Chapter 4: Unspoken Desires

The air was heavy with unspoken desires as Cole and Kai stood there, their eyes locked in a silent understanding. Cole's gaze drifted back to Kai's face, and he felt a flutter in his chest as he took in the sight of Kai's soft smile. He knew he had to break the tension, but he couldn't seem to tear his eyes away. Kai, sensing Cole's discomfort, took a step forward, his eyes never leaving Cole's face. "Hey, I'm going to go grab a towel," he said, his voice low and husky, sending shivers down Cole's spine. Cole nodded, his throat dry, as Kai turned and walked away. He couldn't help but watch the way Kai's shorts rode up his thighs as he moved, the muscles in his legs flexing with each step. Cole felt a surge of desire, and he knew he had to get a grip on himself. As Kai disappeared into the bathroom, Cole let out a deep breath and tried to shake off the feeling of unease. He told himself he was being ridiculous, that he was just reacting to Kai's good looks. But deep down, he knew it was more than that. There was something about Kai that drew him in, something that made him feel alive. Cole stood up and began to pace around the room, trying to clear his head. He couldn't believe he was feeling this way. He had always prided himself on being in control, on being the one who called the shots. But with Kai, he felt like he was losing his footing. As he paced, Cole's mind began to wander back to their conversation earlier. He had been surprised by Kai's question, but he had tried to answer in a way that was reassuring. Now, he couldn't help but wonder what Kai had been thinking, what he had been hoping to hear. The bathroom door opened, and Kai stepped out, a towel wrapped around his waist. Cole's eyes locked onto Kai's face, and he felt a jolt of electricity run through his body. Kai smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners, and Cole's heart skipped a beat. "Hey," Kai said, his voice soft, as he walked towards Cole. Cole stood frozen, his eyes locked onto Kai's face, as Kai approached him. He felt like he was drowning in Kai's eyes, like he was being pulled under by a riptide. And then, just as suddenly as it had started, everything stopped. Kai smiled, and Cole felt himself come back to reality. He took a deep breath, trying to shake off the feeling of unease. "Hey," he said, his voice low, as Kai stood in front of him. The air was still thick with tension, but Cole knew he had to try and break it. He took a step forward, his eyes locked onto Kai's face, and smiled. "Want to grab some dinner?" he asked, trying to sound casual. Kai nodded, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Yeah, that sounds good." Cole smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. Maybe, just maybe, he could get through this without losing his mind.