Chapter Twenty-Two

Andy

I woke with Leo's body blanketed over mine, his warmth wrapped around me like a sweet, safe bubble. After Dad sighed dramatically, hummed and hawed how his baby wouldn't spend any time with him, Leo and I happily went downstairs to watch a movie with my parents. Cuddled up on the couch together, we ate snacks and held hands, and my dad didn't even try to hide his smug smile. I smoothed the hair on the back of Leo's head, breathing him in. He was leaving soon, and my belly clenched at the thought. Staying here at home was probably the best idea, but I had already lost so much time with him. I didn't want to lose any more.

"Morning." Leo blinked up at me with sleep still in his eyes. He smiled as he leaned up to smack a kiss against my mouth. "You get any sleep?"

I tapped my lips to change the subject. "Another one."

"Mm, you bet."

Leo hummed, and this time, when his mouth met mine, I opened for him. He dragged his tongue across my bottom lip before I sucked it inside. When I flipped us, Leo squealed and giggled happily.

"I'm going to miss you, baby." I brushed the raven-colored hair from his forehead as his blue eyes searched my eyes.

Leo gave me a small smile. "I'm going to miss you, too. But like I said before, it's only until Monday. We can text and video chat. You won't even notice that I'm gone. Besides, I thought we agreed you'd spend some quality time with Maverick and Jackson."

"Did we?" I smirked, and he giggled again. I had missed that sound.

Leo kissed me again before wiggling out from beneath me. "I need to wash up and go home. I need to pack a couple of things for the race, then get to the shop before we head out." He held out his hand. "Shower with me."

Like I would ever resist seeing him naked and wet. I followed Leo to the ensuite bathroom and watched as he stripped off his clothes and turned on the water. I let my gaze move over his smooth, creamy skin, taking in the way his muscles bunched and moved as he twisted on the facet. He glanced over his shoulder and caught me watching. His body flushed pink.

"Getting a good look?" Leo asked.

"Just enjoying what's mine," I teased. He turned even redder.

He huffed. "Am I the only one getting naked here?" Leo waved a hand at me. "Come on, hon, show me the goods."

"Gladly." I reached behind me to yank off my shirt, tossing it onto the floor, then quickly kicked off my sweats. "Happy now?"

My cock was already plumped up between my legs. All that naked, beautiful skin and the blinding smile that belonged to the man I loved always caught my attention.

Leo nodded. "Very." He carefully stepped into the shower, crooked his finger at me, and giggled when I nearly face planted into the tub behind him in my excitement.

"This was one of my favorite memories of us," I confessed, watching as the water cascaded down Leo's head and over his shoulders. I pushed his wet hair back from his face. "All those mornings we were nearly late for school because we were too busy exploring one another."

Leo's plump lips curved up into a smile. "And a few times we skipped all together just so we could spend the day wrapped up in one another."

Like I could forget.

"You're stunning just like this, baby," I murmured. "Can I wash you?"

He reached for the soap and washcloth. "I'd be disappointed if you didn't." I took what he offered me, and Leo turned around.

"You never answered me," I reminded him, placing the soap down so I could grab the shampoo. "About the makeup."

Leo let out a sigh as I began to massage his scalp. "It's not the big deal you're trying to make of it. In the beginning, when I moved up to Xfinity racing, I continued to be myself. I wore what I wanted when I wasn't in my fire suit, and everything was fine. I didn't mind being a gay mascot for the sport. I almost welcomed it." His shoulders slumped forward.

"Until?" I pushed him to give me more.

Leo shrugged. "I accidentally heard a comment that I wasn't supposed to. I won't repeat it, but it wasn't nice, and I just decided to blend in."

"Baby, you weren't born to blend in. You were born to shine." I spun him around and gripped his chin between my thumb and forefinger. "Don't let anyone dull your sparkle."

Leo's eyes welled with tears; then he wrapped his arms around my waist and pressed against me. I tried to ignore my raging boner along with his, which was currently poking me in the thigh. I held him tightly and waited for him to speak again.

"Thank you, Andy." Leo's lips brushed against my skin as he spoke.

I tugged him closer. "You don't have to thank me. I'm sure Ezra told you the same thing."

"I didn't tell Ezra. You're the only one that I've said anything to." Leo untangled himself from my arms. "Are you going to continue to wash me?"

I could push him for more. Make him tell me who said what, but instead, I grabbed the washcloth again, soaped it up, and dragged it over Leo's skin. The familiar scent of lavender and vanilla filled the shower stall, and Leo looked at me with hooded eyes.

