Chapter 24

24

KING

I'm not going to lie, I was nervous as hell to take off Niko's beanie, but I was telling the truth when I told him I'm in love with all of him. And I want everyone else to see the amazing man the way I do.

Niko throws his head back, a huge belly laugh leaving him. The flash goes off, and I'm thankful it was caught on camera. His smile is so damn infectious. Goosebumps rise on my skin, and I can't help but grin at him like a fool.

When I was sitting on the stairs, I was debating with myself about what to say when I went home and confronted Niko. I knew we needed to talk to him, but I never expected for him to come and find me. Niko is stubborn as hell, and sometimes he needs a gentle push.

"I don't think you need this anymore. You no longer need to always be hiding," I tell him, my love for him only growing.

"I think you're right. Come on, let's go see what else there is." He pulls my hand, and I easily follow behind him. I would fucking follow him everywhere.

We walk over to a group of students when I recognize who Sam’s standing next to. "Is that Mateo?" I gasp, seeing the huge Werewolf standing next to him.

"Yeah, I've barely seen him in his shifted form, but he looks so peaceful."

And he does. His coat is a dark chocolate fur that's similar to his hair, but it's his eyes. They look so hopeful and free. Making our way over to them, I grin when Niko walks up to Mateo and starts petting his head. Sam eyes Niko before looking at me.

"I take it everything is good now?"

"Yeah, thanks man. For whatever you said to him. Apparently, we’re both stubborn shits, so we definitely needed the push."

"Hell yeah, you did." He snickers, bumping into my shoulder. "But I'm happy for you. Sometimes it's hard to see how easy it is to fix things when you're in the middle of it."

"Damn, when did you get to be so wise?" I joke.

"I'm always wise. Just not when it comes to my own life apparently." He gazes over at Mateo, a melancholy look on his face. I don't know what's going on with the two of them, but neither of them have talked about it, and I haven't asked either. I figure when he's ready he'll let me know.

"Sure, sure," I joke, trying to break whatever emotions are going through him right now. "This place is beyond amazing. I love seeing everyone in their shifted form."

"I know, right? It makes me even more excited for the game coming up."

"Same, man." We fist bump, and I turn back to the dance floor. A huge Hydra with three heads walks over to us, and I'm in awe seeing the multi-headed Dragon. His scales are bright red with yellow woven throughout, and his eyes are pitch black.

"Hey, Porter, Thompson."

"John?"

"The one and only." He stands up tall, spreading his legs wide and my jaw drops.

"Fuck, you look killer. I can't wait to see you out there on the baseball field like that."

"Can you imagine the throws I'm going to get, or shit, how well I'll be able to catch the balls," John says, lifting his arm up and flexing.

"Fucking lucky you're on our side." I laugh, bumping my shoulder into him. Our conversation dies down, our stares back to the dance floor. There are multiple students out on the dance floor, and all I want is to take Niko out there and show him off. "I'll be back."

I interrupt Niko and Mateo, placing my hand at the small of his back. Leaning forward, I whisper in his ear, "Do you want to dance with me?"

Niko spins around, eyes wide. "You want to dance?"

"Of course, I do. That's why I asked."

"Hell yeah, I do."

I grab his hand, leading him out onto the dance floor. A slower song starts to play, and I quickly spin him in a circle, his laughter carefree and loud as he twirls into my arms. With shaky hands, I pull him to me, slowly moving to the melody.

"I have never danced with anyone before," I confess, trying to watch other students and see how they're dancing.

"Really?"

I nod my head, looking down at my feet. "I'm not very coordinated when it comes to dancing, but I really want to do this with you."

"You're doing great. Spin me again, I really liked that." He laughs, and I do as he says. I spin him around, twirling him under my arm.

When he's back in my grasp, we sway chest to chest, no space in between us. I gaze into his eyes, his light green ones filled with lust. I want to drag him back to the dorm and put my hands all over him, but at the same time I want to keep him on this dance floor.

