The Bad Boy's Dirty Little Secret BL Chapter 57: Moving In

Landon’s P.O.V

“Do you think Night and Kai are gonna be alright?” Devon stood leaning against the doorjamb as I stood at the balcony, putting out the clothes to dry.

The early morning air was cool and crisp against my skin and the sun shore brightly, promising a bright new day. However, I couldn’t help but feel like there were ominous clouds lurking in the horizon and that everything could take a dark turn at any given point.

Last night, Kai had called us along with Night to let us know what had gone down at Night’s house earlier that evening, and I wasn’t really surprised at what had happened in all honesty. Because I’d known Night most of my childhood and they hadn't always been the strict, abusive parents they are now.

They used to love Night and care about him, spoil him rotten even, which was why he grew up to be a tad arrogant as well…that was until he came out to them as gay and everything changed in a blink of an eye.

Night had told me that his parents had sat quietly for a few minutes, almost like they hadn't heard him, until his father had burst out laughing and asked if this was one of his new phases and if he wanted to have fun ‘exploring the rainbow’. It was only then that Night had realized that despite the way his parents had loved and spoilt him…they had another side to them that he hadn't been aware of.

Things had gotten even worse when he had been abused by his ex and instead of showing that guy that his actions had consequences, Night’s parents had chosen to lock Night up instead and had him change schools as if he were the one at fault.

“I have no idea of knowing, honestly.” I told Devon now, because it was the truth. “I want them to be together and I want things to turn out for the best, but I’ve known Night for a long time now and I’ve known his parents too. They aren’t the nicest people and I don’t think they’re simply going to let their son walk out on them that easily. Night is their only child, and their heir.”

“Makes sense.” Devon sighed, walking out onto the balcony shirtless.

His sweatpants hung low on his waist, exposing the v, and the light dusting of hair and his body was incredibly marvelous for a boxer. The toned muscles of his abdomen and the six packs were dangerous enough, but he had also just woken up from his slumber so his dark hair spilled all over his forehead and somehow managed to make him even more gorgeous that his usual tidy hairstyle.

A small smirk played on his lips and I realized that I had been caught ogling. So I quickly turned away from him, but it was already too late.

“With you look at me like that, it seems like you want us to end up back in the bed again…together.”

Devon’s voice came from right behind me, as his hands snaked around my waist and his hot breath fanned my neck.

I shivered under his touch, as his lips lightly grazed the exposed column of my neck, before my eyes darted around the neighborhood, wondering if someone had accidentally spotted us together like this, huddled close so intimately.

Panicked, I pushed Devon away from me, looking around frantically once more to ensure that we hadn't been discovered, before I turned to face him.

Devon blinked several time, his face a mask of confusion as he stared at me in disbelief. “What are you doing?”

“What were you doing?” I countered, narrowing my eyes. “This is my parent’s house!”

“So?”

“So!” I raised my eyebrows at him. “Seriously, Devon!”

“Don’t tell me…your parents are like Night’s too?” His eyebrows shot up as he assessed me from head to toe.  “Did they abuse you about your sexuality?”

“What? No!” I shook my head immediately. “They never did that!”

“Then why are you afraid of this being your parent’s house or people watching us be together?” He tilted his head to the side, studying me. “Or is it that…you never told them?”

I set aside the laundry basket, looking down in shame as I bit on my lower lip. I slowly nodded, hoping that Devon didn’t catch that, but of course, nothing really escaped his sight.

“So…your parents have no idea that you’re gay and that you’re dating a guy?”

I nodded once again, afraid to look into his eyes and see the disappointment in them.

To be honest, my parents weren’t bad at all. But after watching Night struggle with his parents for years, it’s given me a fear of even wanting to discover myself. It had taken me a lot of courage to admit my own preferences, even to myself. If it weren’t for Devon making the first move, I don’t think I would’ve ever had the courage to look him in the eyes in the first place.

“Hey…” I felt Devon put two fingers under my chin as he lifted my face up to his. “What’s going on in that pretty little head of yours?”

“I…um…” I swallowed hard. How do I say this to him without sounding like an ass?

“Sooo…let’s go over the details, shall we?” Devon looked thoughtful for a second. “Your parents aren’t bad, but they just don’t know about your preferences. And knowing you, it seems like you haven’t had the courage to speak out your mind yet. And since they used to live in this neighborhood before and will return soon…you don’t want your parents knowing that you were with a guy, from the neighbors who would, no doubt, add their own twist to the truth and make you look bad in front of your parents?”

Devon grinned at my flabbergasted expression. “I guess that about sums up the whole deal, right?”

I nodded slowly, my mouth agape as I stated at this magnificent man in front of me. How? How does he always figure out what to say and at exactly what time? How does he always manage to figure out what’s going through my mind without me having to explain it to him?

Even in our group, I had always been the biggest introvert, used to keeping my thoughts and feelings hidden. I had only ever seen Night being this attentive towards me but that was mainly because of the fact that we had been friends for a while now. But with Devon, I felt like an open book, someone who was easy to read and understand.

“Are you mad at me?” I asked, a bit hesitant.

“Whatever for?” Devon frowned.

“For pushing you away just now? For being afraid of letting my parents know about us? About me?”

“I’m not mad at you for being afraid, Lan,” Devon looked around before pulling me inside the room and heading straight towards the bed, where he plopped down first, before pulling me onto his lap.

“Now that we’re alone,” he grinned, wrapping his arms around my waist. “Like I said, I’m not mad. I understand how difficult it is for  some of us to express who we are, especially when we’re uncertain about what reaction we’re going to get. However…”

Devon let out a sigh, looking thoughtful. “If this keeps up…it might become a problem for us.”

“What…what do you mean?” I asked, my heart thrashing against my ribcage.

Did he…want to break up with me?

“I mean…the only time I can get to do something naughty and fun with you will only be indoors.” He pouted. “No hugging on the balcony, no frolicking on the terrace and definitely no goodbye kiss when I go back to my condo.”

Umm…I think my mind was still stuck at ‘frolicking on the terrace’. Why did that actually sound…interesting?

“Then…wh-what do you suggest we do?” I asked, swallowing the lump in my throat.

“Let’s move in together.” He suggested, without a second’s hesitation. “At my condo.”

“Huh?” My jaw dropped. “Move in?”

“We practically live together at your house as well.” He shrugged casually. “The only difference is moving to my condo. It’s pretty high up, so no nosy neighbors to peek through the window. And it’s closer to school. The only difference is that it’ll be a bit smaller than this house.”

“I…I don’t mind.” I told him immediately. “I think…it may be a good idea.”

At least in this way, we can both be ourselves and not have to worry about my parents finding out.

“Thank you,” Devon grinned before he pulled me in for a kiss.