❥ KNOX'S POV

Knox's self-control crumbles the second his lips touch Everett's.

A wave of heat surges through his body, his heart pounding in his chest like a drum as he pulls Everett closer, deepening the kiss.

Knox swallows every whimper and every moan that Everett makes as their mouths move together in a desperate dance of passion and hunger. The butterflies in Knox's stomach are throwing a fucking rave right now. He makes no attempt to silence them, especially not after Everett pulls the band off Knox's hair to sink his hands in and tug.

"Everett..." Knox tightens his grip on Everett's waist and lifts him effortlessly, hauling the boy onto his lap in one swift motion. "Kitten," he whispers against Everett's lips, his hands trembling and his voice rough with need. "What the hell are we doing?"

"Kissing, obviously." Everett's eyes meet Knox's, and he's immediately struck by their intensity. Longing and something else he can't quite decipher is loud in Knox's grey gaze. "Been a long time coming, don't you think? No more interruptions. Not this time."

"Not this time," Knox repeats, but for a moment, he hesitates to go any further despite the fire growing behind Everett's flushed expression. "Are you sure about this?"

Are you sure about me?

"What do you seriously think?" Everett questions, rolling his hips and gaining a low growl in response. "Of course, I'm sure..." One hand rests on Knox's shoulder, and the other strokes the back of his neck. "I'm more sure about this than I've been about anything else in my entire life," Everett declares, and the raw honesty in his voice makes Knox's chest tighten and patience snap.

"Fuck it." Knox crashes their lips together again, this time with a ferocity that catches them both off-guard. His demanding tongue parts Everett's sweet lips, licking in and tasting him as the world and all its problems fade away. "Soon," Knox murmurs the promise while cupping and roughly squeezing Everett's ass. "Real fucking soon."

"Yes," Everett moans, his hands yanking off Knox's cut to properly roam over Knox's body. His fingers glide over the smooth contours of Knox's muscles, and Everett can feel Knox's heart hammering against his chest. A testament to the mounting sexual tension growing between them.

"Soon..." Everett licks at Knox's lips before finding the hem of his shirt and pulling up. "Wanna know how it'll feel to ride your cock." The shirt lands somewhere across the room, and Everett's hands glide their way down Knox's bare chest, his skin warm to the touch. "Fucking dying to know how it'll feel to have you buried inside me." Everett fists a hand in Knox's hair, tugging it back to lick and mark his neck. "Tell me you want the same."

"You know I do," Knox groans, his mind completely clouded with lust. So much that he isn't even terrified by the fact that he's never wanted anyone as much as he wants Everett right now.

He's completely helpless to resist the pull of their connection.

"Then touch me," Everett challenges, rolling his hips down again and again, hungry for more friction. "Make me cum. Need to feel you on me. In me. Anywhere. Please..." Everett kisses Knox again, deeper and almost punishing, before breaking away to catch his breath. "Knox..." A thousand unspoken thoughts pass between them. "Fucking touch me."

Knox growls at the command, a devious smile stretching across his face as he maneuvers their bodies into a more relaxed position on the bed. He pins Everett down with his hips, holding himself up with one hand while gripping Everett's throat with the other.

"You're pushing it, little kitten. Tempting me with your filthy fucking words and your needy fucking body," Knox warns.

"So what? You love it," Everett teases with half-lidded eyes.

"That's not the point." Knox squeezes the boy's throat, and Everett's mouth falls slack as he moans and bucks his hips, silently begging for more as his dick throbs viciously in his jeans.

"You're too weak to take my cock right now. I said I'd never hurt you and I meant it," Knox says, removing his hand from Everett's throat to rid Everett of his clothes. "But I can make you cum in other ways. So many different ways... Would you like to find out how?"

"God, yes. Please make me cum. Do whatever you want," Everett pleads, Knox's hand back around his throat, his breath hitching when Knox's lips find a particularly sensitive spot on his chest. Heat pools in his belly and he cries out when Knox's mouth and teeth tease his erect nipples, showering each one with attention. "Please, please..." Everett sinks both hands into Knox's hair, pushing him down and down. "More. Suck me. Begging you... I'll do anything."

Knox chuckles darkly. He pauses with his head hovering above Everett's hips, his eyes searching Everett's for any sign of doubt, but he finds none.

"What do I get in return?" Knox asks, his thumb swirling around the head of Everett's cock. "What do I get for making a mess out of you in my bed?"

"You get a-anything you want."

"Anything?"

"Yes."

Knox abruptly pulls back to move off the bed. Everett watches the man's every move, his mouth watering as Knox strips completely naked. Knox's chiseled physique is one to be admired, from his washboard abs to his thick thighs and firm ass.

Everett bursts into giggles when Knox scoops him up to carry him into the bathroom. "Wait! What are you doing?"

"We're going to wash up."

"And... after that?"

