Page 107 of Head Over Feels
“I’lllive,”Iwheezed out.
Felixstroked my back. “Shouldwe check to see if you’re bleeding?Imean, once you can walk again?”Hecoughed in an obvious attempt to conceal a laugh. “Ithink there’s some antibiotic ointment in the bathroom.”
Iwas able to straighten up a bit. “Ididn’t laugh when she did this to you the day we met.”
“Ilove you.”Felixbatted his eyes at me.
Ieyed him. “Uhhuh.Oneminute after theIloveyousare said, and you’re already trying to manipulate me?”
Hesmirked. “Isit working, bunny boo?”
Heseemed back to his regular self, which was adorable as fuck, soIcouldn’t keep myself from kissing him.Atleast until all the blood rushing to my dick reminded me of its recent injury.
Ipulled away fromFelixand examined the front of my dress pants.Ididn’t see any blood, butMariposa’sclaws had created a giant snag in the fabric.
“Dang,Idon’t think that can be repaired.”Felixleaned his head over my lap to get a closer look.Fuck.
ButIneeded to get our conversation back on track.Felixmight be in a better frame of mind right now, but something was eating at him, andIwanted him to tell me what it was.
“Felix,”Ipulled him back against my chest. “Tellme what’s on your mind.”
Hesighed and brought his hand up to fiddle with the buttons on my shirt.Takinga deep breath, he blurted, “Myapartmentleaseisabouttobeup.”
Oh.Ohhhh.
Fuck.Onceagain,Iwas the asshole who hadn’t communicated.Fuck.
Iwrapped both arms aroundFelixand squeezed. “I’msorryInever said anything about us living together.IguessIdidn’t want to rock the boat and remind you of your other options.”Icupped his face, stroking my fingers over the beautiful freckles on his cheeks. “Felix, would you please move in with me?Officially?”
Felixsat up, turned around and straddled my lap.Heleaned in and kissed me, then gave me the biggest smile. “Yes,Iwould love to.Ilove you.”
Ipulled his ass down to meet my groin. “Thisweekend we can go through your apartment and see what furniture you want to bring over here.Youneed to feel like this is your home too.”
Thatgot me another kiss, this one longer and with more tongue. “Mmmokay.Thatsounds good.”
Ipushed him back a little soIcould disengage for a minute.Hiseyes were half-lidded and his cheeks were red from my beard.Theupward thrust of my hips was mostly involuntary.Felixgasped andIran my hands down his sides to soothe him.
Isaid, “I’msorryI’msuch crap at talking.I’mgoing to try to do better.”
Hiseyes focused a little. “You’renot the only one in this relationship.I’vebeen worrying about this for a few weeks now andIhaven’t said anything.”
Isighed. “Iwas trying to spare you this, butIthink it would be a good idea for you to join me at my therapy sessions every so often.Lisawill make sure we’re communicating.”
Felixcocked his head. “I’mhappy to go, andIagree, it’s a good idea.Butwhy do you make it sound like it’s a bad thing?”
Igrimaced. “Lisais just sorightabout everything.Allthe fucking time.It’sirritating.”
Felixlaughed, andIwas pleased at how carefree he sounded.Ineeded to work harder to make sure he felt that way more often.
TalkingaboutLisareminded me. “I, um, have some news.”
“Goodnews?”Felixasked cautiously.
Ismiled and kissed him. “Ithink so.I’mgoing to buy the house fromCraig.”
Felixsucked in a breath and his smile matched mine. “Wow!Congratulations!”Hethrew himself forward and hugged me.Whichwas great up until his movement caused the fabric of my pants to bunch up over the punctures on my thigh fromMariposa’sclaws.Igrunted.
“What’sthe matter?Isit whereMariposagot you?”Felixscrambled to get off my lap.Itried to help him but ended up being more of a hindrance; he got his foot caught between the couch cushions and ended up tumbling to the floor.
