Chapter 403: A little bit of good natured teasing
Kellen was rushing to make it on time for his meeting. As someone who had arrived early every other time, he felt terrible. The worst part? He was still making sure his clothing was correct in the elevator as he was coming down from their apartment.
His face was flushed, he was sure it was obvious what he had been up to, and this felt like the first time he had truly slipped up. The times before this? They didn’t count since half of them had been from Rhys trying to bother Kellen just to get him to notice him.
The other half? Kellen just didn’t count them.
The elevator opened and Kellen moved quickly out of the metal box, turning towards the cafeteria and found that most of the Guides were there already, as well as a surprise repeat guest.
Casper was also with the group, chatting to them quietly as Kellen stuttered in his steps, before he moved quickly towards the group. The Guides noticed him, and Kellen watched as several emotions ran across their faces before delight finally settled on most of their faces, along with humour.
When Casper turned to look at him, he watched as his grey eyes narrowed and he pushed up his glasses. Kellen felt his face heat. He was in for a teasing, he knew it.
"Ah. You’re quite late, Kellen. It’s very much unlike you." Casper started. Kellen couldn’t even protest. He knew that to be true.
"I’m sorry, I-"
"But," Casper interrupted, a smile touching his lips, "it isn’t unlike a certain Captain I know." Kellen’s face went beet red as the rest of the table erupted in laughter. He couldn’t even deny it, and damn it, if his thighs didn’t burn with knowing. He was sure it was also obvious. His figure, the figure he had been maintaining for moments like this, was significantly reduced.