In Bloom Again

CH 5 : Don't Run

It hit Tee harder than a triple shot of espresso straight to the heart. His pulse skyrocketed, his hands trembling where they hovered near Dew's flushed face.

And then Dew kissed him.

It was a first kiss that stole the air from Tee's lungs, a kiss that curled his toes, one that made the back of his neck prickle with heat.

It was needy. Dangerous.

Tee gasped into it, overwhelmed but still, a voice in his head screamed. This isn't right.

He forced his mind back. Forced himself to pull away, just barely.

"No" he breathed, shaking. "No, Dew, you're not... you're not thinking clearly."

Dew was the only one who had been drugged.
Tee couldn't let this happen.

He framed Dew's burning face with both hands, trying to hold him still.

Dew leaned into the touch like a cat starved for affection, nuzzling Tee's palm, eyes half-lidded and glowing fever-warm.

Tee's heart thudded in his chest.
No, Teeradech. You are not losing your virginity to someone who's literally burning up from some sketchy drug.

Think. Think.
Find. A. Way. Out.

Then, idea pop up.

"If you carry me to the bathroom..." Tee whispered, voice low and coaxing, "I'll do anything you want."

Dew didn't question. Didn't speak.

Dew surged up.

Tee let out a small gasp as Dew suddenly lifted him up, strong arms holding him with ease.

Tee quickly wrapped his arms around Dew's neck to keep steady. His legs locked around Dew's waist, holding on like his life depended on it.

Dew's face pressed into Tee's neck, his breath hot and shaky.

"I'll give you anything... just help me." Dew whispered into his skin, walking toward the bathroom with heavy steps.

Tee silently begged in his mind. God, Please help me protect my virginity .. I want to help him, but not like this...

They reached the bathroom.

Dew tried to set Tee down on the edge of the sink, but Tee didn't let go. He held on tight, his hands gripping Dew's shoulders.

Then, Tee leaned forward and kissed him, deep, desperate, hoping it would distract Dew just enough.

At the same time, Tee reached out blindly and turned on the shower.

Cold water burst from above, pouring down on both of them.

Dew gasped but didn't stop kissing him.

The heat in Dew's body was still strong, and the kiss only made it burn more.

Tee kissed him back, breath shallow, his heart beating so fast it hurt.

Dew was warm against him, too warm and the cold water from the shower poured over them both, soaking their clothes, their hair, everything.

Finally, Tee pulled away, gasping softly.
"Let me breathe first" he said, voice barely above the sound of the water.

Dew rested his forehead against Tee's shoulder, his chest rising and falling quickly.

Even in this state, Dew understands that Tee tried to help him in another way.

"Just a little longer... stay with me." Dew whispered.

The moment slowed.

Tee gently ran his fingers through Dew's damp hair.

Dew's lips brushed softly over Tee's collarbone, then suddenly bit down, not too hard, but enough to leave a mark.

The drug was still in his body, but not as strong as before.

Before Tee could react, Dew moved up, kissing along his neck, then biting again, a little deeper this time. A red mark bloomed on Tee's pale skin.

Dew pressed his face into Tee's neck and whispered, voice rouough and low "Show me this mark when I being mean, again."

Tee froze for a second. Then let out a breathless laugh and gently cupped Dew's face to make him look at him.

"So you know you're mean to me?" Tee said.

"And why should I show you this mark when you're back to being your grumpy self?"

Dew kissed him again and all Tee felt is the heat of Dew's lips and the water running over both of them.

When Dew pulled back, his voice was quieter.

"So I remember who didn't run away," Dew said. "Who helped me. ....stupid."