The sun dappled through the leaves, painting the forest floor in a mosaic of light and shadow. Kai and Ethan sat perched on a sturdy branch, the air thick with the familiar scent of pines and damp earth. Ethan's gaze lingered on Kai, noticing the way his shoulders slumped slightly, the subtle tension in his jaw.
" Kai," Ethan began, " you've always been so secretive about your family. I've got a feeling that your parents are not your biological parents."
Kai's silence was a heavy weight on the air. Ethan knew he had struck a nerve, but he couldn't bear to see his friend so guarded.
" It's okay," Ethan said, his voice so soothing , " you don't have to tell me anything you're not ready for. But I'm here for you, Kai, always."
Kai's eyes met Ethan's, a flicker of pain in their depths. " I don't know who my parents are, Ethan," he finally confessed, his voice barely a whisper. " My foster parents..... they won't tell me anything."
Ethan reached out, his hand finding kai's , a silent promise of support. He knew he couldn't force Kai to open up, but he wanted him to know that he wasn't alone.
To lighten the mood, Ethan grinned mischievously. " Hey Kai," he said, " I've got an idea. How about you carry me on your back while you're in your wolf form? I bet it would be amazing."
Kai's brow furrowed, a mixture of surprise and apprehension in his eyes. " Are you serious Ethan, you know I can get pretty big."
Ethan's smile widened, his eyes sparkling with mischief replied," of course I'm serious! It'll be like a wide ride through the woods. Come on Kai, trust me."
Seeing the unwavering determination in Ethan's eyes, Kai couldn't help it but smile. He knew he was in for something crazy, but he couldn't resist Ethan's infectious enthusiasm. With a deep breath, Kai closed his eyes and the familiar warmth of his wolf form emerged through him.
He opened his eyes to see Ethan starring at him, his jaw slacked in awe. Kai stood tall, a massive wolf with fur black as night. His eyes however, were a startling emerald green, glowing with an otherworldly light. " Your eyes," Ethan breathed, his voice barely audible," they are so beautiful."
Kai felt a blush creep up his cheeks, his wolf ears twitching nervously. He tried to act tough, but Ethan's sincere admiration struck something deep within him. " Well, if you don't want me to carry you, that's fine," Kai said trying to sound nonchalant.
He lowered his massive frame, his wolf form, a gentle giant. Ethan climbed into his back, clinging to his fur with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. " Hold on tight," Kai growled playfully, his voice deep and rumbling.
With a powerful leap, Kai surged forward , his wolf form a blur of black fur as he raced through the trees. The wind whipped through Ethan's hair, his laughter echoing through the woods as he clung to kai's back, feeling the powerful muscles beneath his fingers. The forest became a whirlwind of colors and sounds. Kai was fast, waving through the trees with an agility that made Ethan gasp in awe. He had never felt so alive, so free.
Suddenly, Kai lunched to the side, his wolf form almost falling. Ethan shrieked, his hands tightening around kai's neck. " Kai , what are you doing." Kai's wolf form let out a deep rumbling chuckle. " Just trying to give you a little thrill my friend."
Ethan, still breathless from his near fall, swore at Kai," fuck you Kai," his laughter a melodious sound that echoed through the trees. " You're cute when you smile," Kai mumbled, a hint of amusement in his voice. Ethan blushed, his eyes sparkling with a mixture of amusement and affection. He knew he was getting carried away, but he couldn't help himself. He loved the way Kai made him feel, the way he could be so silly and playful one moment and the next moment fiercely protective. He knew this only the beginning of their adventure and he couldn't wait to see where it would lead them.
After they were done, Kai decided to invite Ethan for lunch but the fellow declined. " Ka, I would love to but I have to go now," Ethan replied. " Why, it's just lunch or aren't you hungry?" Kai said. " Please.... pretty please," Kai tried to sound cute and Ethan found this funny. Not being able to resist kai's cuteness agreed," fine, I'll come. Stop being cute." They both leave for kai's house to eat lunch unaware of the pair of eyes watching them.