Page 45 of Peach Tree Family

Chapter 11

Seth went to bed first and Theo expected to feel some relief when he was gone, but he actually felt worse without him there. Knowing he acted like a jealous fool didn't help.

But the way Hannah acted was worse. He couldn't bring himself to talk to Seth about everything she said, but she did a lot more than stick up for him. She was letting him know Seth was her territory, talking about him like he was hers for the taking and Theo should just back the hell off.

He couldn't believe he let Hannah get to him like that. But Theo had half convinced himself that Seth was gay. He still might be bi, but the way he went for Hannah after kissing him, Theo didn't care what he was. That didn't mean he could stop thinking about him, even fantasizing about him, except images of him with Hannah would intrude.

Knowing he couldn't sleep, Theo didn't even bother going to the bedroom he shared with Ace. He tried watching some of the shows he had saved so he wouldn't waste his data. He did some texting with friends who were up late, but nothing could distract him from Seth.

Straying from the screen, his eyes would focus on the short hallway leading to the bedrooms and he would wonder if Seth's door stood open like it did before, if he might be awake.

Finally he had enough of wondering and he got up and went over there.

Yes, Seth's door was open. As soon as Theo stopped in his doorway, he sat up.

Not knowing what else to say, Theo stated the obvious, "Not asleep."

"I wasn't sleepy. I just wanted to give you some time to yourself. But you're here." Seth's voice was low, inviting Theo to come closer while he sat as if waiting for him to come in.

No, it was the need building up in him that made Theo go inside. Shutting the door of Seth's room, he found himself in darkness then blinked as the lamp came on.

"I like looking at you," Seth said.

Damn, how was he supposed to turn back now? How was he supposed to walk out? He couldn't, not when Seth was looking up at him, searching his eyes, still waiting while Theo hung back by the door.

"I have a feeling that in the morning I won't know if you were really here," Seth whispered.

"Want me to make you remember it?" Theo asked him.

"Yes."

The simple answer sent Theo closer, and he climbed on the mattress with his knees on either side of Seth's legs. Grabbing him by the arms, Theo pulled him in. He was seeking Seth's warmth as he leaned in, grazing his neck with his teeth, licking and then sucking at his pulse point.

Already, Seth was breathing so hard, and all Theo did was put his arms around him and kiss his neck. Seth wasn't the only one. Theo's heart was racing.

Oh God, he wanted more of this, more of Seth's body firm, muscular, shuddering while Theo's lips grazed the cords of his neck.

"Theo," Seth gasped into his ear.

Then Seth's arms were around him but just barely like he was afraid to hold him. One hand stroked his hair, the other skimmed over his lower back.

"Oh Theo," he said again, his voice shaky, breath hot.

It didn't feel like Theo thought it would. Seth's hands on him were gentle, touching him wherever he could but not like he was demanding anything. It didn't feel like Seth was trying to rush him to do anything more, but like he would be fine if this was all they did, just hung onto each other, pressed close, breathing hard.

But would Theo be all right with it? He would not. Even if his reasons for coming in here were stupid – to claim Seth, show him he was better than any girl. Now he just needed Seth, needed to taste him, have him, make him come.

"Don't you make a sound," he told Seth and pushed him down on the mattress.

This was dumb, such a bad idea. He shouldn't be doing it. But there he was, pushing Seth's sweatshirt up so he could grope his chest and lower his face to graze his nipples with his teeth.

Hissing, Seth arched off the mattress, but his hands held Theo in place. It's not like Theo was going anywhere. Drunk on the feel of him, the warmth of his skin, Theo kissed lower. All thoughts left this head as his mouth mapped the ridges of his abs.

Pushing down his sweatpants, he heard Seth let out a throaty, choked off sound and felt his big, hard cock pop free. Fuck, this was too much.

Theo rubbed the palm of his hand lightly from balls to tip and groaned while Seth cursed.

"I thought you didn't swear," Theo teased him.

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