~Song mentioned: Moonlight by Kali Uchis~
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Fuck this feels good!!
Dhiraj relished the feeling of the warm water around him. He was tired as hell. After all, he was working harder than he ever did now. And rather than the illicit activities of his clan, his attention was focused more on his "white money" [A/N: Not really but still] construction business. The reason was simple. Now that his mate was into picture, he simply couldn't stop imagining his life ahead. He wanted his family, his kids and his beloved, the kind of peace and security that he never got to experience growing up. He absolutely WOULD NOT let his mate and his kids be a part of the gray-grim world that he was thrust into.
He got pushed into such life because of his parents, by his birth, his life. And now that he finally, FINALLY had a chance to live the one dream his heart ached for since what felt like an eternity, he decided he would never ever ever let any nefarious thing touch them. So he will have to work hard. Build his power to protect what's precious to him.
I will do everything to protect him. He let go off his worries as he suspended his body freely, floating on the water. He felt a strange tranquility. It might be because of him, the alpha smiled to himself at that thought.
"Don't you feel cold?"A voice interrupted Dhiraj's merry time. His eyes flash open. It was Nakul, standing by the edge of the roof-top pool.
"It's warm. The pool has a heating system." He replied. He had no idea why Nakul was there. Nakul rarely came to the pool.
"Oh." Nakul neared the edge, dipping his toes a bit into the water. It was warm indeed. "Must be feeling nice."
Does he wanna get in? Dhiraj had his doubts. "So....why don't you try getting in?"
"I can?" Nakul stared at the alpha wide eyed, too surprised that he was granted the permission.
Dhiraj didn't understand why Nakul responded that way." Y-Yeah. Why not? You thought you can't come here?"
Nakul averted his eyes. Because that was precisely what he thought. "Yeah......I thought since your room is on this floor. Like this is your floor so I can't-I can't come here."
WHAT? What's the logic behind that? Dhiraj was too stunned to speak. But he got over his astonishment quickly. Baby, I would LOVE for you to come here. Or even to my room, the mutt wanted to scream. But obviously he cannot do that. He reined in his thoughts before answering. "That-hahaha. I don't know why you thought that but...."
Dhiraj neared the pool's edge. Resting his forearms on the rim, he looked at his mate with lovesick puppy eyes. "You can come here whenever you want. In fact, why don't you hop in now?" Dhiraj casually suggested.
"I can? Now?"
"Yeah. If you want to."
"Of course." Without even a single thought, Nakul removed his shirt, pulled his pants down and jumped into the pool. And the only thought consuming in the alpha's mind was that: He's in my pool. With me. Practically naked. It took Dhiraj a solid minute to finally register in his mind the situation he was in. And despite being thrilled, he had to bite his tongue to keep his thoughts, hands and body in check. DON'T JUMP ON HIM. DON'T!!
He restrained himself from going even 1 foot close to his mate. But his eyes simply won't let go of the sight in front of him. How could he not gawk at his mate. Those athletic muscles that Nakul had were quite pristine. As if perfectly carved by God himself. How could he not soak in such a soothing sight to eyes. He gulped more as the urge to feel that smooth skin under fingers rose within him.
NO! Control yourself Dhiraj. Think about something else. Like look at the sky. Wow! It's so dark. And the trees. They are dark too. The honking of the vehicles( A/N: there's none). But despite the alpha making some desperate attempts to distract himself, the warm water and the silence around them only made Dhiraj steal glances at his mate.
Nakul noticed one such glance. Their eyes met and Dhiraj immediately looked in the opposite direction, all embarrassed. He's embarrassed? About what? Nakul couldn't help but giggle at that. He decided he had enough swim and headed towards Dhiraj.
"Don't you want to swim? I hope I'm not stopping you from doing that-"
"NO" Dhiraj immediately responded. "I just....wanted to get a soak." He tried playing cool but his eyes won't stop wandering off of Nakul's bare chest.
He tried distracting himself once again. "Do you want some drinks or stuff? I'll call someone-"
"No. Why bother them? It's quite late now." Nakul tried being considerate of the housekeeping staff.
"It's what they get paid for. And that too quite well."
