Genesis rubbed Curtis’ back and turned to guide him to their bedroom. “Sure. I’ll get the bath started and bring you the pain reliever.”
“I love you, Genny.”
“I love you too. I’m sorry I fell asleep in the den last night, I didn’t mean to,” Genesis confessed.
“You’re not mad anymore?” Curtis looked up at him, his pretty eyes red and swollen from the challenging day.
“I just want you to be alright. I’m not mad at you, I’m mad at the situation. We’ll discuss it tomorrow after you’ve rested. I hate seeing you like this. Come on.”
While Curtis laid there in his arms, his body soft and warm from his long bath, Genesis wished he could make him feel good. They lay on their sides facing each other. Genesis had one arm around Curtis’ back while he soothingly caressed his head and shoulder with the other until Curtis was almost asleep.
“I know you want to make love,” Curtis said softly. “I’m sorry, I’m not—”
“Shh.” Genesis kissed Curtis’ forehead, tucking his head back into his chest. “It’s not about that. We have a lifetime to do that. Try to relax, okay.”
“Okay.”
Curtis
“You didn’t have to take me to work today; I could’ve driven and met you at the shop during my lunch.” Curtis smiled over at Genesis. He’d been adamant about taking Curtis to work today, something about wanting to get his car tuned up and detailed. Curtis kept his car clean enough, he didn’t need it detailed, but it was overdue for a little maintenance.
“I don’t have anything else to do, so why not. That way, you don’t have to lose your break. How about I come back in your nice clean car and take you to that Mediterranean place on 9th that you liked.” Genesis held his hand while he easily steered the car with the other.
“Oh, I loved that place.” Curtis sighed. “Might not be a good idea, though, I don’t want to get back from lunch late.”
“I’ll make us a reservation.”
Curtis didn’t want to keep refusing all of Genesis’ nice gestures so he’d agreed. Genesis pulled up to the door of the center and pulled him to him before he could reach for the handle.
“I hope your day is better.” Genesis kissed him on his lips, pulling back a fraction to stare at him before he leaned back in again and licked his tongue out to swipe it across Curtis’ bottom lip. His neglected cock jerked in his jeans at the feel of Genesis’ firm lips on his. He couldn’t help leaning in a little further, wanting more, wanting to start his day off on a better note than yesterday in hopes he didn’t constantly think about his boss’ nasty comments. Genesis slanted his mouth, giving Curtis a deeper taste before pulling back and whispering against his parted lips, “I’ll see you at lunch. I love you.”
“Love you too,” Curtis answered and took his backpack from between his legs. When he got out of the car, he took his hoodie and pulled it down as far as he could to cover his half-hard erection. Genesis leaned over the passenger seat, smiling devilishly before he pulled off.
Curtis was feeling lighter when he walked inside the center. He didn’t know how he landed a man as great as Genesis Godfrey, but he was thankful every day. He hurried past Charles’ office and straight to the recreation room to get ready for the first of the high school students to arrive. He was working on his sociology law and conflicts research paper when Jamal and a couple of his buddies came barreling through the door.
“Hey, where’s the fire?” Curtis asked, grinning up at them.
“We didn’t think you’d be here,” one of the other seniors said, taking off his letterman jacket and hanging it on the back of one of the chairs.
“What happened yesterday, man?” Jamal asked, looking serious.
“Nothing you need to concern yourself with. Doesn’t your mom always tell you to stay outta grown folks’ business?” Curtis laughed, remembering Jamal’s mom’s favorite quote from the one dinner he’d had at their house with his family.
“Shut up.” Jamal shoved and horsed around with his teammates.
“Hey, calm down in here,” Charles said from the door, his hands on his hips. “Don’t you all have homework to do? You should.”
None of the guys budged. Curtis couldn’t even bear to look at his boss, but the guys scowled back, none of them moving from standing around Curtis like bodyguards.
“Alright, guys. Let’s get those books out and get started on securing your futures. Markus, you have a Biology test on Friday, hop to it,” Curtis said, closing his laptop. The boys immediately moved over to the long table and began opening up their backpacks.
The afternoon went smoothly, the other volunteers showing up and helping Curtis with study period before the kids were allowed to have some fun. He didn’t see Charles again and he was glad about that because he didn’t want anyone picking up on his discomfort and change of demeanor when he was around.