Chapter 4 #2
“That’s such a shame,” Hayden says, and it takes everything in me not to roll my eyes at him.
I yelp when Kay leans towards me and grabs my hand at the same time Ken does the same to Hayden. Someone must have pressed a button because the clamshell spins and I fall right into Kay’s lap.
“Shit. Sorry!” I readjust my ball cap as I push to my feet.
“Not a hardship to have a sexy man in my lap.” Kay smirks and gives me a wink.
Kay and Ken both shimmy off their tails to reveal they’re both in shorts. Aquarium employees work to remove the stands holding the curtains on either side of the clamshell as Kay and Ken lead us to the room they’d gotten ready in.
It’s not much, just a back room hidden from view.
Ken cocks a brow and spins a finger. “A little privacy, boys?”
“Sorry,” I say.
Hayden and I turn to face the wall.
Kay snickers. “I wouldn’t have minded giving them a show. You know I like eyes on me.”
Ken snorts. “I am aware.”
There’s the rustling of clothes. A kiss and goodbye. The door opens and closes.
“You can turn around now,” Kay says. He’s in a crop top and skinny jeans. The wig is gone, and it’s just his bright red-orange hair and the pops of color on his face.
Hayden swallows. “You still good to do the swim segment?”
“Oh yeah. I’ve got my swim trunks packed and this tail.” He waves to the massive tail on the table. “So whatever you wanna shoot is fine with me. I might need to touch up the makeup, but I’ll be good to go. Meet you there?”
I nod, and Kay grins.
“Oh, how about Dallas rides with me and he can give me an idea of what to expect?” Kay grabs my arm and pulls me towards him.
Hayden nods. I toss him the keys to the truck. “I’m trusting you,” I mouth, which makes him grin wider.
Kay gives me a look. “I think you’ll fit in my car. Ken’s date picked her up.”
“I usually fit in cars?”
He nods and I follow him out the door and through a hallway. It’s like a labyrinth the way he takes me.
“So, you’ll be at Influencer Con, too,” Kay says.
“Yeah. Did you know who I was this entire time?”
“Nope, not a clue. Looked you up this morning because I remembered there was some guy named after a city in Texas that’ll be there. Dallas fit the bill.”
I snort. “Yeah, my parents weren’t the most creative with naming their kids. My sister was named Addison, which was where she was born.”
“And you were born in Dallas.” Kay bobs his head as if thinking. “Cute.”
“You look so different without the costume,” I say.
Kay turns to give me a look that basically says, of course I look totally different, ya weirdo. His perfectly shaped brow cocks before he turns and pushes the exit open. The sun blinds us both and we squint.
“I’m over here.” He waves me to a red car and pops the trunk to stuff his tail in. there’s a lining, and he’s gentle with the prop. Then he’s shoving his makeup kit and wig in the backseat.
I climb into the passenger seat. What the hell am I doing? Not that I think anything strange is going to happen. We both have reputations to keep squeaky clean.
But... I recently discovered my favorite pastime is watching someone torture and kill rapists and pedos. I watch that, then go over to Kay’s place to fuck out my feelings. It’s a messed up cycle, but I can’t be bothered to care. Those disgusting people deserve to die as far as I’m concerned.
“So what are you thinking for this collab?” Kay asks shaking me from my thoughts.
My mouth opens and closes like a fish. “Dunno. It was really Hayden’s idea. He told me right as we got to the aquarium.”
Kay taps his fingers on the steering wheel as we wait at a red light.
“My entire brand is being pretty and ocean conservation. And you?”
“Fitness at any ability. And encouraging people to start where they can, not pushing themselves too hard before they’re ready.”
Kay bobs his head. “Okay, what about something simple? Kickboards for support.” He looks me over. “Did you bring your swim trunks or will I be the only one getting all wet?”
I swallow. “We can swing by my place to grab my trunks. Turn here.”
“Mmm, I get to see your place now.” Kay shimmies as he follows my directions.
“It’ll be faster if I just run in and get them.” My heart races.
“Do I really have to ask outright if you wanna fuck?”
I choke on my next breath. “Apparently?”
His laugh is joyful instead of trying to make be feel bad. “You’re fun, you know?”
“Hayden’s still around, so I figured I’m not boring.” I shrug. “Next right.”
Kay maneuvers over to the next lane and takes the exit. “Do you and Hayden share a place?”
I snort. “Absolutely not. He’s such a mess unless it’s spreadsheets and schedules. I’d probably strangle him if we lived together.”
“I’m glad me and Ken get along. We’ve been together for so long, I’d probably stalk her if she tried to leave me.”
That’s unsettling. “Next left. I’m glad you didn’t think I was stalking you for real.”
“Oh, I did. But we decided you had as much as us to lose.” He turns to me on the next red light. “We take out threats to our happiness. So I hope you’re really not a stalker.” The grin isn’t as creepy as it could be.
“Noted. One more left turn and we’ll be there.”
“Ah, this is nice.” Kay pulls into a guest spot and parks.
Before I can protest, he’s already out the door and walking up to the building.
“Hey, how can you and Ken afford that nice place?”
“We’re not just merfolk performers.” Kay winks and skips up the few steps to the door.
“I’d like to hear about that sometime.” I buzz us into the building.
He grabs my hand and swings it as we go. In the elevator, he presses me to the wall and my dick decides we’re doing this.
“You want this?” Kay asks and I nod. He’s so addictive, I’ll always say yes.
My eyes flutter shut as our lips connect. My brain shuts down. He’s kissing me. Three weeks of fucking and no kissing and now his lips are on mine. What’s happening? Why is he breaking his rule now?
I haven’t even pressed the floor number, but I don’t care. I cup the back of his head and lick his lips open. He grinds against my thigh and I wish I had the balls to do more things publicly, but I don’t.
“Twelve,” I gasp out when he pulls away to breathe.
Kay grins against my mouth. “We could give the security guys a show.” He strokes his hand along the seam of my pants where my cock wants to break free.
“Not really into public sex.”
Kay nods and leans over to press twelve. The button lights up and we zoom to the top. He’s in my arms again.
“I won’t drop to my knees and suck you off right here, but I’d love to do it behind closed doors.” He bats his lashes and how the fuck can I deny him the request?