Chapter 301: When the other shoe falls
"Well well well, look who finally decided to come downstairs?" Brent called as soon as he heard the bedroom door open. Kellen already felt guilty for what he’d done, but at least he was changed. In a fresh pair of sweatpants and a black t-shirt, he felt much better. Rhys, because he got his clothes dirty, had also changed into a pair of sweatpants and a fresh t-shirt. They pair truly looked like a pair, and while Kellen was embarrassed, Rhys was grinning.
"Oh you’re just jealous, Guide Jameson." He called and Kellen could hear Brent snort.
"Damn right I am! You’re hogging one of the fine chefs of this establishment! Now get ’em down here. We need both injured men to get to work!" Kellen rolled his eyes and Brent’s response, while Rhys, in a much better mood for some reason, happily headed down the stairs.
"Be careful with that mouth, Brent. It might get you in trouble someday." Rhys warned and Brent’s laughing frame came into view.
"Might? Captain, it already has." Brent told them as Kellen surveyed the people around them. Brent was still on the couch and next to him was an anxious Charlie and a rather still-looking Esper Blake. Casper, Hill, Gwen and his parents were hovering around the kitchen, while Pamela appeared to be in a deep conversation with Taylor off near the laundry closet.
Kellen hoped that they had started their conversation after he and Rhys had uh, blown off some steam. He would have hated those two in particular overhearing them. Especially since Taylor would never let him live it down.
"Well, no need to worry. I have one of our capable chefs changed and refreshed." Rhys said, getting to the bottom step and carefully placing Kellen back on his feet. Rhys made sure Kellen had his feet under him before he reached for the cane, waving his hand and it raced towards the two.
Kellen, mildly impressed, took the cane from Rhys’ hand with a smile. Rhys was staring down at Kellen, his eyes warm and not quite gold, but not quite yellow. Rhys reached out, cupping Kellen’s face in his hand and Kellen felt his cheeks heat, but didn’t move away or avoid the touch.