“Lee, man, let me get some air,” I said in a whisper since that was all I could get out.
“Sorry love, got carried away.”
He released us and I wasn’t the only one who looked like they were fighting to breathe. Kai shoved Lee away and took in a big gulp of air.
“What are you guys doing here? Where is the rest of the band?”
Lee spoke first. “We are in between stuff right now and actually have a week off, so here we are! We wanted to get our Kasi fix while taking that Erin bitch down. The rest of the guys went home to see their women.”
“Hopefully you two have a plan, because I’m coming up empty.”
I peered around them and saw their limo driver carrying two suitcases to the front door. I asked him to wait for a minute so I could make sure Ace eased into his new visitors. Wait, suitcases? They were staying with me? For a week! Oh shit, that wasn’t going to go over well with my man. Maybe I could talk them into staying at a hotel or something.
Once the bags were dropped off at the base of the stairs, the driver was tipped, and the dog was content with his new guests, we moved into the living room to talk. I sat down in the chair across from my black leather couch while the guys sat and stretched out there.
“So, you’re staying here for a week? Don’t you think you should have warned me? Maybe Radek wouldn’t appreciate two men that I’ve slept with staying in my house.”
“Since when does our girl let a man rule her life?” Lee asked.
“Since never, but I do take his feelings into consideration.”
“Yeah well we haven’t met him yet and we need to make sure we approve,” Lee said, cracking his knuckles
I raised my eyebrow at him. “I’m pretty sure I’m the only one that needs to approve of him. You two don’t get a say in who I date.”
“I’m pretty sure you’re wrong.” Lee was the kind of guy that meant well and you had to love, but could be overbearing.
Kai didn’t say a word. He was unusually quiet. I didn’t like it and it set me on edge. He was staring out my living room window, but once Lee and I stopped talking his eyes moved to mine. Every second that went by and nothing was said made me more and more nervous. I had to break the silence.
“Kai, what’s going on?” His head turned to Lee.
Lee became uncomfortable all of the sudden and started fidgeting. “Okay, I’m going to take this massive dog of yours outside for a bit so you two can talk.”
Lee stood and Ace followed. Once he said the word 'outside,' Ace bounded around whining, wanting to go have some fun. I heard the door click shut followed by a deep breath from Kai.
“Kasi, I know you’re in love with Radek, but I have to tell you something. I need you to know this before moving further into your relationship with him. I should have said something a long time ago, but I was scared. Plus you’ve never had a serious relationship before so I thought I still had time.”
“Kai, just say whatever it is. You’re worrying me.” He was. The hair on my arms stood up like there was a crackle of electricity in the room.
“I love you, Kasi.”
“And I love you, Kai.”
He shook his head. “No, I mean I’m in love with you. I have been for years. I’m sorry I didn’t say anything sooner.”
He was in love with me? When the hell did my life become a fucking soap opera? This stuff was supposed to stay on television and in the movies, not make its way into my living room. “So you wait until now, when I have a serious boyfriend who has a crazy ex starting shit, to tell me?”
He rubbed the back of his neck. Signature move for Kai when he was stressed, worried, or embarrassed. “I admit the timing is bad, but with all that’s going on I wanted you to know you have another option. A safer option. I don’t bring any baggage with me. I’ve never even had a serious girlfriend, only flings here or there.