Chapter 34 - Progress

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Perspective - Ae (Inthach)

Right now, I don't know whether I should laugh or... be concerned.

BAM!

Yeah, I think I'd better be concerned.

"Hey, are you hurt?" I ask the person who seems completely out of it.

As soon as we got to the room, Ai'Pete dropped his keycard. When we stepped inside, he tripped over his own shoes and nearly face planted. After steadying himself, he walked straight into a chair.

That weird nervousness—probably from knowing I'm entering my lover's room for the first time since that night—vanishes immediately.

I might be crazy, but seeing Ai'Pete more nervous than me actually puts me at ease. Normally, I think he's adorable, but right now I'm starting to understand what people mean by... wanting to tease someone.

"N-no, I'm fine," Pete mutters with an awkward laugh.

Just picture the handsome guy giving me this weak smile while rubbing his shin in embarrassment. It makes his sharp, good-looking face seem like a little kid afraid of getting scolded by his parents. Honestly, sometimes I think Ai'Pete is more of a child than Nong Yim... In my mind, being childlike means... needing care.

"L-let me get you a drink. What do you want, Ae? We've got Coke, orange juice, green tea... um, Auntie Jeab sent them over last time I went home."

I've noticed for a while that whenever Ai'Pete gets nervous, he tries to talk more, like he's distracting himself. As he opens the fridge and stands there, letting the cold air hit his face, it's like he's gathering his courage.

To be honest, seeing him like that gives me a surprising amount of confidence.

Grab.

Gasp!

I'm not surprised at all that as soon as I decide to hug him from behind, he jerks in shock, nearly dropping the soda can. I have to reach out and grab it to keep it from falling. I catch a faint whiff of his familiar light cologne, which not only puts me at ease but makes me feel... something more.

"Can I... do this?"

I can't see Ai'Pete's face right now, but I can tell from the back of his head that he's frozen before slowly lowering it.

"Relax a bit," I tell him. He takes a deep breath before turning to face me.

I like that Pete has fair skin because he blushes so easily. That night, I already proved that just brushing my lips over his skin makes it turn a shade of red that's so captivating. And just thinking about that night has me heating up all over, especially down there. I reach out to hold his neck and tilt his head down slightly.

"I'm going to kiss you."

"Wh-whenever you are going to do something, Ae, please don't ask. I get embarrassed," Pete mutters softly, making me smile before I press my lips against his orange-tinted ones.

I've known for a long time that kissing Ai'Pete feels good, but after a physically exhausting day, kissing him feels like it recharges me. His lips are warm, his tongue is soft, and when mine tangles with his, I taste something sweet. The sweetness makes me grip his neck tighter, deepening the kiss.

By now, Ai'Pete's back is pressed against the fridge, and his hands are resting uncertainly on my upper arms. Then when he parts his lips to respond to my kiss, my mind is flooded with thoughts of wanting to do more... much more. However, I can't tell him that ever since that night, my desire for him hasn't lessened at all.

I've been waiting, longing to hold him again, but what troubles me most is that my fantasies about him are growing stronger and more intense.

Thoughts so wild that even I can't believe myself.

"Mmm~" That sound, his moaning, the noise of our kiss... it's driving me insane.

I want to tear off his pants, turn him around, and be inside him right now. This very moment!

Stop thinking like that, Ae! Right now!

I can feel my thoughts turning more depraved, just like my emotions, which are more intense than ever before. I quickly pull away, realizing how hard we've been kissing. There's saliva still clinging to my tongue, and we're both panting heavily. Ai'Pete's face is flushed red, like he's just run laps around the football field. God, I want to see him look even more tormented.

What the hell is wrong with me?!

Slap!

"I'd better take a shower. I'm all sweaty," I say, needing to calm myself in the bathroom before I show a darker side of myself.

I softly run my hands over Pete's cheeks before starting to pull away.

Grab.

Before I can move, he tugs at my shirt. Then, I don't know if I'm imagining it, but Ai'Pete's face somehow flushes even redder. His eyes lower, looking at something... something I don't need to glance at to know. It's already up. With how close we were just now, Ai'Pete definitely knows.