"You need something from me?" I took extra time to soap up his nipples and purposely ignored his cock as it reached for me.

Leo whined. "Touch me."

"Touch you where, Ricky?"

"My dick, hon. Touch it. Make me come."

I smirked. "Mm, I think I could do that." I dropped the cloth, wrapped my hand around his cock, and let out a low groan when he did the same to me.

"So good." Leo panted.

I had to agree. "You're so good, baby. Such a good boy for me."

"Andy," He whimpered as I tugged slowly at his length, making sure to drag my finger over the head to collect the precum, twisting and rubbing him the way he liked.

Heat streaked up my spine and settled in my belly. I stared down at Leo and growled when his eyes shut. "Look at me. I want you to know who's making you feel like this. The only one who's ever touched you."

Leo let out a low whine before he burst apart over my fingers. I quickly wrapped my free arm around his waist to keep him on his feet as I milked him and took everything he would give me. Then Leo dropped to his knees and took me into his mouth.

"Baby, you don't have to—Fuck."

I tangled my fingers in his hair as he quickly brought me to orgasm. I should have been embarrassed by how fast it happened, but I was too doped up on endorphins to care. I glanced down to find Leo smiling up at me, water raining down his face and shoulders.

He climbed to his feet. "Let's get you washed up before the water turns cold."

"Ricky, I—"

Leo shook his head and stopped me. "I know, hon."

***

I sat on the bed in my room, head down, and my hands rested on my knees. I could hear Leo as he packed up his bag and prepared to leave me. When he was done, he pushed between my thighs and turned my head up to look at him.

"It's only four days," Leo murmured. He cupped my head between his soft hands. "I'll be back before you can miss me."

I nuzzled into his neck. "I just got you back. I don't want to lose you again."

"You're not," Leo assured me.

I sniffed softly. "Promise?"

"I promise," Leo whispered. "But I need you to promise me something in return."

I immediately tensed up. I knew exactly what he was going to say. "Do I have to?"

"No, you don't, but I think it's important."

"Fine."

Leo chuckled softly. "I didn't even tell you what it is yet. You could have just promised to marry the monster king or be turned into a vampire."

"Are you reading Twilight again? Please, Dad is still obsessed with that book." I groaned, then burst out laughing when Leo dug his fingers into my side. "I know what you're going to say."

He tilted his head. "You're a mind reader now?"

"You're going to tell me to talk to my dads. And I will, I just...I'd rather you were with me to give me the emotional support that I need." I chewed on my lip, and Leo gently pulled it out from between my teeth.

He smiled. "If that's what you need, then we can do it when I get back."

"Thank you." I tried to swallow around the lump in my throat, anxiety and fear crawling into my head again. "I'm scared."

Leo brushed his lips over mine. "Scared of what, hon?"

"Nothing. Everything. Fuck, I'm such an idiot." I dropped onto my back, and Leo let out a squeal as he landed on me.

He twisted out of my grip and onto the bed mattress. "You're not an idiot. Don't say things like that about yourself. You're hurting." He dragged his thumb over my bottom lip. "If things get to be too much, you can call me. Unless I'm in the car, I'll answer. It doesn't matter where or what I'm doing. I love you, and I'm here for you."

"Thanks, Ricky." I leaned forward to capture his full lips.

I got lost in the moment of kissing Leo. The soft little sounds he made, the sweet taste of his mouth. Before either of us realized it, I had him on his back, trapping him against the mattress.

Leo gave me a smile, his blue eyes twinkling. "I have to go, or I'm going to be late. Watts gets snippy if anyone is late."

"Tell him you were busy with me." I bit the skin of his neck and sucked hard, leaving him a goodbye present for everyone to see.

Leo squirmed beneath me. "Andy!" I let him up and watched as he rushed to the bathroom. "That's a hickey!" he exclaimed. "I'm too old for hickeys."

"Something to show the world you're officially taken. That you're mine." I smirked when he stalked back into the room.

Leo put his hands on his hips. "You know what?" he asked and then flung himself at me, and I felt the press of his mouth against my neck. The suction of his lips and the prick of his teeth.

"Mark me, baby. Claim what's yours, because I want everyone to know that I belong to you," I spurred him on.

Leo huffed. "I'm going to be so late now." He kissed me again, like he didn't have anywhere to be. "I love you," he whispered.

"And I love you, too."