"Do you remember the last time I asked you to dance, and you shot me down?" I ask, reminiscing on how far we've come.

"Sadly, yes. I'm sorry."

"Don't be. It got us to where we are now. And I'm so damn lucky to have you in my arms."

I lift my hand up to Bo, petting his head as he hisses happily. Coby is next to him, slithering around as though he's dancing. I take the time to pet each of his snakes, all of them seemingly happy to be free.

"I'd say these guys are very happy to be out."

"They were always out. Well not always, but the beanie didn't always hide them."

"No, the beanie was to hide you. Now look at you. No beanie in sight and yet there's no stares, no whispers. Just the confident man who is commanding this space and all my attention. A man who looks beautiful and happy."

"I am happy," he whispers, his hands playing with the hair at the back of my neck.

The music dies down and we step off the dance floor, heading back toward our friends. I glance to the other side of the room, pausing when I see different professors lining the wall. My eyes scan each of them, recognizing a few. My eyes finally land on Coach Mahone, and I quickly drop Niko's hand.

Niko's head whips around, glancing down at where our hands are no longer connected. "What? Is something wrong?"

"Uh, no. Your dad is here, so I wasn't sure you wanted him to see us together." I shrug.

He turns to face the wall, then looks back at me. Snatching my hand, he pulls me toward Coach.

"Where are we going?"

"To see my dad."

"What? Why?" I stutter, my eyes widening. "We don't have to do this, Niko. I know you're not ashamed of being with me. You don't have to prove it."

"I'm not doing this for you. I'm doing it for us."

He drags me along the side of the banquet hall until we reach the area where Coach is standing.

"Nikolai. King. Are you both having a great time?" Coach asks, taking a sip of his drink.

"We are," I state, looking between Niko and Coach.

"Dad, I wanted to introduce you to my boyfriend, Kingston."

"Introduce?" I question.

"Well, he knows the baseball player, King Porter. I want him to know my boyfriend, Kingston."

I smile at Niko before turning and facing Coach. "It's nice to meet you Coach Mahone," I laugh, putting my hand out.

Coach shakes it, smiling at both of us, and I feel my body sag in relief. I know Niko was worried about Coach knowing, but it seems as though he’s okay with it. "I can’t say I’m too surprised. I knew you must have been pretty special to get my son to attend a baseball game. You better treat my son well. I rather like him."

"I like him, too, Coach. I promise to take good care of him." Niko grips my hand, and I squeeze tightly.

"Thanks, Dad.”

“And I want to have lunch with both of you. Seeing as my son and my player are now together.”

“That sounds good, Dad. See you later."

We say goodbye to Coach and make our way back to the dance floor. Gathering him into my arms, we sway to the music, my hand on his lower back, holding him close.

"You didn't have to tell your dad about us."

"I know, but I wanted to. I want to be out in the open with you. I want everyone to know you’re mine."

I pull him to me, placing a kiss on his lips. His tongue slides into my mouth, and I swallow his moan. Thankfully, the music is loud in here since I don't want anyone to hear him but me.

"Take me back to our room, Kingston. I want you."

He kisses me again, and I pull away before we get too close on the dance floor. We quickly say goodbye to our friends before rushing out of the banquet hall.

"Wow, the blood moon is quite beautiful, isn't it?" Niko says, stopping in the middle of the walkway to stare up at the sky.

"It really is," I tell him, my eyes only on him.

"I might have been wrong about things. My feelings about humans. My insecurities about myself."

Facing him, I lift my hand up, my thumb brushing against his cheekbone. "And now?"

"Now, I'm ready to be myself. No more trying to hide under my beanie. No more hatred toward those who don't deserve it. I don't want to spend the rest of the year the way I spent the first part of it."

"I think that's a great idea." Attacking his mouth with mine, I shift my hands down to his firm ass. "Fuck, I can't wait to be in this ass."

Niko whimpers, shoving his tongue farther into my mouth. "Fuck, I want that, too. Come on, while Mateo is still out."