But the thing that hits me hardest... the thing that practically shatters me is...

"C-can I... u-use my mouth?"

Why the fuck are you waking up the demon inside me, Pete?!

Right now, I don't want anyone to see Ai'Pete's face! The way he's stuttering, his neck stiff with nerves, his face burning red... his trembling hands, offering to use his mouth on me.

If this had been me several months ago, I would have shaken my head, refusing outright. There was no way I could have imagined that a guy could make me feel like I was about to explode. Now, here we are. Just hearing Ai'Pete's trembling words makes me feel so suffocated that I'm on the verge of going mad. The heat down below is almost terrifying.

My answer now?

"Go ahead."

I turn around and walk over to the sofa, with Ai'Pete still holding onto the hem of my shirt, trailing behind me. I sit down first, glancing up at my Pete, whose expression is one I can only describe as... begging to be teased.

Ai'Pete kneels in front of me, but he refuses to meet my gaze. His hands tremble as they touch me down there, gently stroking until I grit my teeth. He moves his face closer, all the while acting unsure, biting his lip again and again. His face is flushed red, all the way to his neck, and then he murmurs softly.

"I-I'll try... my best."

I furrow my brows, clenching my jaw as the urge to release builds up just from his words alone.

"Ae... your pants." Pete says as he tugs at them lightly, and I decide to take them off in one go.

I quickly look away, embarrassed that I'm already drenched down there and so turned on that I'm almost poking my partner in the face.

I don't see his eyes now, so I have no idea what expression he's wearing. All I can do is wait, trying not to rush him...

Gasp!

Suddenly, I shudder. Just the warmth of his breath on me makes me twitch, followed by his soft, princely hands, caressing my length. Honestly, it feels like I'm about to go insane, a tingling sensation racing through my entire body, and I clench my fists tightly.

"Ugh..."

Slurp.

"Aah... Pete..."

I'm struggling not to jerk when that warm tongue touches me, but eventually, curiosity gets the better of me, and I turn to look at Ai'Pete's face. I realize that just watching him could make me finish.

The sight in front of me...

Ai'Pete, kneeling right there, his hand gripping me, his cheek just inches away. His tongue gently flicks along the side, before he runs it slowly along the length, making me grit my teeth, trying desperately to stop myself from grabbing his head and pushing deeper into his mouth.

"Hah!" I gulp down a breath, my eyes fixed on his round head, bobbing between my legs.

Pete's licking me all over now. Normally, I'd stop him, tell him I haven't showered yet and I'm still dirty, but right now? I don't care about anything... except...

Squelch.

Pete is taking me into his mouth. Slowly, as if he's trying to get used to it. It's making me lose my mind, the tingling shooting through my entire body, so much so that I instinctively grip his head.

"Pete... d-deeper..." I blurt out.

As if to prove just how good he is, Pete glances up at me, his eyes wide, and pushes me deeper into his mouth. He starts moving, his motions awkward and uneasy.

Tears pool in his eyes, making them glisten, and his cheeks flush bright red. His breath comes in short, rapid bursts as he tries to take all of me in, even though it's clear he's struggling to breathe. Instead of stopping him though, I realize this is exactly the expression I've been dying to see.

And I want to see more.

"Pete... I can't hold it..."

Grab.

"Big!!... Ah... hah..." As soon as I say it, I tighten my grip on his head and push myself deeper until he lets out a muffled sound.

Then, I start moving on my own, while his fingers dig into my thighs. Pete still tries to keep going for me though, his tongue awkwardly licking all over.

Slurp, slurp, slurp.

I can't tell if he's good at this or not. Honestly, just his expression alone is enough to send me over the edge. When I finally reach that point, I hold his head firmly, completely forgetting that I should pull out.

"Ikk... Mmm... Mmmm!!!" I groan loudly as I release into his mouth, closing my eyes tightly, feeling the intense rush.

I only snap back to reality when Pete pushes me away.

Cough, cough, cough.

"Hey!!! I'm sorry, spit it out."

I practically lunged forward to help him, watching as he chokes and coughs loudly. My hands grip his shoulders tightly, and I hate myself for not pulling out earlier. Pete shakes his head vigorously, wiping away the milky substance from his chin with the back of his hand.

