Page 67 of His Theo

“I agree. It is a very sound and enjoyable plan.” He said it with such confidence, I knew he wasn’t joking…which just made it even cuter.

I loved it when his confidence shined like that.

“We will each help the other research human jobs and we will make a list of options.” Giving me a very serious expression, he gave my hand and my ankles a squeeze. “We will take our time, my Theo. It will require patience.”

I wasn’t sure if he was warning me or himself, but either way, I nodded. “Yes, we’ll take our time and won’t rush into anything. I have my job and I like it for the most part. You have your savings. We’re not in a hurry.”

“That is correct.” Looking proud of me, he nodded. “What is also correct is that we will continue to make lists of important topics humans in a relationship should discuss. Are you ready to make that list now or should we schedule time later this week?”

Oh.

“Um, let’s schedule time?” That hadn’t come out very decisive, so I kept rambling. “I need to think about it even though you’re right. I’ve been thinking about our relationship in terms of domination and submission, and I forgot the everyday kind of stuff.”

He went still before lifting several of his limbs almost like he was waving his hands around. “I will admit to the same flaw. However, that is something we can change.”

Yep, that was easy to fix since we’d caught it early.

“And you’ll help make the list too.” This wasn’t all about me. “I’m sure there are things that you want to talk about too.”

He made an adorable thinking sound before nodding. “Yes, I will consider my questions for you. Understanding mate tasks that are not domination-based is important.”

Hmm.

What else did mates do?

Hell, what did boyfriends or spouses do that we weren’t doing?

Planning for the future was the biggest one that popped into my head, but I decided that could wait. “We’ve got a lot to think about, but you helped me to stop worrying about money so that makes me feel a lot better.”

“I am glad, my Theo.” Jerker looked like he had something else on his mind, but our waiter took that moment to walk over to us and the conversation quickly shifted.

Jerker wasn’t one for small talk with strangers, so once our server had finished introducing himself and asking if we were ready, Jerker charged right in and ordered for both of us. I didn’t mind, and honestly, it was nice not to have to think about it.

Especially since I knew why he’d picked spaghetti.

Yep, just thinking about how much he liked watching me suck on the noodles had my noodle getting hard.

And not even the curious way the waiter was bouncing his gaze back and forth between us dimmed my delight.

In fact, it made it even more fun because I knew he was putting the pieces together pretty quickly. “Perfect. I’ll get this into our system and then I’ll be back with some bread and a refill on your waters.”

Without a single question aimed in my direction, he gave us a pleasant smile and walked away with nearly as much confidence as Jerker would.

“The interruption was not timely, however I am glad to have our food ordered. You are hungry.” His gaze dropped down to the table like he was staring at my stomach.

“Can you hear it?” I hadn’t been rumbling like a cartoon but I wasn’t surprised when Jerker nodded.

“Your body also gives off other signals that indicate what humans call blood sugar and other factors.” His matter-of-fact tone had me shaking my head.

“I just can’t imagine processing all that information at once.” Our brains were fascinating places but his was amazing. “I think we’ve traded space for our imagination instead of all the processing power you have.”

Jerker went very still. “That is an interesting assessment of our differences.”

I wasn’t sure which would be better, but I liked all the fun stuff that came with my imagination. “I like our differences.”

“I find them highly cooperative.” Going back to teasing over my hand, he squeezed my ankles and trailed his tentacles higher up my calves. “Before our interruption, I had planned to ask about other questions you have for me. Ones that are not relationship-based.”

So little ones, not the big relationship stuff like money.

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