??Pup,?? Joey??s voice re-focussed Kevin??s attention. ??I don??t like doing this, but I need to push you. I know I??m asking a lot, but it??s for your own good.??
Kevin didn??t reply.
??Please don??t make me order you to go.?? Joey leaned forward and softly kissed Kevin??s thickened, bruised lips.
??You won??t leave me, not even for a minute???
??Not for a single second, cross my heart.?? Joey accompanied his words with the appropriate gesture. ??If we go this morning, the place will be empty, so you won??t have to see anyone. And with your helmet on, no one in the street will be able to see your face, not that there??s anything wrong with it.?? Joey put in quickly.
God bless him, he knew what was on my mind, Kevin thought. ??If you promise that we can turn back if I get too scared,?? Kevin paused, ??then, yes I??ll go.??
Kevin saw Joey??s face light up. It caused a warm tingle to wash through his body.