The billionaire's bodyguard (MxM)

part 24

As Ethan arrived home, the weight of the agreement he made with Mr. Rogers hung heavy on his shoulders. He entered the house to find Davis already there, his expression filled with concern as he noticed Ethan's somber demeanor.

"Ethan, is everything alright?" Davis asked, rising from his seat as Ethan entered the room.

Ethan forced a weak smile, trying to mask the turmoil swirling inside him. "I'm okay," he replied, though his voice betrayed his unease.

Davis studied him for a moment, his gaze searching Ethan's face for any sign of what was troubling him. "You don't seem okay," he remarked, his tone gentle yet insistent. "What happened?"

Ethan sighed, the weight of the confession he was about to make settling heavily on his chest. "I...I had to agree to go on a date with Mr. Rogers' daughter," he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper.

Davis's eyebrows furrowed in concern as he processed Ethan's words. "Why would you agree to something like that?" he asked, his voice tinged with disbelief.

Ethan shook his head, a sense of helplessness washing over him. "I didn't have a choice, Davis," he replied, his voice heavy with regret. "You know how important this project is for the company and it just a date anyway."

As the gravity of Ethan's situation sank in, Davis felt a surge of frustration and hurt bubble up inside him. He couldn't fathom the idea of Ethan going on a date with someone else, even if it was just a formality.

"Ethan," Davis said, his voice tinged with a mixture of anger and sadness, "how can you say it's just a date? After everything we've been through, after all the secrets and the hiding I have to do , how can you think it's okay to share yourself with someone else?"

Ethan recoiled slightly at Davis's words, feeling a pang of guilt gnaw at his conscience. He hadn't meant to downplay the significance of the situation, but he could see now how his words had hurt Davis.

"I didn't mean it like that," Ethan replied, his voice filled with remorse. "I just...I had no choice, Davis. You know how important this project is for the company, for us."

Davis shook his head, his frustration boiling over. "I know it's important, Ethan," he said, his tone tinged with bitterness. "But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice everything, including us, to make it happen."

Ethan felt a lump form in his throat as he realized the depth of Davis's pain. He had never wanted to hurt him, but it seemed like no matter what he did, someone would always end up getting hurt.

"I'm sorry, Davis," Ethan whispered, his voice barely above a whisper. "I never wanted to hurt you. I just thought...I thought it was something I had to do."

Davis's anger softened slightly as he looked into Ethan's eyes, seeing the vulnerability and sincerity shining through. He reached out, taking Ethan's hand in his own.

"I know, Ethan," Davis said softly, his voice filled with tenderness. "But just because you felt like you had to do it doesn't mean it's okay. We're in this together, remember? We're a team."

Ethan nodded, a sense of relief washing over him as he felt Davis's hand squeeze his own. In that moment, despite the uncertainty and the challenges ahead, Ethan knew that as long as they faced them together, they could overcome anything.

After their heartfelt conversation, Ethan and Davis decided to spend the rest of the evening in each other's company, seeking solace in their shared bond. They retreated to the living room, where they curled up together on the couch, finding comfort in the warmth of each other's presence.

Despite the weight of Ethan's decision hanging over them, they tried to push aside their worries, focusing instead on the simple pleasure of being together. Davis wrapped an arm around Ethan's shoulders, pulling him close as they settled in to watch a movie.

As the film played in the background, they engaged in light conversation, sharing anecdotes and memories from their time together. Ethan couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the love and support Davis had always shown him, even in the face of adversity.

"You know," Ethan said softly, breaking the comfortable silence that had settled between them, "I don't know what I would do without you, Davis."

Davis smiled, his eyes reflecting the affection he felt for Ethan. "I feel the same way, Ethan," he replied, his voice filled with sincerity. "You mean everything to me."

They sat in companionable silence for a while longer, the only sound the gentle hum of the television in the background. Despite the uncertainty of the future, Ethan felt a sense of peace wash over him, knowing that as long as they had each other, they could face whatever challenges came their way.

As the evening wore on, they eventually retired to bed, their bodies entwined as they sought comfort in each other's arms. In the quiet darkness of their room, Ethan felt a sense of calm settle over him, knowing that no matter what the future held, they would face it together, as partners, as allies, and as lovers.