Page 42 of Below The Surface
“True. True.” He looks around. “Anyway, do you want to stay here while I go grab security supplies or go to the gym? Or what do y’all wanna do?”
“Gym,” Hayden says. “You said your guys’ll be there around two? That’ll give us time to work out and do the final touches on our collab proposal for Clayton.”
“Perfect. I just need a key for this place and I’ll be on my merry way. I’ll meet you back at the gym when I’m done.” Kay holds out his hand and Hayden grabs his keys from the hook by the door. “Oh, by the way, never let anyone see your keys. A good locksmith can whip up a key on just sight alone.”
Hayden’s mouth drops open. “Is that true?” He drops the apartment keys in Kay’s hand.
I shrug. Probably. Kay knowsa lotof random shit.
Kay moves to leave, but I grab his arm before he can scurry too far. “Be careful, okay?”
His lips twitch, and he looks away before his mouth morphs into a grin. “Awe, don’t worry, I’ll be fine.” He pats my cheek, then turns on his heel and walks away. “Wait, why am I rushing off? We’re all going down the same damn stairwell.” He chuckles, then takes my hand and swings my arm. “Wanna carry me down?”
Hayden gives me a what the fuck look and I shake my head. “Darlin’ I think you can go down the stairs just fine.”
Kay pouts and hangs his head. “But I liked being carried.” I know he’s putting on an act, but the emotion in his voice makes me wonder. “And you won’t be here to carry me back up these bagillion stairs when I set up the security system.” His poutdeepens and he squeals when I grab him and throw him over my shoulder again.
“Happy?” I laugh when he starts patting my bottom again.
“Very. Next time, you should just wear your underwear. Or leggings.Ornaked!”
“I’m not doing any of that.”
Hayden laughs. “Can you imagine if Mrs. Norrington saw you butt ass naked walking up the steps? You’d give her a heart attack.”
“Do not put that out there! She likes to pet my arms anytime she spots me. I’m not against chatting with her, but she needs to keep her hands to herself.”
Kay growls and sinks his teeth into the globe of my ass making me yelp and almost miss the next step.
“Mine!”
“Yes, yours. Now please do not bite me while I’m going down the stairs. Please and thank you.” I swat at his bottom, but it’s an awkward angle.
“You’re so funny, Kay,” Hayden says as he runs the next several steps.
Kay goes to massaging my ass almost where he bit. “Sorry. I get territorial. You’ll figure that out soon enough.”
“I don’t think I need to figure it out. I think you just showed me.” Finally, we’re at the bottom of the stairs and I help him gently down to his feet.
“Thank you very much for the ride.” He tugs me down by the collar. “I’ll see you at the gym. My security guys are Yuri and Blake. Password is cupcake.”
“Password?”
“Yep, they’ll ask for a password to make sure it’s the right job. If I’m not there, it’s cupcake. If I am there, they know me.”
I bob my head. “Cupcake.”
“Cupcake. Now I want one.” His shoulders sag and he shuffles to his car. Again, before he can get too far, I grab his hand.
“Sprinkles?” I kiss the tip of his nose.
“Lots of icing and sprinkles is the only way to have a cupcake. Naked cupcakes are just sugary muffins. And lightly icing’d cupcakes are just weird.”
I nod. We’re going to have to get Kay at least one cupcake before the day is done. I pull him in for another kiss. It’s slow and unlike any I’ve experienced with Kay yet. It’s as if he’s allowing himself to take his time for once in his life. He tastes like the donuts he’s been eating and I want to nibble his lips.
“Be careful.” I lean back and make eye contact. “I’m serious.”
“Always am.” He nods and we part ways. I want to go with him, but Hayden and I have our responsibilities to follow through with. Even if I don’t want to be social tonight, I will.
