Ody stopped right in front of him. Close enough to feel his warmth.
Mano’s eyes flickered between Ody’s gaze and his mouth.
Ody leaned closer. “When I have sex with Anna,” he said, “I think of you.”
Mano’s breath hitched.
“When I kiss her, I think of you.” Ody’s voice dropped lower. “Even when Kash touched me… I still thought of you.”
Mano’s fingers twitched uselessly at his sides. His eyes stayed lowered, but Ody saw the way his throat moved as he swallowed.
He stepped closer, until there was barely any space left between them. Mano could feel the heat of his body now. Ody’s gaze lingered on his lips for a moment before he leaned in beside his ear. “I want you so much it hurts.”
Mano let out a shaky exhale and turned his head to the side, eyes squeezed shut.
A small, knowing smile curved Ody’s lips. “What’s the matter, Mano?” he whispered. “Did that give you goosebumps?”
“S-stop…” Mano managed, his voice barely steady.
“I just found your sensitive spot.”
A shiver ran through Mano’s body.
Ody reached up and grabbed his face, tilting it so their eyes met. The space between them was almost nonexistent. “I know you want me too,” he said.
Mano’s eyelids fluttered. “I… I don’t want you.”
One thing was certain. Mano was stronger than Ody and they both knew that. If he wanted to, he could’ve shoved him away in a second. One push would’ve been enough to send Ody stumbling across the room.
His hands even twitched like he might do it. But he didn’t. He stayed there, back against the wall, letting Ody keep him pinned.
“You’re lying,” Ody said, his eyes never leaving his.
Mano’s gaze dropped to the floor. “I’m not lying…”
Ody’s mouth curved, like he already knew the truth. “Are you sure?”
Mano’s lips parted, but no answer came out. His chest kept rising and falling, his gaze flickering away for a second before snapping back to Ody’s face.
For a moment, neither of them moved. Ody was still too close.
Mano’s jaw tightened. If he stayed there another second, he knew he wouldn’t be able to stop what was about to happen. So he forced himself to move. He shoved Ody back and tried to slip past him.
Ody caught his arm. With one sharp motion, he pulled him back and pressed him against the wall again.
Mano pushed at his arms, trying to break free.
Ody held him there, something sharp flashing through his eyes. His patience snapped. He yanked Mano by the neck and slammed his mouth onto his, the kiss rough and hungry.
Mano stiffened in shock, his hands pressing hard against Ody’s bare chest as he tried to push him away.
Ody didn’t stop. His hand slid to the back of Mano’s neck, holding him there as the kiss deepened, more demanding now, more desperate.
Mano’s resistance faltered. His hands stayed against Ody’s chest for a second longer before the pressure finally weakened. Ody felt it immediately. He pulled Mano away from the wall and threw him onto the bed. Mano landed on his back, eyes wide, a nervous, almost shy look flashing across his face before Ody climbed over him, capturing his lips again.
Mano kept his hands stiff at his sides, too nervous to touch him. Ody being shirtless only made it worse, the heat of his skin so close it left Mano flustered.
Their kisses turned wet, their tongues brushing and sliding against each other. Ody’s hand slid down to the front of Mano’s pants, gripping him.
