The next day, Ethan dropped Miles off at college. As soon as Miles got out, he pulled out his phone and dialed Kai's number. It rang, but there was no answer. He called again.
At the hotel, Kai and Bast were still wrapped in soft white sheets, tangled in each other's warmth. Kai's phone rang again and again until he finally groaned, cracked one eye open, and answered.
Kai: "Miles, is it you? Are you always this ready to ruin my mornings?"
Miles: "Kai, why aren't you at college today?"
Kai yawned and lazily replied: "I think I can't come today..."
Miles: "Oh? Have you forgotten the deadline for our assignments?"
Kai's eyes shot open. He sat up in a flash. "Wait—what?! Today's the deadline?"
Miles: "Yes. And you've only got 40 minutes left. So come fast!"
Kai: "Okay, okay, I'm coming!"
He hung up quickly. Beside him, Bast stirred and opened his eyes. Seeing Kai flustered, he reached out, hugged him from behind, and placed a gentle kiss on his neck.
Bast: "Good morning."