"I'm going to make you cum, and then I'm going to fuck your pretty little mouth."

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❥ EVERETT'S POV

LATER

Knox exhales an exasperated breath after shutting off the hair dryer for the third time. "Can you stop fidgeting and fucking sit still while I do this?"

"Please be serious right now. How am I supposed to sit still with your dick hanging out trying to talk to me?" Everett laughs, then actually attempts to poke it, but Knox swats his hand away at the last second. "I know you're not sleeping next to me naked tonight. You need to put on some underwear."

"I told you before that I sleep in the nude," Knox says. "We aren't exactly strangers anymore, so I don't see what the problem is considering you literally just had my cock down your throat in the shower. You're practically best friends now."

Everett blushes, no longer laughing. "Give me the damn dryer. I'll do my own hair."

"No," Knox chuckles. He ignores Everett's second command and turns the hair dryer back on instead.

Everett huffs in response, but he doesn't argue because part of him loves every second of being doted on. He's been sitting at the foot of Knox's bed wrapped in a fluffy white towel while Knox stands before him in nothing but his birthday suit, his right hand wielding a blow dryer while the left ruffles through Everett's damp curls.

Everett was more than capable of drying his hair himself, but Knox had insisted he be the one to do it after they exited the shower. Everett closes his eyes and does his best to sit still while sipping on a bottle of water. His dizziness has since faded, and this time his heart pounds in his chest due to him replaying the intimate act he had with Knox in the shower.

His relationship with the man will never be the same after tonight. They went a thousand miles past the line they told themselves they wouldn't cross, and Everett still isn't sure if that's a good or bad thing.

"Okay, I confess," Everett says.

"Confess to what?" Knox asks.

"That I could totally get used to this." Everett opens his eyes and glances up at Knox, a playful smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. "You know, to you taking care of me when it has nothing to do with shootings or—"

"I get it," Knox cuts him off, amusement flickering in his grey eyes. "So you like being pampered, kitten? You want me to continue spoiling you when you're already such a damn brat?"

Everett shrugs, feigning coy while taking another sip of water. "What can I say? You're pretty good at this."

"Yeah, well, everything unfortunately comes with a price in this life," Knox says, his tone teasing. "If you want me to continue spoiling you, then you'll have to work for it. Make it worth my time and energy."

Everett reaches out to trace his index finger along the length of Knox's cock, making the man shudder.

"I know exactly how to work for it," Everett says, licking his lips. "Want me to start right now?"

"No. I want you to stop before I flip you over and fuck you into next week," Knox warns.

Everett laughs again, dropping his hand and closing his eyes to block out the temptation that's literally being dangled in front of him like a treat.

After Knox finishes blow drying his hair several minutes later, Everett has to bite back a moan when the man gently runs his fingers through the now dry curls, helping them fall into place. Everett's heart jumps back into the race when he feels Knox's lips press against his, the kiss short but sweet.

"There," Knox declares, satisfied. "All dry."

"Thanks." Everett blushes, opening his eyes while Knox puts the hair dryer away. He ditches his towel for a fresh pair of underwear before sliding underneath the covers on the bed. "Hey, since you're so great at taking care of people, does this mean you'll be making breakfast for me in the morning?"

"So I can end up with you throwing everything back in my face, along with the pan?" Knox chuckles from across the room. "How about no."

"Oh my God, I already apologized to Finn!" Everett pouts, rolling over to his side of the bed. "Whatever. You're a jerk. Cuddle with yourself tonight."

The bed dips after the light in the room goes out. It's immediately replaced by the moonlight streaming in through the curtains on the window, which casts a soft glow over the bed.

Everett yelps when he's suddenly tugged hard from behind, his back crashing into Knox's chest.

"Don't think I ain't been keeping track of all the smart remarks that's come out of your mouth tonight," Knox whispers near his ear, his hand on Everett's hip giving a hard squeeze. "Starting to think you need to be taught a lesson on manners."

"Maybe I do," Everett taunts.

"Keep pushing me and I'll end up bending you over and spanking your ass into submission," Knox says.

"S-spank?!" Everett's breath hitches, the head of his cock tingling. "What in the kinky hell..."

Knox laughs, then nips at his ear before pulling back. "I'll introduce you to that version of me later."

Silence fills the room afterwards.

Everett tries, and fails, to relax enough to fall asleep, but sleep never comes. He eventually gives up and turns around to face Knox.

Their eyes lock, and the playful moment from before slowly transitions into a tender one.

Knox's hand comes up to gently stroke Everett's cheek, his thumb tracing Everett's bottom lip. Too many emotions to count pass between them at a fast rate, throwing Knox's heart into the race with Everett's as the remaining space between their bodies disappears when Everett steals a kiss.

