Once again, Kris froze because of his lover's words. The words were not icy, but they froze his tongue. He even forgot how to blink as he continued to stare at the young scientist with wide eyes.
Kevin was patiently waiting for an answer. His twin beads stared boldly at Kris. He challenged the taller man. He wanted to show Kris that he was not weak, that he was strong enough to solve a complicated puzzle.
Kevin was tired of Kris's overprotectiveness toward him. Kris was always acting like a shield for him. He felt like he was on the battlefield with Kris. He was the General, and Kris was merely a shield that would protect him from the enemy's arrow.
No, he didn't want to have that kind of relationship with Kris. He wanted to stand at the same level as Kris. He wanted Kris to be a General with him, and they would defeat the enemy together.
That was why Kevin stepped forward and didn't let Kris sacrifice himself for him.
