His Dominant Human Mate

5: First Date

“Stop being so damn adorable.” Anthony chuckled throatily, watching Julian redden even some more.

“You are enjoying teasing me,” Julian whined, darting his eyes around the somewhat busy restaurant. Luckily, his man had taken a private booth away from prying eyes.

“I am indeed,” Anthony confirmed, shooting him a deliberate smoldering stare. He loved to see the younger man squirm. It buttered up the dominant in him. Made him want to do naughty things to the teacher, but he feared going too fast might overwhelm Julian. If he only knew how fast Julian wanted things to go…

“I know nothing about you.” Julian blurted.

“Not true,” Anthony countered pointedly. “You do know I have a son.” He added cheekily. “It's me who knows nothing about you, apart from the fact that you are s*xy of course.”

“Now I know you like flirting too,” Julian declared, making Anthony holler in laughter, catching the attention of others briefly.

“You are pleasantly surprising, Julian Stark.” Anthony couldn't seem to figure Julian out, and it made him more intrigued-interested. There was a fire in the man, for sure, but he also had this air of shyness. It was an arousing combo. One that Anthony couldn't wait to explore.

“I have two brothers,” he offered. “Three actually, one is deceased.” He corrected himself. Julian wanted to offer his condolences, but Anthony didn't give him a chance. “I am the firstborn, and the id*ot following me is called Sebastian, and then we have the family priest, Damien.” He smiled warmly, talking of them. “I have one niece, Sebastian's daughter, and that's basically all.”

“Parents?” Julian prompted.

“Both retired and enjoying life.” He grinned. “What about you, beautiful?”

Julian dropped his gaze. “Only child, orphaned at an early age.” He said simply. He raised his eyes and Anthony was expectantly waiting for more. “Grandparents were dead too, but my parents' friends took me and raised me with their kids. One brother and two sisters.” He smiled, thinking of Nora's and Gerald's kindness to him. “Actually three sisters if you count my childhood friend Rhey, who also happens to be Tommy's ma… wife.”

“Is Tommy the brother?” Anthony asked, oblivious to Julian's almost blunder.

“Yeah,” he grinned. “Best friend and brother in one wrap.”

“What happened to your parents?” Anthony pried. Julian sighed, preferring not to talk about it, so he offered a curt, road accident. Which wasn't entirely a lie, cause dying fighting rogues can be considered an accident too. Anthony took a hint and shifted to a lighter topic.

“Did you always want to be a teacher?” The question brought a bright smile to Julian's face. The brightest, Anthony had ever seen him.

“Long even before I knew what being a teacher entails.” He confirmed, chuckling with a far-away look. “My dad used to be a history professor. And he loved his job. I used to hear our neighbors call him prof or teacher, and my small brain thought it was fancy.” He shook his head at the fond memory. “Anyway, when I lost him, I could have gone down a bad path, but some of my teachers wouldn't let me. That's when I realized a teacher can mold a kid's life.”

“I could say the same about my job.” Anthony smiled. “I grew up seeing my old man running our family business and considered him to be a god. And then I grew up, and I figured the reason he looked so untouchable was because he had many employees depending on him for their livelihood. I took over and my brother Sebastian franchised it.”

The two fell in an acceptable silence until Anthony broke it. “Quick question, you know I am interested in you sexually, right?”

“I couldn't tell.” Julian teased, pretending to think about it.

“Smart ass,” Anthony grumbled. “Are you gay?” Julian's eyes widened. He feared if he says no, it might make Anthony think twice about them. “Truth please.”

“No,”

“But you want to try it with me?”

“Yes,”

“Good.” Anthony cheered. “Cause I have never been with a man either.”

“And here I was freaking out.” He grumbled, but the mirth in his tone told Anthony he was just as relieved. The billionaire began bringing up his lifestyle subtly and at some point, Julian had to ask him upfront.

“What do you really want to know?”

“I want to know if you would consent to be tied up as I f*ck this delectable ass of yours.” Anthony declared bluntly reaching to lightly touch the said ass, making Julian choke on nothing. His breath held and for a second, he couldn't breathe as he stared.

“It is not as bad as it sounds, beautiful. I can guarantee, you will enjoy it, love it even.” His smug tone is what got Julian's attention first.

“Do I also get to tie you up as you take it in the ass?” He asked calmly in a challenging demeanor. Anthony froze. He had assumed the gorgeous man beside him would take on a submissive role. What if he doesn't want to? Anthony panicked. He gulped, exhaling subtly. Having rendered him speechless, and wiped the smug smile from his face, Julian asked what he really wanted to understand. “So you have a fetish for tying your lovers up before f*cking them?”

“Yes,” Anthony whispered with a nod, sounding unsure.

“And you would like to do the same to me.” Julian surmised.

“Yes,”

“Mmh… Why?” He asked with a thoughtful frown. Anthony hesitated. He didn't know how to explain himself without sounding presumptuous, and he had picked on the fact that Julian wasn't entirely a submissive kind. “Out with it, Anthony.” He encouraged,

Anthony's heart fluttered. He had never heard his name sound s*xier. He blinked and blurted. “I am a dominant, Julian. I like to dominate my lovers fully in bed.”

“Oh,"