Chapter 86

People assumed Dean inconsiderate in their relationship, but Jay hadn’t given enough thought to the repercussions of talking Dean into what he wanted until they spent time apart. He needed an answer. If Dean detested Jay kissing him in a rather intimate way, he should never have persuaded him. Even if Dean appreciated the sensation of rimming, reacted with enthusiasm, it didn’t mean he was happy. While Dean took pleasure from Jay’s lips and tongue action, he required coaxing. For someone like Dean, so self-assured—Jay had assumed too assured to be influenced—his reluctance indicated deeper emotions. They had enough issues with which to deal; he didn’t want to add to Dean’s problems. Chances were Dean agreed simply to please him. Why hadn’t Jay realised sooner?2

“You seriously have to ask now?”

One sweeping, longing look, and Dean didn’t have to explain, his body thrummed with lust. Even so, Jay nodded. “Do you do it just to please me?”