Chapter 131

Eri flattened his palm to his stomach and shut his eyes, listening hard to the sound of Niko’s breathing on the other end of the line. His body grew hotter than ever and his hand trembled slightly as he gripped his stomach tightly. 2

“Eri?” 3

“Still here,” he pushed out, working hard to slow his own breathing. He couldn’t imagine Niko would be into the whole phone sex thing, even though he had asked what Eri was wearing. 4

“You ok?” Niko’s voice was concerned. “You’re breathing hard.” 5

“I’m fine.” Eri pushed out another breath and opened his eyes, looking up to the ceiling. He felt like an adolescent all of a sudden and couldn’t help but enjoy the strong feeling. That Niko brought to him. 6

“You sure?” There was some shifting on the other end and Eri could picture Niko’s long form moving around in his chair, possibly crossing his legs or shifting the phone from ear to ear. 7

“What are you doing?” Eri asked. He couldn’t help it. 8

“Nothing,” Niko answered. “Eri…I…I want to see you.” 9

Eri exhaled heavily, “God! Me too.” 10

“I don’t want to take this too fast though,” Niko reasoned. “I don’t want to ruin it.” 11

“Ruin it?” 12

“I always move too fast, Eri. I always ruin things with being over zealous. You can understand right?” More shifting. “I mean, I want to come through the phone right now and rip that towel right off of your hips, take you into my mouth and drive you crazy, but that would be impulsive and moving too quickly.” 13

“Uh…” Eri’s body stirred again. 14

“I mean, you wouldn’t want me to act solely on impulse would you?” 15

“I would have no objection at the moment.” 16

“See what I …what?” 17

“I want you.” Eri said through clenched teeth. “Like right now.” 18

“Eri…” 19

Eri’s hips lifted and his hand smoothed down over his stomach and to the top of the towel covering where he was the hottest. “Just thinking of you, Niko…it makes me so …warm.” 20

“Don’t say that,” Niko groaned. “I’m trying to stay calm here.” 21

“Then what would it do if I told you where my hand was?” 22

“…Eri,” Niko nearly growled on the other end. 23

“Ask me,” Eri taunted playfully, running a fingertip over the soft edge of the towel. “Ask me where my hand is.” 24

Niko took a deep breath. “Tell me.” 25

“Tell you what?” Eri smiled and let his hand drift further south, cupping his heated sex and rubbing lightly. The soft touch had his back arching high and his hips shifting, seeking more pressure. 26

“Where is your hand?” Niko’s breath sped up and the sound of it only heightened Eri’s need. 27

“My hand,” he paused, “is right where you want it to be and is doing just what you want it to be doing.” 28

“I’m coming over,” Niko said sharply. “Be ready for me. Ten minutes.” 29

“Don’t make me wait too long.” 30

“Ten,” Niko said again and hung up, leaving Eri with a silly smile on his face. He sat up and stood to change but then realized it would be fun to greet Niko with only his towel. He walked over to the mirror and studied himself for a moment and though the pull to do something to prepare for Niko’s arrival was strong, he resisted. He didn’t need to do anything. He looked fine. Natural. 31

“I do need you though,” he whispered picking up his small bottle of pills and popping the top. He let two small pills fall into his palm and brought them to his mouth, dry swallowing both at the same time. 32

He then left his room and went into the living room, hoping Deacon wouldn’t be there. But, he was. 33

“Hey,” he greeted his roommate, who was sitting on the couch watching TV. 34

Deacon smiled at him. “Hey.” 35

“Niko’s coming over to work on some stuff with me.” 36

Deacon’s eyes narrowed. “Work on stuff?” 37

“Work.” 38

“Right.” 39

“Not now, Deacon.” Eri walked into the kitchen and filled a shot of Vodka, downing it quickly before pouring another. Deacon shut off the TV and stood, stretching. 40

“I’ll leave you to your work.” 41

“You don’t have to leave the living room.” 42

“I don’t want to see him,” Deacon scowled and walked away, leaving Eri in the kitchen to down his third shot. He didn’t want Deacon to be upset, but what could he do? He hadn’t shoved it in his face what Niko was coming for anyway. He had tried to be gentle about it. 43

He swallowed and walked over to the window, looking out. “Ten minutes.” 44