(BL) Hunting The Field Guide - Chapter 319

Chapter 319: Am I…a beast?

Chapter 319: Am I…a beast?

With his parents essentially being responsible for Charlie’s wellbeing as the kid got his feet under him, he had to come with them when they went to Kellen’s class for Field Guide training.  It was like an awakening for Charlie.

He was wide eyed, bushy tailed, his mouth wide open as he watched his fellow Guides move, exercise, and fight with wooden sticks against standing dummies.

Kellen was a little confused that he was so entranced by the Guides, but he wasn’t going to argue with him about it.  He was far too skinny still to be able to even be in the ‘regular’ class.

If they did a second intake, maybe, but that was months out.

Charlie would just have to watch, he guessed, or…Kellen’s gaze slid to his Mom.

He knew that if he showed enough interest, there was a chance that she would take notice.

And knowing his parents…Well, Charlie might be getting the same training Kellen did.  Speaking of, Brent let out a shout of joy when he saw that Kellen was walking without a cane.

His expression was full of happiness as he saw his Dad as well, until he realised that Kellen was being held up by his Mom.

He faltered, as did many of the Guides in the second class.  “What happened?” He asked.

“I knew that Taylor called him over and all but this…is he okay?” Brent asked and Kellen answered for himself, even though the question was directed to his parents.  “I’m fine.

Just extra drugged.

Rhys.” Kellen didn’t explain further, and Brent’s expression relaxed immediately.  “Ah.

Understood.

I’ll grab you guys some chairs then.

Everyone, Guide Woods is fine, fully healed, just working through some pain meds.” He told the class, since they were also worried about him.

Nods of acknowledgement went around the room, and Kellen was a little surprised that everyone was so concerned about him.

He pushed these people to their breaking points practically daily.

Yet here they were, happy to know that he was okay.  “We’ll do it, Brent.

You have a class to teach.” Kellen’s Dad said, his smile soft and warm and Brent’s cheeks flushed before he grinned.

“Understood, Mr.

Woods.

Mrs.

Woods, if you want, I can race you on the obstacle course later?” Brent offered, his expression coy.

Kellen’s Mom laughed, reaching out and slapping his hand on his shoulder.  “You are a troublemaker, aren’t you?

Sure, Brent.

Once the class is over.” “Can we stay to watch?” One of the Guide’s asked, and everyone watched as they perked up across the room.

Kellen chuckled.  “I think none of you are prepared for this, including Guide Jameson, but yes, of course.

I won’t be able to stick around and watch you get beaten, Brent, since I have to go to my guiding session after.” Kellen’s Mom gave him a smile.  “I feel you will be able to stick around.

I have a strange feeling that Captain of yours is going to come pick you up.” She teased and Kellen rolled his eyes.

He wobbled, stubbornly moving towards where they had stacked chairs and Kellen’s Mom groaned, catching him as he nearly fell.

“Do not make me a liar, Kellen.

Just let us help you, alright?” His Mom told him as his Dad moved past him to grab some chairs.  He unfolded them, handing one to Kellen who basically used it as a walker as he slid it across the floor to sit where he could watch everyone.

He knew it was a little silly of him, since everyone kind of looked like blobs, but it made him feel better.

He couldn’t even get work done on his laptop if he wanted to, so he sat there, his arms crossed as his parents chatted to each other and Charlie followed Brent around, asking questions when he wasn’t busy with their students.  It was cute, honestly, and Kellen could feel his mood settle out.  “Kellen sweetheart, do you know how many free rooms the Guild has?” Kellen turned his head slowly towards his parents, his Dad on the other side of his Mom and leaning over her to speak to him directly.

Kellen frowned.  “I’m unsure.

There are quite a few though.

Did you message Rhys or speak to him about an apartment yet?” Kellen asked and his Mom shook her head.  “Didn’t seem like the right time to bring it up when the man was panicking about you experiencing pain.

I’m honestly glad you aren’t a girl, because from his reaction alone the man would faint or kill the doctor if you were giving birth.” Kellen felt his face go white.  “Don’t even joke about that.

He gets so upset when I get hurt.” Kellen told them and they both smiled at him.  “Then don’t get hurt, Kellen.

It’s that simple.” Kellen rolled his eyes at his Mom’s smart comment.  “Very easy for you to say.

You can just go invisible when things get rough.

I can’t.

I’m also pretty squishy compared to some of the things I’ve faced, including a gun.” Kellen deadpanned and his Dad laughed, while his Mom didn’t.  “Fair enough.

Guns are pretty hard.” His Dad chuckled, his hand squeezing his wife’s thigh to take the sting out.

His Mom’s lips were white from how hard she was pressing them, before she relaxed and let out the breath she held.  “Anyway,” Kellen said, shifting in his seat but keeping his arms crossed, “I can just message him right now and let him know that you two are thinking about a different apartment.” Kellen said and his Mom snorted.  “Can you even see the screen right now?

Don’t think I haven’t noticed you trying to narrow your eyes to see better, Kellen.

Taylor didn’t give you a heavy dose, but you rarely take any kind of medication.

