Page 46 of Play Room Actor

He’s clearly close to them, I thought absently as I stared at Dominic from behind.

He was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday. I’d suggested we stop by his place on the way here, but he insisted it wasn’t necessary.

“I have to stop by my place anyway before my shift and take care of a few things,” he’d said.

Something told me the idea of me snooping around his apartment made him uncomfortable—for some reason.

“He likes you,” Nico said next to me.

“Hmm …” I murmured, because the situation between Dominic and me was hard to put into words. Maybe I should just overlook his intentions and try to bring out this other side of him—the one who had blown me in the control room. Just thinking about it made my dick twitch.

“He’s been through some tough months,” Nico said in a reassuring voice—probably only because Dominic and Hector were deep in conversation.

“I’m aware,” I replied quietly. “About that situation.”

“Oh.” Nico studied me with a scrutinizing look, as if trying to figure out exactly what I knew.

“That he can’t get it up,” I said nonchalantly.

Nico nodded, though still suspicious. “He acts like it’s no big deal, like it doesn’t bother him, but it does.”

“Is this the best friend’s speech warning me to stay away from him?”

“Not at all. Quite the opposite. If you’re okay with it, I’m sure it’ll help his situation in the long run—at least, that’s what I’ve read somewhere. Whether it’s true or not is up for debate.” Nico’s smile appeared a bit forced. “No, seriously,” he continued. “He does everything for the people he cares about. There aren’t many, but those who earn a place in his heart should appreciate it. Dominic doesn’t even realize how selfless he is. He helped me when I needed it, and I’ll be forever grateful for that.”

“Let’s head to the café,” Hector suggested as he glanced back, pointing toward the terrace.

While Hector and Nico stepped inside to order something, Dominic and I sat down at the outdoor seating.

“You’re doing well,” Dominic said with a wink.

“Did you think I was going to mess it up?”

“No, you’re confident. But Nico can be a bit overprotective sometimes.”

“I noticed.”

“Oh no.”

“No big deal.” I leaned forward and took his hand in mine. “Looks like I passed the test.”

For a moment, Dominic gazed at me, then drifted his attention to my hand. “I … I don’t want you to get the wrong idea.” He let out a shaky breath as he nervously searched for the right words to say.

“Wasn’t that the big moment when you introduced me as your new boyfriend?”

Dominic snatched his hand back and hid it under the table. “Sorry if I gave the wrong signals …”

I burst out laughing. “It was a joke! Lighten up!”

“God, Kil, you really don’t make it easy.”

“I like it when you call me that.” I reclined in my chair, satisfied, and interlocked my hands behind my head. “So? How long have those two been together?”

“I’d say … officially … about a month?”

“They’re cute.”

“Yeah. I’m also getting along better with Corvo.”