Alle Kapitel von UNCHARTED PATH : Kapitel 101 – Kapitel 110

Instantly, that drop of tears snapped Alex back to reality. “Hey baby, don't feel bad about this.” He raised a hand, brushing off the tears. Lucas stepped under the shower to hide more tears that might drop. Alex was still in a confused state, trying to understand that word, “Not normal.” He needed to do something to ease the tension between them. So he stretched his hand and turned off the shower. The sudden silence felt louder than the water had been. Lucas stood there, trembling slightly, his earlier confession hanging heavy in the humid air. Alex watched him quietly, worried about softening his expression. “Come here,” he murmured as hegrabbed a large towel and wrapped it carefully around Lucas’s shoulders, drying his hair first before moving down his arms. The movements were slow and deliberate but grounded. Lucas didn’t speak. He watched Alex’s hands, his mind clearly racing. Alex picked up another towel, stripped himself, and hung his wet clothes on the hang

Alex said, “Not really,” his voice still thick with sleep. “You woke me with your movement.” Lucas let out a soft laugh and lifted his head from Alex’s chest. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to wake you. Good morning, honey.” Alex’s eyes opened, blinking away the last traces of sleep. His gaze dropped to Lucas, and for a brief moment, neither of them spoke. They looked at each other, both remembering the storm of emotions from the night before, the confessions, the tears, the relief that had followed. Slowly, Alex raised his hand and brushed a few strands of hair away from Lucas’s forehead, his touch gentle and careful, as though Lucas might still break. “How are you feeling?” he asked quietly. Lucas didn’t answer immediately. He waited slightly, thinking about it, searching himself.“Lighter,” he finally admitted. “Still a bit nervous, but lighter.” Alex nodded slowly, his thumb absentmindedly stroking Lucas’s temple. “That’s progress,” he said softly. “And don’t

But Alex wasn't backing away yet. He placed a finger gently on his lips, silencing him. Then he puckered his lips dramatically and removed his finger from Lucas’s lips waiting for his kiss. Lucas burst into a small laugh. “You’re impossible,” he muttered before leaning forward and giving Alex a quick kiss. His shyness was still obvious to Alex, but it was also so endearing. Alex grinned with satisfaction. “You know what,” he said. “We’re going to the hospital first. The others can handle work today.” Lucas’s expression softened. “Okay, honey,” he agreed, then quickly turned and headed to the closet. As he reached it, he glanced back and saw Alex finally heading towards the bathroom. Lucas paused, as he noticed that at the place Alex had arranged the clothes he bought for him the last time he was there, was the same place where he had collected the nightwear he had given him the night before. But there were several more clothes of his size arranged in the same pla

With that, the doctor turned and walked back toward his office. Alex removed his hand from the phone mouthpiece and spoke again. “Margaret, I’ll be there in twenty minutes.” He ended the call and slipped the phone back into his pocket before turning fully to Lucas. His expression softened immediately. “So,” he asked, searching Lucas’s face, “Anything to worry about?” Lucas shook his head gently. “No, honey. Nothing serious. They just want to run some tests, to check if there are any changes in my hormones.” Alex’s brows pulled together slightly. “Are you sure you want to go through with that?” Lucas nodded. “Yes. I’d like to know too.” A small smile crept onto his lips. “You never can tell, miracles do exist, right?” Alex stared at him for a moment, his eyes warming with affection.“Hmm,” he murmured before pulling Lucas into a tight but gentle embrace. “Finding you was one of the greatest miracles I’ve had in two years.” Lucas melted into the hug, resting briefl

Nathan paused. Then his face softened. “Aww… someone’s missing me already?” Before Lucas could react, Nathan pulled him into a tight hug. “That’s sweet,” Nathan said warmly. “I’ll miss you too.” Lucas hugged him back, though his chest felt strangely heavy. Nathan pulled away and grinned.“Don’t worry. Anytime I get up to three days off, I’ll fly back and spend time with you, hmm.” He added jokingly, “That is, if Alex allows me to get close to you. He can be pretty possessive sometimes.” Lucas blinked. “Really?” Nathan laughed. “Oh yeah, he definitely can be.” Then his tone softened. “But he’s a good man, Luc. A really good lover. If you can tolerate his stubborn side, he’ll walk to the moon for you.” Nathan closed his last suitcase and stood up, glancing around the apartment. A nostalgic smile crossed his face. “You know,” he said thoughtfully, “The rent for this place expires in three months.” Lucas looked up. Nathan shrugged. “If you want to keep the a