Almost perfect

Episode 1: Almost Perfect

For Kai Ashford, mornings were his favorite part of the day.

Not because of the sunlight filtering through the curtains or the smell of freshly brewed coffee.

But because every morning, he woke up next to Damian Blackwood.

The sight never got old.

Damian was still asleep, his arm draped possessively around Kai's waist, holding him close even in his sleep. A small smile tugged at Kai's lips as he carefully brushed a strand of dark hair away from Damian's forehead.

Two years.

Two years of love, laughter, and countless memories.

Sometimes, Kai still couldn't believe that someone like Damian loved him.

And judging by the way Damian pulled him closer the moment he tried to move, the feeling was mutual.

"Where do you think you're going?" Damian mumbled sleepily.

Kai laughed softly.

"It's seven in the morning."

"And?"

"And normal people wake up."

Damian opened one eye before pulling Kai back against his chest.

"Five more minutes."

Kai rolled his eyes, but he stayed exactly where he was.

After all, life with Damian was perfect.

Almost perfect.

"Baby, time's up"

"Aah... I don't want to"

Damian holds him closer.

After few minutes Kai went to the kitchen and started making coffee.

Damian walked in and wrap his hand around Kai's waist.

"Honey?"

"Yeah"

"Love you so much"

Kai smiled

"What do you want to eat?"

"Anything "

"Mhm... What about a Toast?"

"Yeah, it is perfect"

After that day, They were both sitting on the couch watching a movie.

Kai was sitting between Damian's legs and Damian was holding him closer.

"Marry me"

Kai said it jokingly at first, leaning against Damian's shoulder.

But the smile disappeared when Damian went silent.

Again.

Just like every other time.

Damian loved him. Kai knew that.

Yet whenever marriage came up, Damian's expression would harden, and a wall would rise between them.

"Let's not talk about that tonight," Damian said quietly.

Kai forced a smile.

"Right."

Damian kissed his forehead, but the familiar warmth no longer eased the ache in Kai's chest.

Kai looked away, pretending it didn't hurt.

It hurt every time.

"Damian, I know you love me and I trust you."

He smIled softly

Damian helds him closer

"Baby, I'll be late so don't wait up for me?"

Kai turned to him

"Alright"

Kai had complete trust in Damian and never asked much of him.

Then suddenly, Kai's phone buzzed

"Who's it?"

" Ahh... It's Mr. Sinclair "

Damian glanced at him

" I told you to stay away from him, why don't you listen to me?"

"He is my boss"

Damian put Kai down and got on top. He locked him with his body.

" And who I am, huh?"

"Baby listen..."

"Don't BABY me"

Damian grab his throat not painfully but firmly

" Damian I worked there, and he is my boss "

" Yeah, he is not your childhood sweetheart"

" He is my childhood friend but..."

Damian's expression darkened.

"Kai, I'm serious."

"I don't like him."

"And I don't trust his intentions."

Damian release grip and took a deep breath.

Kai stared at him for a long moment.

"Then tell me the truth."

Damian froze.

For the first time that night, he looked away.

And that was all the answer Kai needed.

          END OF EPISODE 1

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