The mixing of their unique scents in the sheets and the warmth emanating from Knox's body creates a haven of comfort and security that Everett never wants to leave. He tries to relay the message through their kiss, the one hand he has resting on Knox's chest gradually sneaking its way down and down—

"Didn't know you were such a needy little bottom," Knox teases, gripping Everett's wrist and pulling it back up his body. "You want my cock again, kitten?"

"Yes," Everett moans.

"I'll give it to you."

"Please..."

"In the morning."

Everett groans, but it isn't out of pleasure. "I like you," he says, dropping to rest his head against Knox's chest. "But I also really fucking hate you."

"Good. Keep that same energy in the morning," Knox smirks.

"Oh, don't worry. I definitely will." Everett turns over, facing away from Knox. He closes his eyes, but the smile on his face remains. "Goodnight, asshole."

Knox chuckles and settles into being the big spoon, one arm wrapped around Everett. "Goodnight, brat."

. . .

Author's Note: this is a delayed update—April 2024—regarding how I will be handling mature content, aka sex scenes, in my books here on Wattpad.

I've been writing on Wattpad since 2012 and I'm basically an OG dinosaur... 😂 Since then, the journey I've been on has had its highs and lows. I love Wattpad and will always create content here on Wattpad, however...

Most recently, with their new (AI) moderation tools—you can read the official announcement in Wattpad's News and Updates book—I'm not willing to take the risk anymore trying to make sure my books aren't wrongly flagged and/or removed.

Which is something I, and many other authors who did not break any content guidelines, had to deal with lately.

(fortunately, this issue has since been resolved for me, so yay!)

I'm speaking from personal experience after recently getting THIS book falsely flagged by their new "system" and removed completely from search.

To those who fix their mouth to call me dramatic or think I'm lying, here is the response to my ticket that I sent to Wattpad Support after I saw the story rankings disappeared from several of my books:

This all happened before Wattpad released that "Upgrading our moderation capabilities on Wattpad" chapter in their News & Updates book, so I had no idea what the hell was going on because I knew for a fact my books were not in violation of any content guidelines.

I am an adult. I read the rules, and I know exactly what I can and can't post on Wattpad.

Thankfully, everything is back to normal now because my book was in fact not in violation, but I am still going to proceed with caution regarding what I post.

Sorry smùt lovers, but this is not good news for you.. 😥💔

I don't know shit about AI, but my personal belief is that these "new moderation tools" (aka the bots) were probably searching for specific key words to help takedown "content violations" but the PROBLEM was/is that the bots weren't programmed to understand cultural nuances/phrases/or even consensual acts (looking at you, BDSM family) in the ADULT romance field that. Hence why my books, and other authors, were probably flagged and eventually released.

It was all a misunderstanding. The stress was real for me—😭😭😭

✨ TO WRAP THIS UP AND GET TO THE POINT ✨

I understand why Wattpad is probably doing all this extra "moderation".

To protect those under eighteen (please read the "Upgrading our moderation capabilities on Wattpad" chapter in Wattpad's News & Updates book for context) and also keep their app from getting banned in the Apple and Google playstores. This is me guessing, not facts.

The Radish app had to do something similar years ago and clean up their book selections after being threatened with takedown from Apple and Google. I'm not speaking on rumors here—I was with Radish since launch and saw all this firsthand. Risqué book covers had to be censored and nearly all eròtic one-shot books got completely removed from the Radish app, mine included.

This was the main reason why I went on to start my Patreon and website to house my more explicit stories.

💕 Shameless plug 💕

THAT BEING SAID, as I venture more into the dark romance genre where consent comes in many different forms that this new AI may not comprehend, I no longer think it'll be a good idea FOR ME to have such content here on Wattpad.

So, from today on, ALL mature scenes in this book and every book on my profile is being removed/censored effective immediately.

I'm not fighting bots by blocking out key words I think it might not like. I'm not annoying Wattpad Support with tickets about false flagging on my books that I know isn't violating any guidelines. Nor am I risking my account over a few k!nky smùt scenes that their AI can't tell is between two consenting adults.

Y'all can gamble with your accounts, but I'm not doing it with mine. Period. 😳

BUT THERE IS 🥳 GOOD NEWS! 🥳

Since I am announcing this on short notice...

Starting BEFORE Chapter 44: Before The Storm, all censored chapters in THIS BOOK ONLY will be available in full, for free, on a platform called Rêam exclusively.

So, yes, you guys can still read the smùt scenes from this book lol 😂

Consider it my apology for this massive inconvenience 💕

✨ the link to my Rêam page is in my Wattpad bio. click on the Social Media link to view all my author pages ✨

thanks for reading that long ass message! 😂💕 now back to our regularly scheduled programming...

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✨ DOUBLE FEATURED COMMENT FROM THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER ✨

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really loved this response bc the way y'all was dragging Everett to hell in that one chapter, omfg— 💀😭😂😂