"Are you uncomfortable with me?" Kris asked, his grip tightening around Aaron, keeping him from pulling away.
His eyes were locked onto Aaron's, sharp and unyielding. His Senirps... the one he adored... was avoiding him again, and Kris didn't like it one bit.
When did this start? Kris wondered, feeling the frustration churn.
When did Aaron begin acting like this? Yesterday, things had been fine, sweet even. Now here he was, cold and distant.
Aaron always managed to keep Kris on edge. One moment, all warmth; the next, pushing him away. It's like playing a constant game of tug-of-war...except I'm the only one pulling.
"It's not that, Kris," Aaron muttered, biting his lip. Kris's heart skipped at the sight.
That was always enough to make his mind blank for a second.
Men are men, Aaron mused, still mentally unraveling yesterday's whirlwind. Kris wasn't making it easy either.
Here he is again, making moves like nothing happened. No apology, no explanation.
Aaron felt a little cloud of gloom hovering. Does he even realize this is new for me?
He sulked inwardly. Dog man!
Kris, as usual, wasn't exactly aware. He was too focused on Aaron's body, too preoccupied with physical things to notice the emotional landscape.
Does he even realize I have feelings too?Aaron thought bitterly. It's like I'm just here to be grabbed, touched... like I'm not a whole person.
Then, like a lightbulb flickering on, Aaron had an idea. If he wants my body so much, let him suffer for it. His lips curled into a tiny, mischievous smile.
Oh, yes, let him squirm. I'll just stand back and watch him get desperate. Aaron even chuckled to himself, picturing Kris in a frustrated heap.
That would be fun.
"Then why are you trying to run away?" Kris asked, the frown on his face deepening. Aaron's distance was unsettling him.
Sure, Kris could admit to being jealous, but was that really so bad? It just proves I care, right? he thought.
Why am I always the bad guy when I'm just... you know, emotionally invested?
Kris could sense something brewing in Aaron's mind... his Senirps always had that look when concocting some inner drama.
There he goes again, Kris sighed inwardly. That delicate little brain of his can spin a whole opera out of nothing.
"It's not like that," Aaron replied, frowning. But internally, he was laughing.
If I give him too much information, this horny bastard will lock me up and have his way with me.
Not a chance was he going to let that happen.
"Kris, I just want to explore Raven Hill with Ethan," Aaron said, only half-lying.
His heart felt a small pang of guilt, but it wasn't entirely untrue.
"With Ethan?" Kris blinked, processing it. Really? he thought.
The orange-haired Senirps instead of me?Aaron was pulling this stunt again.
What's so great about hanging out with him? Kris sulked. Am I not good enough?
Of course, I want to hang out with the little cutie, Aaron thought with a sneaky smile.
"Uh, I just think it'd be nice. You know, seeing new things might calm his mood," Aaron said, trying to sound convincing.
It'll calm mine too, Aaron giggled to himself.
Kris narrowed his eyes. That Senirps again...
"Why him? Why not me?" Kris's voice was low, but a little wounded.
"Huh, Kris, dear... it's just an outing," Aaron blurted. Honestly, what's he so worked up about? Aaron thought.
Is my body really that irresistible? He sighed dramatically, thinking, My husband is too adorable when he's jealous.