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.