"I-it's fine... really... cough..." He reassures me, though I know it must have tasted strange. After all, I had done the same for him before. That's when my eyes caught something.

Grab.

"Ae!!!"

"Did you get turned on just from licking me?"

He shouts my name, startled, as I grab his crotch. His mouth opens slightly, his face now completely red—from his cheeks to his ears, his neck, and probably his whole body. His hands frantically try to pry mine off his pants, but I can feel how much he needed this.

"I... I... I didn't... I'm not... no... no, I'm not..."

Thud.

"Ae!!!" I don't care what he's about to say. I grab his arm and yank him onto the couch, catching him off guard. In one swift motion, I pull his pants down to his knees, leaving Pete half-sitting, half-lying on the couch, exposed from the waist down. The evidence of what he's done for me is obvious.

"Soaking wet."

"Ae, don't say... don't say that... Ah!!!"

I let him see it.

Since he doesn't want me to speak, I decide to use my hand instead, gently rubbing the sensitive tip. His body jolts as he lets out a loud moan, collapsing onto the couch while his hands grip his shirt tightly. I raise two fingers coated with his slickness.

Sniff-kiss sound.

"I'm glad you're like this because of me," I whisper after sniff-kissing his cheek, grinning as Pete looks up at me with teary, shimmering eyes.

"Ae... you're teasing me."

"I'm not."

Though I say that, I know deep down that part of me is teasing him, ever since he threw that pillow at my face. I want to see every side of Pete—whether he's struggling like hell or fuming with rage. I want to be the only one to witness it. So...

Slurp, slurp, slurp.

"Ah! Ae... don't... not yet... Ah!!!"

I move my hand in a way that leaves him no time to adjust, pulling another moan from him. His hands try to push my shoulders, but his weak grip just makes it seem like he's holding on. Then Pete realizes he can't push me away, so he does the only thing left...

He covers his face.

It's as if he knows how badly I want to see the look on his face when he's overwhelmed with desire.

"D-Don't look... please... ah, ah..." Pete breathes heavily, his chest rising and falling with every gasp. Instead of letting him hide, I grab his hand, pulling it away from his face.

"Let me see." I tell him.

"N-No... ah... I-I'm embarrassed..."

Pete tries to cover his face again, but I hold his hands firmly. At the same time, I keep my strokes steady, feeling the slickness on my palm that matches the tears slowly falling from his eyes.

"I want to see your face."

Gasp!

His whole body jerks, trembling under my touch as I rub the sensitive tip harder. His lips press together, and his face twists in a mix of pleasure and agony that satisfies me on some deep level. Leaning in, I kiss him, forcing his mouth open to take the kiss as the sound of our lips meeting blends with the motion of my hand, escalating the intensity between us.

"A-Ae... don't... ah..." His voice is barely a whisper when I pull away from the kiss and move to his neck, licking the pale skin there before sinking my teeth gently into his chest.

"Ah... please!!!"

I suddenly understand all those stories from back home. Just seeing his nipples poking through his university shirt makes me want to bite, lick, and suck. And it's not just a thought—I actually do it, not stopping even when his shirt becomes soaked.

"Ae... f-faster..." The more Pete begs, the rougher I get with my mouth.

My hand picks up speed, following his request, while the other hand slips down to unbutton his shirt. I can feel his body shaking under mine.

I want more.

"Ah! Oh... Mmmmmm!!!"

Before I can do anything else, Pete moans right into my ear, his body jerking in my grip as he releases a warm mess into my hand. His body slumps onto the couch, his hands immediately flying up to cover his face.

I look at him, his whole body still trembling with every breath. Smiling, I pull his hands away once more, forcing him to look at me with those tear-filled, accusatory eyes.

It's cute.

"Ah... gasp... you're teasing... me."

Smack!

I press my nose hard against his cheek again, smiling brightly.

"Yeah, I'm teasing you."

Pete looks at me with disbelief before turning his gaze away. That's when I pull his pants down from around his knees, making him yelp, which causes me to glance back at him again.

"Let's go take a shower," I say casually, tugging his hand to get him to stand up.

