They both slept again and Joe made it feel as if he had his arms around Kaden. He hoped Kaden could feel it too.
~~~
“Maybe we should go to Lixian Biotech and see if we can find the remains of your spaceship,” Kaden said.
Yes. That’s a good idea.
Kaden had meant to say something about the blowjob Joe had somehow managed to give him, but Lixian had pushed its way out of his mouth. Really, he thought he should have considered going back sooner. He didn’t want to take an Uber and leave a record of his journey there. It was two bus journeys and a bit of a walk, and it would be less likely that he’d be remembered using public transport. Except, if he was seen near the lab, what could he say?
Does Harris have anything of yours that you want back?
“No. I wouldn’t go to his place of work to ask him if there was.”
Then speak to his boss. Take the article to show him.
Uh oh.Kaden was suspicious. “Did you put the idea of going to the lab in my head? Do you have a reason for wanting to be back in the building?”
Joe laughed.You’re smart. Yes. So that I can feel if anyone is still alive.
“Oh.” Kaden gulped. “And what if they are?”
Ask for another look round.
“And if they are?”
We’ll have to do something about it.
Oh God.
Kaden printed off the article. He thought about calling for an appointment but Harris’ boss, Martin Walker, might just tell him to email what he’d written.
As Kaden travelled there, he hoped the guy was in because if not, he’d have to ask to speak to Harris. If Joe thought it was important to get in the building, then he’d have to find a way to get in. But even the thought of speaking to Harris made him bite his nails—until Joe stopped him.
Biting nails achieves nothing.
“It comforts me.”
When he caught a woman on the bus staring at him, he reminded himself not to speak out loud.
What sort of fun things do people do when they’re in a relationship?
Was Joe trying to distract him?Dining out, the cinema, concerts, walks, adventures…
And sometimes hearts get broken?
Not literally. I’ll stream some romantic movies for you to watch.
Thank you.
Though he’d have to be careful with gay ones because many didn’t end happily.
Why not?
I’ll tell you later.
Malcolm stepped forward as Kaden went through the door at Lixian.
“Hi,” Kaden said. “I wondered if Mr Walker could spare me a few minutes.”
