right back with your Dad." She pressed a kiss against his forehead, giving his hand and shoulder a squeeze before she got up, and Rhys stepped into the room proper.

Rhys stared and Kellen after he nodded to his Mom, letting her slip past him. Rhys’ gaze was soft, full of worry and...love for Kellen. Kellen gulped, flexing his hands just to make sure that he could now. Opening his mouth, he felt his throat rub together before he was finally able to get a word out.

"Come sit?" Kellen said carefully, his throat aching from the tense way it had been held, and thus his voice sounding a little scratchy. Rhys moved as soon as Kellen spoke, slamming his body down on the bed next to him. He quickly wrapped his arm around Kellen’s shoulder, pulling him close and inhaling Kellen’s scent.

"God, I was so worried. I’m glad you’re able to speak again." Rhys murmured. "You looked so scared. I hated seeing that expression on your face." Rhys told him and Kellen leaned into his hold, unable to help himself. He liked the way he felt being in Rhys’ arms, and Rhys made a soft noise in his throat before he swallowed and held onto him tighter.

"I was worried too." Kellen rasped and Rhys chuckled.

"You sound super sexy with a raspy voice though. Damn, I didn’t expect that, though I should have. I find everything about you sexy." Rhys told him and Kellen felt his shoulders shake with silent laughter.

The two of them remained like that as they waited for Kellen’s parents to arrive. They could both hear them as they made their way up the stairs, the two chatting or bickering to each other as they made their way up the stairs.

His Dad demanded to be put down on his feet before he pushed open the door, taking in how Kellen looked, and who Rhys had wrapped himself around him. Kellen’s Mom chuckled, shaking her head as she stared at the boys.

"You waste no time, do you, Rhys?" She teased, mirth in her tone and Rhys gave her a cheeky grin.

"Absolutely not. Kellen needs comfort, I’m going to be there to provide it. Even if it’s out of line with his parents around." Rhys said proudly and she chuckled while Kellen’s Dad made his way to the other side of Kellen and plopped himself down.

"Did you have a panic attack my son?" He asked softly and Kellen swallowed.

"I-I don’t know." Kellen told him, meaning his words. He didn’t really know what had happened to him. He’d lost all control of his body. He’d hated it, but that didn’t mean he knew what it was. It was actually alarming to him that everyone else seemed to know what it was. Had they gone through something so scary before?

That couldn’t be a universal experience. God, he hoped not. If it was, he knew he hadn’t been taking care of his people well enough.

His Dad was staring at him, his expression dark, but worried. He reached out, cupping Kellen’s face with both of his hands. Kellen swallowed, his body relaxing at the simple touch.

"My sweet boy. I don’t know how you saw everyone else panicking around you and didn’t think that you would have the same reaction at some point. My stubborn baby boy." His fingers stroked Kellen’s face and he gave a heavy sigh. "If you ever decide to take on my pain ever again, I’m going to lock you up in the way they say to in the Guide textbooks, alright?" His Dad’s voice hadn’t changed, his tone still full of worry, so it took Kellen a moment to realise the gravity of his words.

Rhys was sputtering behind him, while Kellen felt his face heat.

"I’m sorry for scaring you. I really didn’t mean to, and as you can see, I clearly wasn’t expecting it either. I think...I might have had this reaction earlier if I hadn’t gotten so worked up over the damn Guiding Center A manager popping up as soon as I was being patched up." Kellen tried to laugh it off, but Rhys’ hand on his back tensed. Kellen’s Mom watched on, her arms crossed, and her expression hard. _{freёwebnovel.com}