Tobias took a bite of his pulled pork sandwich, a bit of barbecue sauce lingering behind on his bottom lip. Chase reached out, planning to wipe it away with his thumb, maybe putting it in his mouth afterward to tease Tobias a little. Instead, Tobias flinched away and reached for a napkin.
“Ah, sorry,” Tobias said, his gaze bouncing around the room to see if anyone noticed.
Message received. Tobias wasn’t quite ready for public displays of affection yet, or at least not when theywere out with Madison.
It was hard not to wish for it, but Chase could be patient. For now, at least.
23
“CAN CHASE HELP TUCK me in tonight?”
Butterflies fluttered in Tobias’ stomach at the excited gleam in Madison’s eyes.
Chase had the same excited gleam in his eyes too, sending the butterflies into a frenzy.
He was falling hard and fast, like a damn slap shot, and there wouldn’t be a net to catch him.
“Of course he can, Maddie-moo,” Tobias said as he grabbed Madison’s hand and cocked his head at Chase for him to follow them, which Chase did with a beaming smile.
Madison went through her bedtime routine with more zest than usual. She was showing off for Chase, showing him how awesome she was one task at a time. Tobias had never seen anyone show off by “brushing her teeth the best,” but he sure wouldn’t complain.
Once they tucked Madison in, Phil the Phoenix snuggled tightly under her arm, Tobias sat on the purple pouf by her bed, Chase kneeling beside him. Together they read one of her many books aloud. Tonight’s choice wasThe Monster at the End of This Book, and both her and Chase giggled as Grover continued to warn them against turning the page.
When it was time for lights out, Madison demanded a hug and kiss from both Tobias and Chase, and Tobias’ heart melted as he watched them embrace sweetly. Chase even popped a kiss on Phil’s head, making Madison giggle some more.
Before long, they were in the hallway, and Chase peered at him sweetly.
“Are you going to kiss me goodnight too?” he asked.
Tobias reached a hand up to Chase’s cheek, his thumb caressing his skin, and Chase leaned into it. With his other hand, Tobias reached out and grabbed Chase’s, pulling him toward the other side of the house, not saying another word until they reached the inside of his bedroom and Tobias closed the door behind him and boxed Chase in against it.
“Just a kiss won’t be good enough,” Tobias said as he brought his lips to Chase’s.
Chase’s mouth against his lit a flame in him he had no intention of extinguishing.
All traces of sweetness were gone and the only thingsleft were fire and passion as Chase let loose everything Tobias had been craving all day.
It wasn’t long before Chase pushed against Tobias, directing him until his legs hit his bed. Chase shoved him so his back hit the plush mattress
It was surprising they had yet to do anything inside a bedroom, let alone on any soft surface. Both their first kiss and their first orgasms took place in his gym, and their only other time together was in his basement’s training room. He hadn’t even gotten Chase naked yet, a mistake he needed to rectify immediately.
Luckily, Chase was on the same page as he stood at the foot of the bed, licking his lips as he eyed Tobias’ body.
Without a word, he ripped off his shirt, then slowed his movements as he reached the button of his jeans, undoing it and lowering his zipper one tooth at a time until Tobias burned with impatience.
Chase smirked as he lowered his jeans to the floor and palmed the bulge in his tight black briefs.
The only light in the room came from the moon sneaking through the window, and it highlighted every bump of Chase’s abs, every ridge of his muscles, his cheekbones popping and his eyes practically black in the dim light.
“Take off your clothes,” Chase said, a hint of dominance in his voice. Tobias didn’t want to know what would happen if he didn’t listen. Or maybe he did. Butnot tonight. Tonight, he wanted Chase to lead him.
I’d follow him anywhere.
Tobias rushed to remove his clothing, not worrying about finesse or sex appeal while doing it. All of his brain cells were malfunctioning at the moment thanks to the man standing at the foot of his bed, rubbing himself as he watched Tobias’ every movement.
When he was naked, Chase eyed him from head to toe, his breath stuttering at the sight.
“Fuck, you’re perfect.”
