Arlan suddenly stopped and turned towards Kael.
This time, there was no trace of his previous playfulness on his face.
He stared into Kael's eyes, with both his hands on top of Kael's shoulders as he leaned forward.
Gulp
Kael, who was stuck in this situation, gulped as he then looked into Arlan's eyes and,
"I do not swing that way.
It is not you, it is me."
He answered in a tone as respectful as possible.
"What…?"
Arlan's mouth twitched as he strengthened his hold on Kael's shoulder in anger.
"Using force will not change my mind, nor my sexuality, Arlan. But don't worry, your secret is safe with me.
That was very brave of you."
Again, the Commander's mouth twitched in annoyance.
"You little brat, if you hadn't done what you did today, I would have punched you right in the face."
"It wouldn't have been the first time you would have done that."
Kael shrugged.
"Also, you punch like a little girl, so that isn't exactly a threat."
"…"
