Chapter 83: Apology from god
Chapter 82
Jack
They move at a snail’s pace, like they’re both standing at the edge of a cliff they’ve circled for years and finally decided to jump together.
But Ciel moves first.
Wow.
It’s slow at first, a soft lean-in, like the world has narrowed down to the two of them and the inches of air between their lips. Nolan freezes, his knuckles going pale where his fingers clutch the sheets, and for a heartbeat I can actually hear the sound of my own pulse thudding in my ears.
Then Ciel’s lips brush his, a whisper of a kiss, and Nolan just melts.
My grin spreads before I can stop it.
The way Nolan’s hands flex against the bedding like he’s holding on to something solid to keep from shattering apart is adorable.
He really, really likes Ciel.
It’s written all over him, in the stiff set of his shoulders slowly unraveling, in the way his breath catches just before Ciel kisses him again.
The second kiss isn’t tentative. It’s slow but hungry, the kind of kiss that unravels years of quiet wanting. Their mouths fit together easily, too
easily, like they’ve been waiting for this exact moment to happen.The air in the room shifts. Their breaths grow rougher, their hands more certain. At some point, they stop being aware of me entirely.
I might as well be the ghost of Christmas past perched at the edge of the bed, watching them fall into each other.
I’m afraid to make a sound, afraid to even breathe, in case I break the spell. But I can’t look away either.
Just best friends, my ass.
I swear it’s hotter. Their kiss deepens, grows messier, wetter, like they’ve finally given up pretending, and that’s exactly what I’m here for.
Their kiss has literally upped the temperature in the room.
The air is thick, hot—almost humid with the weight of their breaths. I watch the way Nolan tilts his head and the soft sound Ciel makes against his mouth, and something in my stomach flips. Then Nolan moves, swift and certain, dragging Ciel onto his lap like he’s done it a hundred times before. Guess the little doggy is not wasting his chance at all.
I can’t help the sound that escapes me. A low, desperate groan.
Why the hell didn’t I do this earlier?
My pants are so uncomfortable it’s almost painful. I shift in my seat, and it does nothing to help. I’ve never been more turned on in my life, I’m afraid to even touch myself because I might cum from the slight contact.
Fuck.
It’s like watching 3D porn—but worse. Or better. I don’t even know anymore.
Ciel’s fingers slide into Nolan’s hair, tugging lightly, and Nolan lets out a sound that’s deep enough to make my pulse skip. Ciel leans into him fully now, his knees on either side of Nolan’s hips, his shirt riding up just enough to show a sliver of skin that’s flushed and warm.
Nolan’s hands find Ciel’s waist, holding him in place like he’s something precious and possessive at the same time. Their lips part and meet again in quick, wet sounds that shouldn’t be as erotic as they are.
But they are. They really, really are.
Ciel’s pheromones start bleeding into the air, sweet and sharp and intoxicating. It hits me like a spark. It’s time to join the fray.
"Anyone, please. I’m a little neglected here," I say, dramatic and a little breathless.
They keep kissing.
Are they forreal?
"Hello?" I try again, louder.
Nothing. Not even a flinch.
I cross my arms. Unbelievable. I could probably burst into flames right now, and they wouldn’t notice.
Nolan makes this low noise against Ciel’s mouth that’s downright indecent, and Ciel melts against him, hips shifting just a little. My brain short-circuits for a second. I let out an exhale that’s half groan, half laugh.
"Wow. Okay. Sure. Don’t mind me," I mutter, throwing my hands up like some tragic extra in a romance drama.
"I’m just here. Third wheel. Warm furniture. Air."
Still nothing.
I exhale slowly standing off the chair and stepping forward until I’m right in front of them—because clearly, subtlety isn’t working here. My hand slips around the front of Ciel’s throat, not rough, just enough pressure to tilt his head back and make him look at me.
His breath stutters.
"Did you forget who’s omega you are, hmm?" I ask, voice low, a little dangerous, a little teasing.
Ciel blinks up at me through those ridiculous scarlet lashes, cheeks flushed pink, lips kiss-swollen, eyes glassy with heat.He looks wrecked already, and I didn’t even get to play yet.
And finally—finally—the duo remembers I exist.
Nolan lifts his head too, mouth slick, chest rising and falling like he just ran a marathon. His pupils are blown wide, fixed on me with that mix of defiance and need that’s so very him.
I hum, pleased. "That’s more like it."
My free hand comes up to Nolan’s face, fingers sliding along his jaw until my thumb rests against his lower lip.
His breath hitches when I rub it there. He looks almost offended that I’ve interrupted them but he doesn’t pull back.
Looking at both their faces, I attain enlightenment. This must be why human beings have two arms.
I let my thumb press lightly against Nolan’s lip and my palm tighten slightly at Ciel’s throat, just enough to remind them who’s pulling the strings here.
"Neglect me again," I add softly, "and I might just have to do something drastic."
Their eyes flick to each other, then back to me, and it’s delicious.
Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.
If there is a god, is this your apology for the absolute trash fire that was my last life? If so—I forgive you.
My voice drops, smooth and final, "I don’t know how much time we’ve got before Ivan gets back... so let’s make it worth it."
Their breaths sync up, shaky, expectant.
I let go of their faces just long enough to step back, tilt my head, and grin like the cat who got the cream.
"Naked. Both of you."