Grayson covered his cheek with one hand and looked at Dane with a resentful expression. Dane just bit the bacon in his mouth in response to the silent protest. Looking at Grayson’s swollen cheeks, he felt guilty for a moment, wondering if he had hit her too hard, but he soon forgot about it. Looking at his messy chest, he had paid the price. No, it was more than enough. Wouldn’t it be enough if I punched both cheeks? Dane suddenly thought bitterly.
I guess I won’t be able to change clothes in the locker room for a while... ... .
He frowned and put the last of his bread in his mouth, chewing, but Grayson, who had seemed to be thinking deeply until then, opened his mouth.
“Hey, Dane.”
Dane looked at him sideways while drinking his juice at the words he had hesitantly spoken. Grayson swallowed loudly and asked with a pale face.
“Maybe...... I...... you.......”
“I attacked.”
Dane answered expressionlessly and put down his empty cup. Grayson, who had been asking while swallowing dry saliva in the middle, looked blank for a moment. Seeing his reaction, Dane repeatedly told him clearly.
“I attacked you, you were out of your mind because of Rut.”
Dane licked his lips as if he was annoyed and cleaned up the dishes. Grayson, who had not responded until then, finally opened his mouth.
“......uh.”
The corners of his mouth loosened after letting out a short word. Dane looked down at Grayson, who was finally smiling.
How could he be so happy to hear that he had been attacked?
When he felt a complicated feeling inside, Grayson suddenly asked.
“Hey, your chest...... am I like that?”
Dane delayed his answer for a moment and looked down at him. What was he feeling right now? Guilt? Sorry? Or... ... .
When he thought about it that far, Grayson asked with a flushed face and shining eyes.
“Your breasts have gotten bigger, Dane. How about trying on the bra I bought you?”
Dane just raised his fist without saying anything. Fortunately, Grayson kept his mouth shut because his survival instinct was excellent.
Then, what would I expect from this kid?
Dane held back the desire to beat Grayson up and gestured to his plate with his chin.
“What are you doing, eat up.”
Grayson reluctantly picked up the fork, but couldn’t bring it to his mouth. Dane took special measures as he continued to watch him.
“......Huk.”
Grayson gasped in shock. Dane had snatched the bread and put it in his mouth. Grayson couldn’t hide his shock as the bread that had been neatly taking up one side of the plate disappeared into Dane’s mouth in an instant. Dane, who was staring at him with a pale face, said while chewing on his bread.
“If you don’t eat quickly, this is what happens.”
Grayson wanted to protest, but he didn’t have time to. Just as he was about to open his mouth to speak, Dane grabbed the bacon with his hand and stuffed it into his mouth. Grayson eventually hurriedly lifted the plate to protect the remaining eggs. After confirming that he was starting to eat the fries, Dane turned around and pushed the dishes into the dishwasher and closed the door.
Now, next.
Because he got caught up in Grayson’s rut, he had no choice but to take two days off. Because of that, the chief was very excited about using him. He sighed as he thought about the work ahead of him.
There’s nothing he can do.
He quickly gave up on the idea. Dane Striker wasn’t the type to dwell on inevitable situations. The problem right now was the lunch box. Dane opened the refrigerator and looked through the ingredients and found some good sausages.
Should I make a hot dog... ... .
He reached out and stopped. Suddenly, his chest and nipples throbbed at the same time. He looked away from the sausages as he recalled the bad memories and looked for other ingredients. Soon, vegetables and meat caught his eye. What kind of lunch box could I make with this? A sandwich, a hamburger... ... .
... ... .
“Damn.”
Dane roughly swept his face with one hand. He couldn’t forget his nipples and chest because they would hurt without fail whenever he tried to forget them. He immediately turned his head and looked at the culprit of all this. Grayson, who had been staring at his empty plate as if he felt regret, raised his head and stopped when he felt his gaze. Dane immediately opened his mouth.
“You.”
“Uh, yeah.”
Grayson answered immediately. Dane warned him in a stern voice, as if he was somehow nervous.
“You’re off-limits until you get better.”
“Uh.......”
Grayson quickly became gloomy. But that was all. It must have been another fake expression. Dane thought as he took out the chicken breast. He seasoned it with salt and pepper and put it in the oven. After taking out the crackers from the cupboard and putting them down, he suddenly felt an impure gaze.
“What?”
Grayson, who had quickly regained his energy, asked when he turned around.
“Then, are you okay after you get better?”
Dane just frowned. Grayson waited for an answer without taking his expectant gaze away, thinking, “No way.” Dane sighed, looking into the distance at the sparkling eyes directed at him. And then he answered as if he had given up.
“Do whatever you want.”
“Dane, I love you!”
Grayson shouted in excitement. His overflowing love poured out like a waterfall, but Dane’s reaction was indifferent.
“Yes, thank you.”
He said dryly and started preparing lunch again. Dane never said he loved her. But it didn’t matter. Grayson truly thought so. Just having Dane talk to him in the same space as him was enough.
Yes, how grateful he was for this.
Dane greeted Grayson and listened to him. He even gave him permission to touch his chest. This, this feeling was.
“I’m feeling happy.”
Grayson said in an excited voice. This is happiness. This is love. The very thing Grayson had been longing for was now vividly alive and moving. Dane glanced back and turned his head again. But Grayson clearly saw a faint smile on his lips.
... ... Huh?
Grayson paused for a moment. What is that? What kind of reaction is that?
He was usually good at reading people’s feelings and thoughts. He had never been wrong before, and his predictions were right. So this time would be the same.
What on earth does that smile mean?
If it weren't for Dane, Grayson would have only given one answer. That man loves me.
But the other person was Dane Striker. A man who would never love Grayson, even if he was the only one left «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» in the world.
At that thought, his excited heart slowly calmed down. What a ridiculous delusion. Grayson laughed at himself and changed his thoughts. Now was not the time to be lost in such a foolish delusion. Didn't he have something to say to Dane?
"Dane, what do you want?"
"What?"
Grayson's bright voice made Dane turn his head. His eyes were on Grayson, and Grayson said to him as he took out a ziploc bag and stuffed lunch in it.
"You sent my rut with me. So I want to repay you. What do you want? A gift for Darling would be nice. I'll repay you with whatever you want."
Grayson added a small smile. It was so obvious. Thinking back on all the things Dane had done for him, his heart ached. He had taken out his pheromones while sending me and Rut, made me breakfast, and told me I could touch him again when my chest was like that. That damn individualist Dane Striker... ...!
“Why?”
Grayson was suddenly brought back to reality by that one word.
“Huh?”
Suddenly, he felt like he had been splashed with cold water. Dane was staring at him with a frown. Dane asked him again and again, leaving him speechless.
“Why are you giving me a gift, all of a sudden? There’s no reason for it.”
Grayson was taken aback and just looked at his face.
