Meanwhile, in Mint's mind, he doesn't know why he's so demanding today. He wanted more.
He just got the urge of possessing this man below him. Perhaps, he was getting jealous again thinking about the fact that after Sage will get tired of him. He can always do this kind of thing to that other person.
Not just like this, all of the ways he treated him now. Even if this was the only thing that could keep him from leaving, he would do it. He will keep on satisfying him even more.
Mint doesn't want Sage to leave him. To get tired of him. He owns Sage now. So, he will never let that happen.
Remembering that Sage can get easily jealous just like him. A mischievous idea pops into his head.
"You can try it, Sage. You can leave me. Discarded me suddenly. Let's see if I can find someone else who can satisfy me more than you do." Mint said to Sage straightforwardly while he stopped moving. Still, his hot member is inside of him.
As soon as Mint said that, Sage suddenly moved to position himself on top of Mint this time. He then lay on top of Mint and caged him to prevent him from moving.
"Okay. Try to find someone else if you want them to get hurt. When will I get tired of you? You don't need to ponder. You will never get rid of me in this lifetime Baby." He said dominantly then he thrust into him without stopping.
Sage thrust now is a little bit forceful causing Mint's body to move up and down together with his every thrust.
With the way his body shakes and moves. Mint's arms wrap around Sage's neck tightly. Holding it to support her as he openly welcomes his rough thrust..
Mint was very pleased with what he heard. He didn't conceal what his reaction was. He smiled triumphantly at Sage.
"Make it sure. Take me as much as you want. But you, you're only mine now, Sage. The day you make a move on me, it is also the start that you will never get away from me unless you kill me. Remember that." Mint said at Sage creepingly.
This is what Mint thought all the time. He knows that maybe it must be suffocating for Sage. Because for a man, it's not good to have a possessive partner. But this is him. Once he owns them already. They were already his alone.
"Looks like I didn't love you enough for you to think and talk like that." Sage said.
Sage kissed Mint deeply on the lips. Biting his lips and plunged his tongue inside of his mouth.
That kiss nearly sucked Mint's breath leaving him gasping for air after he pulled away.
"Once again. You mine from now on too Mint. Of course you have me only. My feelings for you are sincere. I love you Mint. Only you. You should never think that way again. See how I will punish you."
The next day, Mint woke to find a heavy weight on top of him. When he opened his eyes, he saw Sage almost lying completely on him.
Sage's strong arms were wrapped tightly around him, his face resting against Mint's neck. He clung to him like an octopus refusing to let go.
Looking down a little bit, he saw Sage's peaceful sleeping face.
Sage is really handsome. With this kind of face, he almost didn't believe that this man was his boyfriend.
Mint stare at Sage. Watching him with so much fascination.
Sage stirred from his sleep. Upon opening his eyes, he saw Mint ogling at him in his sleep.
That made him smirked amusely at Mint.
"Morning love." Sage landed a smooch into Mint's lips.
Not having enough. When their lips parted. He repeated doing it again and again until he heard Mint giggled there.
"Enough. Quick, get up there already. We'll be late, come on. Juniper expects to see me again today."
Sage's gaze sharpened.
Realizing what he'd said, Mint giggled again. Pinching Sage's cheeks with both hands, "Don't you get jealous again. Don't worry. I only love you. Yhiie!"
Sage nodded at that.
"That's only right. They're dead if they do something to you."
Mint laughed at that. Oh my. He's jealous again.
"Go on. Take a shower now and then we can go. They might be waiting for us already."
"But I don't want to go." Sage whined while he put his head into the side of Mint's neck.
"Babe. Don't be lazy. I heard that you're responsible for teaching them today. I want to watch you teaching them." Mint laid his hand at Sage head, stroking it gently.
"Okay fine. But you joined me. If not, Hmmp." Sage snorted after a long silence.
"Fine, fine." Mint agreed immediately. Fearing that Sage might change his mind.
As soon as the convoy of Aethercliff personnel reached EKMA. They saw the line of cadets. Divided into thirty each per group.
When the group reached the front and was standing besides where Major General Kane is, Caraway asked, "Major General, what is this?
"You're here, you're here. Come, we have a short exhibition drill today. You watch the show. After that, you can proceed in teaching them." Major General Kane said.
Upon hearing that, Caraway and the others curiously watch the ongoing drill.
Among the small units, Mint saw familiar faces. Ones who he trained when he was still in EKMA.
These cadets also saw Mint staring at them. Surprisingly, they all smiled towards him.
Overcome with excitement, Mint couldn't stop himself from waving at them. Sage quickly pulled his hand down and, after that, didn't let go. No matter how much Mint shook or tried to pull his hand free, Sage's grip remained firm.
Mint head Sage snorted beside him.
"Mint. You're finally here. Come. Let's do some practice drills? Yeah?" Kale's voice sounded at the back, suddenly pulling Mint's attention towards him.
Mint look at the on-going exhibition. Seeing that it will not end anytime soon. He agreed.
Feeling Sage's grip loosened a bit. He pulled his hand.
"Okay. Let's go."
Mint looked back at Sage, with beautiful eyes, "Will you join us?"
Upon seeing how Mint acted towards the man who keeps on giving them dirty and chilling looks. Kale now understands. The two are already within an intimate relationship.
Hmmp! Mint is so dead. Let's see how the others will deal with you.
Once the trio reach the training area. Kale straight away went beside Juniper and others. Making sure that Mint and Sage won't be hearing him, he spilled every speculation that he had.
As they heard that the person with Mint might be his boyfriend, their vision darkened.
The tender cabbage that they grow meticulously was picked by a savage beast.
Anger filled them greatly.
They have to do something about it.
Juniper. As cold as usual because he didn't want to startle, the snake went nearer to Mint and Sage. He was followed by the others.
