Page 17 of Their Little Helper

Sitting up like he had a spring in his back, Daddy gave Papa his full attention. “We have to model a healthy relationship for our boy and make sure he sees aftercare put into practice in healthy ways.”

I had a feeling Papa really didn’t like having to agree with Daddy but he nodded slowly. “I agree. We don’t always see situations like this as scenes, but aftercare is important in all situations that could be taken as a scene.”

He was so cute.

Daddy nodded but I couldn’t tell if he thought Papa was cute or not. “It might take us a few times to remember it consistently but we’ll get it right for him.”

For me.

They were going to be nice to each other for me or they were going to be healthy together for me?

“Absolutely.” Papa gave Daddy a thoughtful look. “Thank you for following through on your promise and…and for kissing me thoroughly.”

He just kept getting cuter and cuter.

Oh, Daddy smiled.

He thought Papa was cute too.

“I’m very glad to have gotten a chance to kiss you thoroughly and I’m even more appreciative that we have chemistry.” Shaking his head, Daddy sighed. “It would’ve been terrible if we had the chemistry of dead fish and had to deal with it so we could be with Harley.”

Okay, they were both adorable…and kind of insane, but evidently I thought that was desirable in a partner?

Maybe that was why my dating life had gone so badly?

“Terrible.” Nodding, Papa frowned. “But I’m going to need you to think about what kind of limits you’d like to have with me. I’ve never dated another Dom before.”

Oh.

Oh.

“I’m technically a switch but I’d like to stay in Dom mode for the time being.” Cocking his head, Daddy studied Papa as relief ran through me that I didn’t have to point it out. “I can see myself submitting to you, but I’d like to get to know you more first. It’s been a while since I’ve had a Dom and I’m really not sure I’m up to that much stress at the moment.”

Huh?

Papa blinked but it didn’t take him long to translate Dally speak into real words. “If they can’t handle your personality when you submit, they weren’t the right Dom for you. I think you’d give Harley the same advice.”

Daddy crossed his arms over his chest and glared at Papa. “I don’t appreciate having my own words thrown back in my face.”

Instead of responding angrily to Daddy, Papa raised one eyebrow. “I tossed it at most. Gently handed the words is probably the most accurate description.”

Daddy huffed. “You’re lucky you’re cute, Pokey.”

Papa didn’t seem to know how to respond to any of that, so he looked over at me. “We’re going to have a very healthy relationship, don’t worry.”

I didn’t believe that for a second, but I nodded anyway since it seemed like the politest way to handle it. “I…I’m not jealous about you guys…kissing…I just thought…I just thought you needed to know that.”

And confessing that meant I wouldn’t have to lie to Papa.

It also seemed to help change the subject slightly because Papa turned to Daddy. “You don’t give off jealousy vibes, but I think I should make sure of that.”

Because he liked good communication and healthy relationships…and yet still seemed to be attracted to someone like Dally.

“It’s a good idea to check, but no, I’m not the jealous type.” Daddy studied Papa for a moment. “You seem like the…possessive type?”

“Yes.” Papa didn’t bother denying it…probably because it wasn’t a surprise. “But if you’re both mine, I don’t have any reason to be jealous. However, if our boy belongs to you and me but you don’t and I don’t have a relationship with you, I might end up stressed about the jealousy parts.”

That was kind of hard to follow but Daddy seemed to think it was easy.

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