Cupid Calling

by Viano Oniomoh

They didn’t bring you into this world just so you could repay them one day; that’s not how unconditional love works.”

Ejiro had that look on his face—eyebrows furrowed, lips slightly pursed, eyes intense. He didn’t look worried at all, just simply … focused. Obiora sucked in a sharp breath, quickly tearing his gaze away before anyone could notice. Shit buggering bloody fuck Ejiro was so fucking hot when he looked like that what the fuck.

“Are those for me?” he asked, his voice light and teasing. “Yes,” Obiora said, deciding not to crack a joke instead like he wanted to. “Oh,” Ejiro breathed, probably surprised at the seriousness, but obviously pleased. Obiora handed over the flowers with a slight bow. “My love.” Though no red showed up on his deep, lovely dark skin, Obiora could tell Ejiro was blushing furiously. “Stop it,” he said, and then shyly, “Thank you.” Obiora held a hand out, his heart skipping a beat when Ejiro didn’t hesitate to tangle their fingers. They left the station like that, hand in hand, and like the rest of the world had ceased to exist.

“All the words in the world couldn’t even begin to describe how badly I want you,” he admitted huskily. “But you’re obviously not ready.” Ejiro swallowed visibly. “But I—I want it. I want you,” he confessed, like it was a secret. A hot bolt of desire shot up Obiora’s legs, which he ignored. “You can want me and still not exactly be ready,” Obiora said, pecking him on his lips. Then he leaned in closer to whisper, “Besides, I like my consent explicit; absolutely zero hesitation.”

but I was wondering if maybe you’d like to cuddle on the sofa for a bit? I’ve just—I’ve missed you. And to be honest, I’d also like to compensate for all the times during the competition where I wanted to hold you but I couldn’t.” Ejiro laughed, though the shine didn’t leave his eyes. “That’s probably going to be a lot of cuddles.” “An infinite amount of cuddles, yes,” Obiora said, winking. Ejiro grinned, his happiness sunny and unreserved. “Come on, then. Cuddling sounds perfect.”