It’s going to hit you harder especially.” Kellen pouted.  “I can attempt it before you shoot it down, alright?” Kellen shot back and his Dad chuckled.  “It’s funny seeing that getting a partner has made you talk back to your Mom more.” Kellen froze.

“I like it.

Keep doing it.

You let her get away with too much before.” His Dad’s eyes sparkled as his Mom grumbled.  “I didn’t get away with anything.” She protested and he patted her thigh.  “Mmhmm.

Sure, love.

You didn’t get away with anything.

Don’t think I’ve forgotten what state you were in when I woke up, alright?

Nor how you behaved when Kellen was starting to go through puberty.” Kellen felt his face flush at the same time his Mom did.  “H-Henry!

We don’t speak about that anymore!” She protested and Kellen’s Dad grinned.  “Oh, don’t we?

I’m so sorry, I didn’t get the memo.” His Dad teased, and Kellen knew that he had taken the attention away from him.

Kellen, thankful, pulled out his phone and stared at the screen.  It took a minute, but Kellen was able to focus on the screen.

He did feel a bit like a child as he tried to unlock the phone, and pull up Rhys’ number to text.

He was a bit embarrassed as he remembered what he was saved under, and it was not his name.  He pulled up his number, and began to type.

He was so focused, he didn’t notice that the room had gotten quiet as he sat there typing.  “Oh?

Are you messaging me?” Rhys’ voice spoke up behind him and Kellen nearly jumped out of his seat.

His heart racing in his chest, Kellen covered his heart, spinning so fast that his vision blurred as he turned to look up at him.  “W-What?

You have work!” Kellen protested.

Kellen stared up at him as he leaned against the back of Kellen’s chair, his smile charming.  “Hill said I was useless, so I should just leave now and come in early tomorrow morning.

Especially since you are going to be able to work out again starting tomorrow morning, I was thinking I would just get up when you did and head into work then.” Kellen swallowed.

Damn it.  It wasn’t something he had voiced in the slightest, but he was planning to use the time that he had away from Rhys to quell whatever was burning inside of him.

So that he didn’t…attack him the next time he saw him.  Something inside of Kellen had snapped as soon as he realised that he could do whatever he wanted.

He wanted to blame what he and Brent had been looking up and ordered during the morning, but he couldn’t.

This was all Kellen, and he was a bit surprised with himself honestly.  He should have been satisfied from yesterday.

He had cum so much that he’d basically gone limp.

But now…he could feel how he was straining against his pants just having Rhys next to him.

It was frustrating since his parents were right next to them, he still needed to go in for his guiding session, and they were in the middle of a class.  He thought he had better control than this.

He had been attempting to wrestle his control back.

But having him anywhere near him had shattered it.

Again.  “Kellen?

Are you alright?” Rhys’ smile shifted slightly, moving into concern and Kellen swallowed.  “Uh, yeah.

I-I was just about to message you about apartments.” Kellen fumbled, feeling like an idiot and Rhys’ brows drew closer in confusion.  “Apartments?

Is something wrong with yours?” He asked and Kellen’s Dad stepped in, saving him.  “He was going to message you on our behalf.

We’ve thought about it, and as much as we appreciate your offer, we really shouldn’t move into the apartment next to our newly paired up son.

We hope it isn’t too much of an ask if we ask to still move into the tower for the time being, but you should keep your apartment for yourself.” Rhys’ gaze left Kellen, and Kellen felt his heart begin to pound in his chest.

He dropped his gaze away from him, and carefully pressed his hand against his chest again.  “Are you sure?

I appreciate your concern, but it is sound-proofed to an A Class standard.” Rhys told them and his Dad laughed.  “Couldn’t get it to S Class?” He teased and Rhys chuckled.  “Do you know how expensive S Class materials are?

There is a reason I don’t stay within the top 5 levels of the tower.

That was requested by our two other S Class members, and I respect that.

Those five floors were half of the cost of building the tower.” His Mom whistled, while Kellen was also hearing this information for the first time.  “Wait, I remember you saying something about you having called them back.” Kellen said slowly and Rhys sighed.

He ran his hand through his hair, still leaning against the back of his chair.  “Yeah, I did.

But, they’re on a personal mission deep into the forest that had taken over the area next to us.

They’ll get the message when they come up for air, so we’ll see.”  “Are you saying that they’re a pair?” Kellen’s Dad asked, his tone full of excitement and Rhys made a face.  “Ah…I would say more like…roommates?

They don’t get along well.

It’s very much a love-hate relationship.

I met them when I was in the D.E.C.

and out on a mission abroad.

They actually approached me when I was thinking about starting a Guild.

They just needed someone who would allow them to do what they wanted, and I needed more powerful members on my team at the time.

So, we have an interesting relationship.” Rhys said.

“That being said, back to the original topic, there is nothing wrong with you two moving into another apartment.

I just want to make sure the glass is replaced in whichever one you choose.

I have your number, Henry, so I’ll send over the little package we have made up that we send to Espers and Guides who are planning to stay with us about what we have available.” Kellen frowned.  “I never got one of those.” He protested and Rhys grinned at him.  “Oh, I know.” CREATORS’ THOUGHTS CalyB A little more info about the other S Classes and why they aren’t here.