Although those words simply glide off Dhiraj's tongue, they made Nakul arch an eyebrow.
"Are you trying to show off how rich you are?" He cheekily asked his doubts.
"I thought I already did back then." He hinted at Nakul's shopping spree a month or 2 back.
And now it was Nakul's turn to be embarrassed. Sucking his lips inside, he didn't know how he should react to that. "I....." the confident Chad stuttered. Maybe it was best to admit his mistake. "Sorry. I spent quite a bit back then."
But Dhiraj had absolutely no issue with his mate spending all of his money. After all, he was the exact reason why the alpha was even amassing his wealth. "No, I don't mind it. As I said before. Money touched by you is money well spent." His flirty eyes kept looking at his mate, simply trying to showcase how much they love him. And those enchanting eyes worked their magic.
The fierce kitty broke into a smile. His lighthearted giggles followed next. The spirit of the night changed. As if someone had sprayed a scent of budding love into the air.
The giggles soon stopped as Nakul turned towards Dhiraj, wearing a mischievous smile." You know what, something else will make this swim even better?
"What?"
Nakul turned towards the edge. He grabbed his phone, clicked on it a few times and soon Dhiraj got to know what Nakul was talking about. Some drums kick in and the lady starts singing in her celestial voice.
~I just wanna get high with my lover~
~Veo una muñeca cuando miro en el espejo~
Dhiraj didn't understand those words, but what he could feel was that tiny smile Nakul kept wearing as those words were spoken.
~Kiss, kiss, looking dolly, I think I may go out tonight
I just wanna ride, get high in the moonlight~
They simply let that voice do its magic, often stealing glances at each other. Suddenly it felt as if they were highschool kids, sitting beside their crush. With heart beating furiously, mixed with anxiety but you just simply can't hide that smile.
~Baby, it's been a hell of a day
But I know a place we can escape~
The silence between them suddenly felt awkward as clearly, they understood the intent behind those words.
~Find out how it feels to let go of everything, be free
When you're here with me~
Finally the song hit the chorus.
~I just wanna get high with my lover~
Those lines only made Nakul more awkward. He got extra conscious with that certain word of "lover." He didn't understand how he should look natural. But thankfully Dhiraj came to his rescue.
"What language is that?" Dhiraj genuinely didn't understand what language that lady was singing in.
"It's Spanish. Should I tell you what she means?"
"You know the language?" Dhiraj couldn't help but marvel.
"Yeah. We had it for highschool."
"Wow." Dhiraj was a simpleton when it came to academic education. He had the minimum required education of a graduate which wasn't too fancy either. "I guess I'm just an uneducated thug here."
"I don't think so...." Nakul begged to differ. Even though Dhiraj might not have some fancy education, Nakul could easily conclude by the way he moved that he certainly had the brains to think big and get things done. "I think you're a very shrewd man."
"You think so?" For some reason Dhiraj's eyes almost light up.
"I do. By the way, want me to translate what she's saying?" Nakul offered to help.
"Oh...yeah...Of course."
"Ummm....It means something like.....I see a doll when I look in the mirror...."He tried his best to ascertain the meaning of those words, as if he wanted to impress the alpha with his skills.
But unexpectedly, Dhiraj wore a questioning expression. "Hmmm?! I thought it meant something else to be honest."
"Like what?" Nakul's stern eyes questioned the man.
And the alpha took that moment to shorten the distance between them. Dhiraj went dangerously close to Nakul. "Like.....I wanna get drunk with your eyes...with the way u look at me....." He whispered those words in his low seductive voice, diminishing the gap in between them more with every passing second. The musky pheromones mixed with the air around them. And as Nakul's body sensed them, reacting almost immediately to them. His body started feeling drowsy.
"That's...that's a good line...but that's not what it means..."
Dhiraj moved closer, their faces only centimeters apart. He too could sense the earthy aroma of Nakul's pheromones. His whispers grew softer, as if they were meant only for Nakul's ears. He returned Nakul's drowsy gaze with equally intoxicated eyes.
"Ahh....sucks...." His fingers found their way to Nakul's, intertwining with them as he continued. "Her voice made me feel that....that I do wanna get drunk in your eyes...."