We rush back to the room, quickly stripping off our clothes as soon as we make it to Niko's room. Once Niko is naked, I gently push him onto the bed, lying down on top of him. I take my time relishing in his body. I kiss and lick all over his chest, making my way slowly down his body. Niko writhes and pants on the bed, but otherwise lets me continue my onslaught. I lick around his belly button, dipping my tongue in before sucking at the skin right above his cock.

Niko uses his hand to try and push my head farther down, causing me to chuckle. I snatch his hand, moving it up and interlocking our fingers. Lifting my head up, I tell him, "Let me do this," before working my way back toward his cock.

I use my finger to wipe up the pre-cum from his leaking slit, bringing it to my lips. His taste explodes in my mouth, and I groan needing more.

Shoving him into my mouth, I take him all the way in the back of my throat. I bob up and down on his cock, getting it nice and wet. After sucking him, I lean up, readjusting myself. I force his legs back, smiling when he quickly grabs hold of them and opens himself up to me.

"Goddamn, this is a gorgeous hole. It looks so good when it's filled with my cock."

"Oh, Medusa," Niko moans, tossing his head back.

Leaning back down, I bring his dick back to my mouth, sucking on the head. I take my time licking up his shaft, swirling around the head, then making my way back down to his glorious hole. I lick and suck on his hole, then give my attention back to his cock.

"Give me the lube," I command, loving when Niko immediately obeys. I try to grab the bottle but Niko keeps it out of reach.

"I want to open myself up, and I want you to watch."

"Okay," I breathe out.

We switch positions so I'm on my back and Niko straddles me backward, his ass in my face. I watch as he drizzles some lube onto his fingers before leaning forward letting me see that amazing hole again.

I reach my hands out and pull his cheeks apart, moaning as I do. "Hurry, Niko. I don't know how much longer I can wait."

Niko puts me out of my misery, his lubed finger finding his hole. He inserts two digits right away, his hole greedily sucking them in. I watch as he works himself, his fingers shoving in and out.

I snatch a condom off the bed, ripping it open and sliding it down my shaft. Niko pulls his fingers out, and I watch in amazement as his hole clenches, trying to find something to strangle.

"Fucking ride me, Niko." I slap his ass, and Niko turns around. He pours the lube on me, then lines his hole up. He doesn't wait or try to take it slow as he impales himself on my cock, throwing his head back in ecstasy.

"Niko," I gasp, my hands immediately finding his hips. "Take it slow."

"I don't need to," he moans, lifting himself up then dropping back down. "I'm ready... so fucking ready.

"Fuck, I'll say."

Niko takes his pleasure, fucking himself on my cock. He leans back onto my thighs, using them as leverage as he continues fucking himself. I thrust up into him, my eyes rolling back in my head. God, he feels so fucking good. His hole is so fucking tight and suffocating–I'll never get enough. I stroke him in tune with my thrusts, loving how much he leaks for me. His dick leaks like a faucet, creating a slippery surface for my hand to move with ease.

He quickly leans forward, resting his hands on my chest. He smiles at me softly, then we both move at the same time, meeting each other in a blazing kiss. He continues riding me and our lips never leave each other.

My balls draw up tight, and I know I'm fucking close. I grab him around the waist, flipping onto his back. Once we're both in our new positions, I start pounding into him relentlessly. His hands reach behind him, gripping the headboard, and the bed squeaks with our rough movements.

"You take my cock so fucking well."

"You fuck me so good, Kingston. Don't stop. Make me come everywhere. I want my stomach to be covered in cum, then I want you to lick it all up."

Unable to hold on any longer, I thrust again coming into the condom. Niko continues jerking himself until he's coming all over his stomach.

Falling down on the bed, I pull Niko into my arms, both of us breathing heavily.

"I love you," I tell him, leaning forward and sealing my mouth over his.

"I love you, too," he tells me when he pulls away. "Let's clean up, then I want you to hold me all night."

"I can do that."