I catch a glimpse of Pete blushing fiercely, probably unaware of how wide my grin is as I hear his voice trailing behind me.

"Ae, you're so mean! With that smile, how can I say anything?"

I know that even though Pete acts reserved, he still goes along with what I want.

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Perspective - Pete (Pitchaya)

"Are we soaking?"

If I could turn back time, even just ten minutes, I would never ask this question to Ae. My good intentions of wanting my romantic partner to relax in the water after playing football have turned into me sitting in the tub with him, curled up on one side while Ae watches me from the other.

The reason my body is as red as a lobster isn't because the water is too hot; it's entirely due to Ae's gaze. Today, I feel like he's looking at me oddly, making me feel somewhat unsafe. What do they call that? If it sounds nice, it's a knowing look, but in everyday terms, it's probably... wanting to... um...

"Uh... let's get out."

Thump.

"Then I'll get up, too." Unable to withstand Ae's gaze any longer, I decide to stand up. Before I can do that though, his hand grabs my upper arm and gently pulls me to face him, looking puzzled.

"You said you wanted to soak."

"No, soaking in the tub is no different than wasting time. I usually finish showering in just a few minutes. The reason I want to soak is that I want to soak with you." Again, Ae's straightforward words and serious expression make me sit back down, hugging my knees.

I lower my head until my lips go underwater, blowing bubbles, leaving only my eyes to peek up at him, feeling... shy.

"Stop being shy, Ai'Pete. I told you I've seen it all already."

I don't respond to him, letting Ae sigh before he speaks again.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to tease you..."

"Actually, I might not be shy, but I'm scared...." I look up at him and see his furrowed brow in confusion, so I continue.

"I'm... afraid you'll see too much and lose interest. After all, we're both guys. We don't have bodies as appealing as women..."

Splash!

Thump.

Before I can finish my sentence, the water splashes out of the tub as Ae quickly moves closer, pulling my hands away from my knees. He spreads his arms wide, and my eyes go wide as I try to retreat. However, my back presses against the edge of the tub, leaving me no choice but to look at him anxiously. Then I see Ae's serious expression.

"Who said I'm not interested?" Ae asks, and then he lets go of my hands, sliding his hands to cradle my cheeks and pushing my face up toward his as he kneels on the tub's floor.

Oh...

I shut my eyes tightly, and then...

Squish.

"Aah!"

I thought he was going to kiss my lips, but instead, Ae kisses my forehead, moving down to my nose. I have to open my eyes and see him giving a faint smile.

However, Ae's words make me blush like a boiled shrimp. "You can't even imagine how intense my thoughts of 'wanting to have you' are.... Should I tell you?"

Whoosh, whoosh.

I want to know, but to be honest, I don't dare listen. From the look in Ae's eyes, I think not listening will keep me safer while feeling an indescribable comfort.

"Come here."

However, my comfort doesn't last long. I jump when Ae pulls my arm toward him. He then wraps his arms around my waist, spreading his legs to let me sit between them, which makes me curl up and tense up unexpectedly. Ae then rests his chin on my shoulder.

"Should I wash your hair?" He asks me.

He doesn't say why he's hugging me; he just lifts my damp hair to check it. I shake my head, trying my best to tense my body to avoid our skin touching any more than necessary.

Even though the water is starting to cool, the places where we touch feel burning hot.

"Um... I already washed it this morning."

"Hmm."

Squish.

"Aah!" Ae acknowledges what I said, but it seems he just brushes it off because his chin, which was on my shoulder, is now replaced by his lips pressing against my shoulder, making me jump.

His hands, which hold my waist loosely, begin to glide up and down gently, sending shivers throughout my body.

"You're getting chubby," he says casually, and I wouldn't mind at all—except what is he doing with his hands?!

"U-uh... I've gone over fifty kilograms now."

He feeds me every day; how could I not gain weight? My response makes Ae laugh.

"That's good. I like it. You were too skinny before. I was worried you might break in half. This is just right. If you gained another four or five kilograms, that'd be even better."

"Yes, I'll try... Ah! What are you grabbing... Mmph..." I hardly hear his critique about my body anymore.

