Chapter 97: Chapter 94
KYLE'S POV
I have no clue why that memory popped up in his head. The more time I spent with Austin the more we both unearthed our history, things I couldn't believe I had forgotten. Perhaps it was the apple pie I was watching him slice as he reminded me of how I had clung to him that night.
We were currently in our kitchen, he had woken up before me and literally gone out to buy breakfast from a bakery some few blocks away. As usual he bought too much. Croissants and cupcakes, a batch of cookies and that enticing pie. I wanted to ask him why he had wasted so much cash on all that food knowing there was no way we could finish it, but then I decided against it. I knew why. It was a classic Austin move, since we had been kids, he'd spontaneously decide to treat me to something, then he'd drag me to a store or supermarket and overspend on my behalf. Claiming the things were for us, only for him to leave them all with me afterwards. And as he did he used to give me this look, like he was silently asking me to just accept them and not make a fuss about it. To not let my pride get in the way. And because of that, I had grown comfortable with accepting things from him and not feeling as if I owed him anything in return.
" What's with the look? I'm sexy when I cook, aren't I?"
" Did you just call slicing a pie cooking?"
He rolled his eyes and I laughed, walking over to him at the counter and hugging him from behind. Him staying over at my place was probably going to beat new obsession for me. Last night had been perfect, every last detail about it made me crave more and more.....
He gestured to the plate he had taken out and placed on the counter and I took the cue and handed it to him. Then I watched as he placed three pieces on it. Turning around, stole a quick kiss,then he took whatever remained of the pie and walked over to the fridge, storing it inside before taking out the pitcher of juice I had stored in there.
I took out two glasses and he filled them up, our actions synchronized because in some aspects we were almost the same person. His phone buzzed and he took it out, quickly typing something before he put it away. I wasn't sure but I thought I saw Miles' name. And thinking of him made me think about the previous night. I felt relieved to finally find out what tied the two of them together like that. And I was also glad that Austin was doing something he loved, even though it wasn't the safest of activities. I was going to support him all the way....as long as the way wasn't a fucking rocky mountain.
" Hey Austin?" I called out, my voice as relaxed as I could make it. I wanted to avoid a confrontation at all cost. I also didn't want to appear as inconsiderate because I knew how much riding meant to him. But his wellbeing would always come first. There was no way I was going to prioritize anything over that.
When I called him, he had been playing the cupcakes and croissants on a large plate. He stopped and looked up at me with this wry look, then he stood up straight and narrowed his gaze at me, crossing his arms in the process. He was a master at reading me,just by the tone of my voice he could tell I wanted to discuss something serious. And I hoped his stance wasn't going to make me lose focus because he just looked too good.
He had always been pretty as a child, the kind of kid other grown ups would fawn over and want to spend time with because he gave them immense levels of baby fever I suppose. Everything about his looks was on point. Back then, I had considered him fairy-like, angelic even, but now......
I was a complete sucker for that new dark edge. I liked that he wasn't pretty but rather hot. All his features were more striking,more defined. And knowing he was mine filled me with actual pride.
" What's up?" he cautiously asked. And I licked my dry lips and made cautious steps towards him.
" You won't actually race next weekend, right?"
" What?" He seemed a bit taken aback, but nothing too serious.
" Rocky Mountains is way too dangerous. "
I got to where he was and pressed a hand on his shoulder, he sighed and covered his eyes with his hand, hanging his head afterwards.
" Kyle, " he dragged out the name to make me know I was putting him in a difficult position.
" You can't ask that of me. You still don't trust my skills?"
" This isn't about that, come on, that's way too risky. "
" I can handle risky. "
" Don't be stubborn. "
" Then have some faith in me. "
His eyes told me he wished for nothing more, I felt his hands on my waist, his hold firm. Almost possessive, then he pulled me closer such that I was pressed against him.
" I know you care, but asking me not to take part in the race just isn't fair. And you know I don't wanna upset you but this means a lot to me Stevens. "
I looked away and let out a deep breath. There was no way to be firm when he was holding me like that, and when he proved to me that he had no difficulty maintaining eye contact for as long as he wished, even after I looked away I could still feel his eyes on me.
" Come on, " he urged, his tone almost like a plea. He shook me a little and asked me to loosen up and stop worrying so much. And because he was making so much effort to get me to say yes, I gave him a curt nod. But it excited him more than I had anticipated.
" Really?" He confirmed and I nodded once more, with more clarity than before. His response was an unexpected kiss, one filled with delight and joy. He ruffled my hair and I let him because I still hadn't even brushed it.
" Okay, calm down. I'm hungry, " I said afterwards, trying to step away from him only to be pulled back against his form.
" Hungry?" He repeated and I nodded, then he asked whether I wanted him to feed me and I nodded, only to see the smug look on his face, and when he raised a suggestive brow I hit him on his shoulder.
" Why do you have to be so dirty minded all the damn time?!"
" Because I'm with you, think of it as a way of expressing my inner most thoughts. "
" Let's just eat!"
" Sure , you want the top half or--"
" Austin!"
He laughed and put his hands up in a gesture of peace, then he cradled my face in his hands and simply looked at me, that smile playing at the corners of his lips, wanting to take over completely.
" I love you, " he seriously remarked. And I liked how his touch made me feel secure while at the same time it made me feel as if I was treasured by him entirely.
" Well this fucking explains it! Thought you were watching porn last night. I could hardly sleep!"
My mom's bored voice made me take an immediate step back. Austin and I both turned towards the source, and it was to find her walking over to where we were. Dressed in an oversized t-shirt, her hair an absolute mess and a hangover on clear display on her features. Austin looked at me and there was no way to hide the shock from his features despite how hard he tried. We both stared as she came over to where we were, like then she looked at the food Austin had laid down before she turned to us and smirked.
" I like this kid. Keep him, " she said before grabbing the large plate along with one glass of juice and walking around the counter to sit down. The position allowed her a perfect view of us. Something I was not at all comfortable with. She sat down, took a bite of a croissant and moaned her approval.
" Yap! Definitely a keeper!"
I frowned as I stared at her. She actually didn't seem that bad. It sounded weird, but I had seen her in countless states, something that allowed me to tell when she was actually fairly normal. And currently she was just that.
" I didn't know you were home, "
" Clearly. "
Her eyes were on Austin when she said that. He looked at me as if silently asking for direction, but I was just as puzzled.
" You finally dumped that redhead?" She asked and I wondered what on earth she was talking about.
" Who, Kira?"
" How the hell would I know her name? "
" She's just a friend mom, you know that. "
" Then why is she always following you around?"
I gave up and decided to let the issue be. Austin cleared his throat and greeted my mom good morning, and her very motherly response was....
" If you guys wanna fuck do it somewhere else, not in my goddamn kitchen!"
His eyes widened and he slowly turned to me,I could only shake my head and sigh out of embarrassment.
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