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Under Starlit Skies

Author: N Chandra
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-21 09:24:19

Cameroon

The stars seemed brighter out here, away from the buzz and glow of the city. Evans and I lay side by side on the soft grass, the occasional breeze rustling through the leaves around us. The air smelled faintly of salt and earth, and for once, the silence between us wasn’t strained or awkward. It was… peaceful.

Still, the words he’d said earlier gnawed at me, and before I could stop myself, they tumbled out. “What did you mean when you said I was naive?”

Evans turned his head slightly to look at me, his face illuminated by the faint silver light of the moon. He chuckled, the sound low and warm. “You really want to know?”

“Would I have asked if I didn’t?” I shot back, trying to mask the nerves in my voice.

He shifted, propping himself up on one elbow as he looked down at me. “You agreed to do whatever I said, out in the open,” he said, his tone teasing but laced with something else—something sharper. “What if I’d been trying to record you? Blackmail you? Or what if someone had
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  • Tempting you   After the wedding

    Cameroon -I was extremely drunk, stumbling around the bar. Eventually I collapsed onto a nearby chair and groaned at Evans."You'll have to drag me." I said. "I can't walk anymore. I can't take it." He laughed."Hop on my back." He said. I sat up and raised my eyebrows at him. I was probably twice his weight. He saw me looking at him dubiously and laughed."What? Don't you trust me?" He said."Dude, there's no way." I stood up and sighed, ready to start walking again. I sighed and hopped on the chair."Give it a go then." I said. He turned his back to me, and I clambered on him, wrapping my legs around his waist. Huh. He didn't immediately collapse. Stronger than he looked. He managed a few steps almost with ease, but I could see a vein on his neck straining, and while I think he was trying to hide it, his breath was getting heavier."Ahh... Evans..." I whispered."Mmm?" He grunted."Would you pretty please put me down if I asked very nicely?""Well." He smiled. "If you ask nicely."

  • Tempting you   Wedding dance

    Cameroon -Evans leaned back in his chair, his drink cradled in one hand as he considered my question. “What else do you want to know, Cameroon?”“Something interesting,” I challenged, resting my chin on my hand. “Like...what’s the most unexpected thing about you?”He smirked. “Unexpected, huh? I once joined a poetry slam in high school.”My eyebrows shot up. “You? Poetry?”He nodded, clearly enjoying my disbelief. “Don’t look so shocked. I didn’t win, but I didn’t completely embarrass myself either.”“Okay, now you have to recite something,” I teased, leaning closer.“Absolutely not,” he said firmly, shaking his head. “That chapter of my life is closed.”“Come on,” I prodded. “Just one line. I promise I won’t laugh.”“You’re lying. You’ll laugh."“Fine,” I admitted, grinning. “I might laugh, but I won't tell anyone."I made a zipping motion across my lips, doing my best to look serious.Evans straightened in his chair, his expression growing intense as he began:“The moon whispers se

  • Tempting you   Exorcising Expectations

    Cameroon -“Lord Jesus, deliver this boy from the clutches of temptation,” she intoned, her voice rising in dramatic fervor. “Cleanse his soul and restore his path!”Evans blinked, looking more amused than alarmed, though he wisely said nothing. I rolled my eyes so hard it was a miracle I didn’t sprain something. “Mom, he’s not possessed. He’s just here for the wedding and food.""Food?" she repeated, narrowing her eyes at me. “Is that what they’re calling it these days?”“Mom!”“Don’t ‘Mom’ me, Cameroon Ezekiel Anderson!” She snapped, her voice full of righteous indignation. “This boy has brought the devil’s temptation into this house, and I will not have it!”“Okay, that’s enough,” I said, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Evans isn’t the devil, and you know I am gay. Can you please calm down?”But she wasn’t having it. “Calm down?” she echoed, throwing her hands in the air. “You are sinning. I don't know what to do with you."Thankfully, Sarah swooped in like a true hero, taking my

  • Tempting you   Rehearsals and Revelations

    Cameroon- The rehearsal dinner was exactly the kind of event Sarah would throw—intimate, well-organized, and warm. The room buzzed with laughter and clinking glasses as friends and family shared stories about the bride and groom. Sarah beamed, her fiancé Greg by her side, radiating that glow people always talk about when someone’s truly happy.I had been roped into making a toast, which wasn’t surprising since Sarah loved to put me on the spot. Standing with my glass raised, I took a deep breath and let the words flow naturally.“Sarah has always been the bossy one,” I began, earning a wave of laughter. “But it’s only because she cares so much about everyone around her. Greg, you’re a lucky guy—though you’ll soon realize you’re also the second most important man in her life after her old Camry.” That got another laugh, even from Sarah. “In all seriousness, Sarah, you deserve all the happiness in the world, and I know Greg is the one who’s going to give it to you. To Sarah and Greg.”

  • Tempting you   Road to Revelation

    CameroonEvans glanced over at me as we cruised down the highway, the soft hum of the car engine mingling with the low thrum of the playlist he'd queued up—an eclectic mix of indie rock and lo-fi beats that somehow suited the mood perfectly. In his hand was a sleek, black Cartier box, and when he flipped it open, the sunlight caught on an intricate necklace with a tiny diamond pendant that was subtle yet stunning.“Do you think your sister will like this?” he asked casually, like he wasn’t holding a small fortune in his hand.I gasped, nearly spilling my water bottle. “You bought her Cartier?”He raised an eyebrow, his calm demeanor unwavering. “Is that a problem?”“Problem? No. But—” I stammered, trying to find the right words. “You didn’t need to buy something so expensive! It’s a wedding, not the Oscars.”Evans looked genuinely confused. “Isn’t that the point? Weddings are a big deal. You said she was important to you, so…” He trailed off, as if the logic of his actions was so obvi

  • Tempting you   Under Starlit Skies

    CameroonThe stars seemed brighter out here, away from the buzz and glow of the city. Evans and I lay side by side on the soft grass, the occasional breeze rustling through the leaves around us. The air smelled faintly of salt and earth, and for once, the silence between us wasn’t strained or awkward. It was… peaceful.Still, the words he’d said earlier gnawed at me, and before I could stop myself, they tumbled out. “What did you mean when you said I was naive?”Evans turned his head slightly to look at me, his face illuminated by the faint silver light of the moon. He chuckled, the sound low and warm. “You really want to know?”“Would I have asked if I didn’t?” I shot back, trying to mask the nerves in my voice.He shifted, propping himself up on one elbow as he looked down at me. “You agreed to do whatever I said, out in the open,” he said, his tone teasing but laced with something else—something sharper. “What if I’d been trying to record you? Blackmail you? Or what if someone had

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