"You're here so you agreed. Look at our training area. Would a mock gun shooting be okay to play? Let's see if you're already rusty." Juniper asked Mint directly. Intentionally or unintentionally ignoring Sage.
Seeing that, Sage's face narrowed. He felt the hostility that Juniper was giving him.
'Hmm. At least they already know it. Let's see what they will do.' Sage thought evilly.
Sage won't back down.
He looked at Mint who was smiling widely at Juniper. Not happy by how Mint smiles towards other men. He jabs at Mint's side. Pinching it intimately after that.
"Sounds great. Mind if I joined you? It's not my first time holding guns after all." Sage said at Juniper.
Mint looked at Sage with a surprised look.
The others, including Juniper, looked at Sage with a nasty look.
The others quickly hid their looks when they saw Mint look at them.
"Ow. Mint. Don't you dare reject us. Your 'companion' already said yes. By the way you are?" Ginger said, her last word is for Sage.
Warning Mint there for him to not disagree.
Ginger extends his hand to Sage, waiting for him to shake her hands.
Sage accepts the waiting hand of Ginger, "Nice to meet you. I'm Sage." Sage said plainly without introducing himself further.
With a heated gaze from both parties except the clueless Mint. Since no one was against the idea of a mock gun shooting. They proceed to gear up.
'Is something happening that I don't know? They seem to be in a battle mode right now.' Mint Thought while pondering on what happened prior today.
He saw the interaction between Sage and the others. There's hostility even if they don't show it to him.
Not understanding why they have that tension between them. He let it go for a while.
Did they fight? No. I was with Sage all along. Besides, they don't know each other. I'm also the one who linked them all.
Wait.
'Did they already know?' Mint sweatdrop with that thought. 'Oh no!!'
The two groups meet once they wear proper clothes. Then upon deciding, Mint and Sage were in a group. Whereas the other group contains Juniper and the others.
Two versus Eight.
So unfair.
But no one spoke up or opposed it. Juniper made sure of that.
Even if Mint wanted to. Sage stopped him.
The game started. All along, Mint noticed that the opponent group was so savage and rough. While making his best to lessen their damage. He also noticed the moves of Sage.
It's not normal. The moves Sage is showing are those of long-trained personnel—just like them. In fact, they're even better than what they've learned themselves.
The way Sage holds his guns. The way he maneuvers during combat against the opposing team, it's far more advanced.
After the game. They were all covered with sweat. They all didn't really hold themselves back.
Though all of them were very tired. They find it very refreshing.
For Juniper and team, they're somewhat satisfied already because at least they vent their anger towards Sage while the game was on going.
After this, they will still make sure of Sage's intention towards Mint. If he is really serious about Mint and that he will not hurt him.
The whole group went to the lobby outside the training room. It was designated as a resting and waiting place for the trainees.
"Sage and I. We're now lovers." Mint said to the group directly when he saw that they were already settled in within the room to rest.
This made the others speechless on how direct Mint said it without any hesitation. Declaring his stunt on not leaving Sage no matter what they will do to break them up.
Silence filled the room.
On the other hand, while holding the right hand of Sage, Mint waited for the others to react.
"Are you sure, Mint?" Bay asked after breaking the silence.
"Yes." Mint answered firmly. Her grip on Sage's hand tightened even more.
Mint felt Sage, with his free hand, hold his own hand that is holding Sage's. That comforted him, so he relaxed a bit.
"What if he will leave you? Mint, not everyone is so kind and acceptable while having that kind of relationship that you both have. You know." Coriander asked.
Mint smiled at that, comfortingly, trying his best into persuading them, "I won't let that happen. Have a little bit of confidence in me. On us."
The others didn't add anything, but Mint is sure that what Coriander said was exactly what they all wanted to say.
"What if he'll hurt you?" Kale retorted. Questioning Mint.
This time, it provoked Sage.
With a dangerous glint in his eyes, Sage answered Kale firmly, "That will never happen. Because I, Sage Ashford, swear that Mint will not be harmed or made to suffer as long as he is in my care. I'll protect him with my entire being."
Declaring what his stance on the matter is. He didn't want them doubting and questioning his love for Mint. Who are they to do that? Nothing.
"Make sure of that, Sage. Otherwise, you'll face us. And trust me— with all of that we have. We will make you suffer and regret what you've done." Juniper warned Sage.
"Hmm." Sage answered.
Sage only finds it laughable. That day will never come—at least not from him. His feelings for Mint run too deep. His love has twisted into something intense, almost obsessive, bordering on possessiveness. He could never bring himself to do that.
As if finding some kind of truth and a promise to them on not really harming Mint, based on how Sage says and behaves. Juniper and others finally gave their consent.
Mint is so happy because of that.
After that intense episode. Mint and Sage are now back at Sage's condo.
The two are now lying in bed. Cuddling.
It's just that, Mint keeps on staring at Sage. Wanting to say something but holding himself only.
Sage noticed Mint's agitation and curiosity since he knew what was running to his brain.
To not make Mint stress out even more, Sage willingly said the truth, "Don't ask anymore. I was once a hidden cavalry scout. Their leader at that. Under Navy. Before a secret mission will occur, we are responsible for gathering crucial information for them to accomplish their mission smoothly. We're also their back up by the way."
While fixing Mint's messy fluffy hair, Sage continued, "Just like you do, I retired already because I want to unwind. I got tired with that job of mine so here I am."
Upon seeing Mint looked at him with surprise. Like it's kind of a big deal, Sage cutted him immediately, "Don't dwell on the pass. You once said that the pass is already a pass. Remember?"
Mint curses.
They do compliment each other.
With their own secrets revealed. Mint was anticipating what would happen from now on.