Chapter 62
A memory from before suddenly came back. Back then, Ashley had a cold too, and Koi had come to check on him out of worry.
But this time, something was different. Ashley burning with fever, his ragged breaths, Koi looking up at him—none of that had changed. So what was this feeling of wrongness?
I’m scared.
Koi swallowed dryly without meaning to. For some reason, he couldn’t move at all. It was like he was frozen in place, caught in Ashley’s gaze, unable to do anything but stare.
Haa, haa.
Ashley’s harsh breathing filled the air. Koi watched with wide eyes as he leaned over him.
“Ah...!”
At the same time, his wrists were suddenly gripped tightly, making him gasp. Ashley was holding his wrists so hard it hurt—like he thought Koi might try to run.
“A-Ash...”
Koi’s voice trembled as he tried to speak. He wanted to tell him it was okay, that he wasn’t going anywhere. But just then, Ashley buried his nose in Koi’s chest and inhaled deeply.
It tickles...!
Every time his breath touched his skin, it sent a heated tingle through him. Koi twisted his waist, but with his wrists pinned, he couldn’t escape or push Ashley away.