Chapter 189
Ashley suddenly froze. The expression on his face as he stared down at Koi with wide eyes made Koi’s heart plummet in fear. His heart thudded just as hard as the cock pulsing deep inside his belly. A wave of regret surged through him. Should I have waited longer? Should I not have said anything at all?
I was the one who said we were just friends who have sex—and then I go and confess I love him.
Realizing his mistake too late, Koi turned pale. Just then, Ashley gave a dry, crooked smile. Koi flinched, startled—and Ashley kissed him again. Their lips overlapped, tongues slid together, teeth brushed. Ashley’s soft hands stroked his body, and Koi once again felt his mind go blank. The cock still nestled inside throbbed and stirred his insides. He almost raised his arms to wrap around Ashley’s neck—then hesitated. Ashley's lips moved down to suck at Koi’s neck. The low, growling sound that vibrated through his skin made Koi shudder—and somewhere in that haze, a thought surfaced.
Does it even matter?
Sweet kisses and tender touches chipped away at his resolve. Maybe that confession didn’t mean anything to Ash. Maybe that’s better. We’re just friends, right? It’s just sex. And now I’ve told him I love him—he probably doesn’t know what to do. Maybe pretending it never happened is better for both of us.
It was a rational thought. A perfect excuse to backpedal from a mistake. Maybe Ashley was even trying to give him an out. All Koi had to do was accept it.
That’s all... but—
“...Ash.”
Koi turned his face and pulled away from Ashley’s returning kiss. His heart ached. His whole body tingled. In the end, Koi rejected the gift Ashley had offered him.
“...Did you hear what I said?”
I want to know.
He swallowed dryly and asked with difficulty.