I'm busy grabbing his hand as it slides over my waist and tummy under the water, accompanied by his low chuckle right next to my ear.

"You're blushing again."

Who wouldn't be embarrassed? This is my first time bathing with my partner. Even though I have some idea of what might happen, who would've thought Ae's hands would be like octopus tentacles touching me?

"Ae! Wait a second...." Then, it hits me that I have something to tell him.

I tighten my grip on his hand and turn my hot face to meet his gaze, catching him raising an eyebrow.

"What's up?"

"Are you free next week?!" I immediately blurt out, making him look at me like I just asked something strange, but he answers.

"I shouldn't have anything going on. I was planning to go home. Why? Where are we going?"

When he says he has no plans, I can't help but break into a wide smile and ask with hopeful excitement, "Then how about you come to my house?"

"Your house?"

"Yeah, it's my mom's birthday! She invited you to have dinner with us. It's a family thing, just a few people. Last year it was just me, my mom, and Aunt Jeab. Please come! My mom would love it if you were there." I feel a rush of excitement just thinking about it.

In our calendar, there are important days marked every month, but for my mom and me, we only have two significant days a year.

My Mom's Birthday and Mine

This year will be more special than others because my mom mentioned it during my last visit home.

"Next week, invite Ae to dinner at our house, Pete."

I immediately know that she means for her birthday. Just thinking about celebrating the birthday of the most important person in my life with Ae there makes me so happy that I can't help but smile widely.

"Please," I find myself shaking his hand, looking at him hopefully, causing Ae to laugh.

"Are you trying to charm me?"

"Uh, yes... I guess I am." I mumble softly, hoping he'll agree.

"Sure, if the adults are calling for it. What about a gift?"

"My mom said no gifts. She said if Ae prepares a gift, she'll get mad. Just coming for dinner is enough," I say eagerly.

I've been happy since he agreed, but I can't help but ask again to confirm.

"Then it's settled."

"I'm in."

Hug!

"Thank you, Ae!" I hug him immediately. Just thinking about how happy my mom will be to have someone join us for dinner makes me grin widely. Suddenly, I realize Ae is holding me tightly from behind, his deep voice close to my ear.

"Don't tease me like that; I'm already struggling as it is."

"I'm not!" I stammer in response, my eyes widening when Ae takes my hand and places it against his midsection.

I inadvertently lean down to look at his hand before raising my head to meet my partner's gaze. I feel my cheeks burning hot, almost as if I could fry an egg on them, especially when I see his calm face, though his eyes—what do they call that? Gleaming? Maybe it's close enough. I just feel dazed.

"Ae, you're really cutting it close now."

Splash!

"Are you talking about me?"

The sound of water splashes loudly as Ae suddenly pushes me back against the fawcett again. Although his tone seems angry, anyone who sees Ae's face right now would know he's in a good mood; he's smiling at me with a grin that makes me fall deeper in love with him. Then he reaches out to stroke my wet cheek.

"From now on, I won't hold back... I'll just go for it."

"Ae, you're really bold." I can't help but mumble, feeling that he's braver than before. Maybe it's because he's not as intense this time.

Ae leans in and kisses me softly on the lips, his voice a little breathless. "I might actually be what you think I am."

His admission catches me off guard. I move both my hands around his shoulders, feeling nervous but eager. I can feel him gently stroking my cheek until I shyly say, "Then, do whatever you want, Ae... I'm okay with it."

He pauses for a moment before saying something I don't quite understand.

"You're more teasable than I thought."

I almost ask him what he means, but before I can, Ae kisses my mouth again. This time, he doesn't let me say anything easily. His warm hand roams over my skin everywhere.

Splash... Splash!

"Um... Ae... Ae, can you hear me?"

"Your body is really red, Ai'Pete... it's cute."

"D-Don't! Uhm!!!"

The soft conversation in the bathroom starts to turn into the sound of water splashing out of the tub, and eventually, only the moans of the two of us fill the air. Even though I feel embarrassed to say such things…

I tell myself in my heart the acoustics in the bathroom make the sounds echo, so it's... way more erotic than I had imagined. Heh heh.

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