He IS a very shrewd man... Nakul broke into a blush hearing those words and Dhiraj too wore a triumphant smile. Something about that smile told him, he could try taking the next step in their relationship.
Maybe I can....I can talk to him about us. And with that intention, Dhiraj began, "Nakul..."
Now it was Nakul who inch closer with a, "Hmmmm?" Their foreheads touch. And that simple touch made Dhiraj breathless.
But he continued, "I don't want to rush but....I think I should say this." Their noses touch with lips only a few millimeters apart. Dhiraj's throat when dry. He gulped. "I really want to be with you. I might look like a thug, but please know that my feelings are sincere."
"Hmmm..." replied Nakul as his lips softly touched the Alpha's. Dhiraj froze. Even in his wildest dream he didn't expect that Nakul would initiate a kiss. But for Nakul things were different. Maybe it was the intoxication of those tempting pheromones that got him drunk because all he could think was: How can he resist such a passionate man? Rather why should he? They were mates right? It meant that they were made for each other. Maybe he just shouldn't resist his instincts anymore.
Dhiraj on the other hand refocused himself. He MUST clarify his side. "Nakul, I want you to answer me first. I want to know what you think about this. What you think about us-" Dhiraj was once again stopped his mate's rosy lips. They were focused more on how to fulfill their carnal desire. Dhiraj was tempted too. But he pushed through.
"I want to touch you so bad. But once we get close, I feel like.....like what if you don't want this. I....don't want to keep playing this game of push and pull-"
Nakul paid no heed to Dhiraj's concerned words. He was rather busy enjoying the pleasures of his carnal instincts.
"Nakul-umph-" Dhiraj tried some more. "If we keep doing this....I think I might lose control-"
Nakul didn't give a damn. His mind was rather consumed by those pleasure drowning pheromones. His lips, adamant to seek pleasure, once again found their way to the alpha. This time it was him attacking with those flowery hickeys. His hands made their way to Dhiraj's broad back, tracing every muscle they could feel. Dhiraj let go of his rationale.
His hands too joined the quest. His fingers that aced to touch his mate's skin felt every inch of Nakul's body, often rubbing those rose buds named nipples. Everytime he grazed Nakul's nipples, Nakul let out a raspy groan that only made the alpha lose his mind. His lips sucked on to those shoulder blades, nibbling down Nakul's neckline.
Even if Nakul wasn't honest with his words, his body showcased that candor. It craved for its alpha touch. Those perky nipples, rock hard cock, overflowing pheromones, those sweet yet tortured moans, his gyrating hips pushing themselves on to the alpha were enough evidence for Dhiraj to finally reap his rewards.
His hands couldn't control themselves anymore. They slipped inside Nakul's wet boxers, tracing the crack of Nakul's plum ass. And though they were in the water, Dhiraj could feel those thick juices that were secreted by Nakul's womb. His mind went into overdrive mode. He couldn't hold himself back any longer. How could he? He had been waiting for so long. And with his mate grinding on him, he simply couldn't. He slipped his middle finger inside that hole. He could immediately feel it's tightness. Fuuucccahhhhhk......if my finger feels so good, how will my cock feel?! It was clearly evident to him that that place had never been explored. I'll have to be patient here.
"AHHH..." Nakul winced in pain. He felt as if someone was opening him up from within. His heart started beating frantically, as that sharp piercing pain brought him back to his senses. Experiencing something for the 1st time can be scary. Especially if one isn't the type of person who is open to them.
Being vulnerable. Nakul wasn't ready to do that. That felt scary. He always had to look out for himself. He never had anyone's shoulder to rest his head on. And now that this man was trying to explore him in such an intimate way......he just....didn't know how to accept that affection. So he did what he knew the best. Run away.
"STOP!" Nakul pushed Dhiraj away.
His eyes met Dhiraj's and what he saw was pain. Those eyes were hurt. But what his instincts screamed in that moment were, RUN! He simply couldn't stand looking at those eyes. They were sincere and they got hurt because of him. Guilt consumed him. He immediately got out of the pool, picked up a towel and walked away, leaving Dhiraj with only thought that kept repeating itself like a broken record.
He's scared of me. I scared him. FUCK! I'm such an asshole.
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