Smiling at his best friend, Niko shook his head and wondered what he ever saw in the crazy man.
20
REID
One would think that after having the biggest orgasm of one’s life, that person would pass out and sleep like the fucking dead.
But no, that’s not what happened. Instead, he ended up getting the worst fucking sleep of his life. If anything, he might have dozed off for all of two minutes.
And who was to blame?
That fucking piece of gray matter that was safely tucked inside his head—his brain. The one thing that ruled all. It could make or break a man—give him joy, peace, happiness, or cause anxiety, stress, and nightmares.
The brain was a bastard.
And all night long, it was tormenting Reid.
Throwing question after question, emotion after emotion, memory after memory at him.
It was like his brain enjoyed fucking with him and turning him into a colossal, confused little boy. Question after question began to flow through his mind.
What did sleeping with Nikolai mean?
Were they lovers? Boyfriends? Friends who fucked?
Was Niko gay? Bisexual? Or just plain horny?
Should he talk to him? Act like nothing happened? Or play it cool and see what Niko does when he wakes up?
And then there was Nikolai.
When the man rolled over, after coming their brains out, he pulled Reid into a cuddle and continued to caress his body until he fell asleep.
What the fuck did that mean?
Was it affection?
Force of habit?
Or was it just two bros trying to keep warm?
See? Confusing as fuck.
Reid had always had feelings for Niko, but knowing that he was straight, he never thought anything more of the situation. But now…that fucking blow job. Oh my god! The man had a mouth that wouldn’t quit!
Then, around four in the morning, once Reid had finally managed to tear himself away from the furnace that was Niko, the man rolled over, searching in the dark until he found Reid’s body once more. Pulling him close, Niko wrapped himself around Reid, holding him like a bear protecting its cub.
Fuck sleep. This was better.
Reid had never felt so safe. So loved and protected.
But was it real? Did Niko truly have feelings for him? Or was this all just an unconscious act triggered by dreams and residual hormones flowing through the brain?
See? Brain. Torture.
So Reid spent the night cuddled in Niko’s arms, listening to the beast around him enjoy his post-sex snooze. He couldn’t complain. At least he got to feel what it was like to be wrapped in his best friend's arms… even if it was just for a few short hours.
Staring at Nikolai’s sprawled-out body, Reid couldn’t help but admire how handsome the man was. Yes, time had addedwrinkles and frown lines, but to Reid, Niko was still the most gorgeous man he had ever laid eyes on.
