Page 120 of Love Lessons: Expanded Edition

It was difficult because each one had unique things that he liked about it. Different Tillandsia species, different rocks, flowers that were already blooming, colors he liked the most...

He felt his stomach rumble, since he really hadn’t eaten much today, but he decided to ignore it.

Daddy had apparently heard it, though. He forgot sometimes that Daddy actually could hear, at least intermittently.

Three more minutes and then it’s time for lunch.

How am I supposed to decide?

Do you want me to decide?

No… They were still his presents!

Daddy stepped up to the rack, carefully moved a few of the hanging bubbles to different hooks, and then guided Landon over with a hand on his shoulder. You may choose between these two large ones or these three small ones.

Ooh! Those are the best ones!

Daddy laughed. I know. You’ve been telling me about them for almost an hour. Three minutes. Make a choice.

Now that he had to, and he could see all of the best options right there, it was easier. Alright, I want this one because it has three different varieties and one has a flower.

Good choice, Danger. And we’ll get this one too because it has the purple rocks.

I get a big one and a little one? Landon wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry. And it was over such a silly thing, a pair of glass bubbles that he could have easily bought himself.

But it was Daddy buying them, Daddy knowing exactly what he wanted and getting it for him… It was a little bit overwhelming. He gave Daddy a big, sloppy kiss on the cheek, not even caring who saw them.

Daddy smiled affectionately. Yes. A big one and a little one, Danger. Because I love you. Daddy was already turning away as he said it, but then he seemed to realize his words and turned back.

He looked a little nervous and Landon hoped he wouldn’t freak out over what he’d said. He needed everything that Daddy had for him, and he wasn’t sure he could handle it if Daddy pulled back now.

Daddy pushed Landon’s hair behind his ear, watching him carefully and looking a bit wistful. I didn’t mean to say it like that. Or to say it right now. But I’ve been in love with you for a long time. It’s OK if you don’t feel the same way, but I wanted you to know.

Everything Landon was feeling seemed to expand until it was too large for his body. All of his joys and worries and hopes and needs were just too big for him. Because Daddy loved him.

If they could be together like this more often, with his ass still sore from his whipping last night and his cock aching with repressed need, and Daddy buying him terrariums at the hardware store while he wore his bondage cuffs out in the light of day… It was maybe everything that he’d ever needed even if he hadn’t known he wanted it.

Maybe this was the end of his curse. And he could let himself imagine having this forever.

Daddy’s arms came around him, caressing soothingly down his back. He wasn’t sure how he’d reacted, but Daddy had figured it out and given him what he needed.

You don’t have to say it back,Daddy reminded him. Especially without some time to think about it first.

Landon nuzzled into Daddy’s shoulder, where he felt safe and… loved. That was what it felt like to be loved.

I think I need to think about it some more,he finally responded with some trepidation.

That’s fine. I can wait as long as I need to for my Danger.

He really loved that moniker. One fist striking upward against the other, like flint striking a rock to start a fire. Will you tell me again?

Daddy’s eyes crinkled. I love you.