Sylus is the definition of tit for tat.
You find out pretty early in the relationship that if you mess with him, heâs going to mess with you right back(tenfold)
Youâre sitting on the couch together when you reach up and rub his head affectionately, fingers threading through his silver hair. âSoft today,â you tease.
Without missing a beat, the second you lower your hand he reaches over and pats the top of your head like he would with a cat. âEven softer,â he murmurs, smug look on his face.
You narrow your eyes. He just arches a brow like heâs daring you to continue.
Later that evening you walk past him in the kitchen while heâs pouring a drink. On impulse you reach out and grab his waist, giving it a quick squeeze as you go by.
Two hours later youâre standing in the same spot, reaching for a glass, when Sylus strolls past you. His arm snakes around your waist and squeezes, harder, fingers digging in just enough to make you squeak.
âFairâs fair, sweetie,â he says smoothly, not even breaking stride.
You start keeping score after that.
One lazy afternoon you canât resist. Heâs standing there in a fitted black shirt, looking unfairly good, so you slide your hands up his chest and give his pecs a firm, appreciative squeeze.
He doesnât react immediately. Just looks down at you with that dangerous little smile.
But the next morning when youâre stretching in front of the mirror in nothing but one of his shirts, he appears behind you. His hands come up without warning, cupping your boobs fully, thumbs brushing over your nipples through the fabric.
âThese are much better,â he says casually, giving them a gentle but possessive squeeze before letting go. âCarry on.â
Your mouth drops open. He just walks away like he didnât just feel you up in broad daylight.
Youâre feeling bold one night after an outing. As he walks past you toward the bedroom you reach out and lightly slap his ass; quick, playful, barely any sting.
Sylus stops. Turns his head slowly. He raises an eyebrow, the corners of his mouth turning upwards.
Later, when youâre bent over grabbing something from the bottom drawer, he walks up behind you. One big hand grabs a full handful of your ass, squeezing hard, before he brings his palm down in a sharp, resounding spank that makes you jolt forward with a surprised yelp.
He leans down, lips brushing your ear as his hand soothes over the spot he just smacked.
âYou started it, kitten,â he purrs, voice low and amused. âIâm simply finishing it. And I always finish stronger.â
You rub your stinging cheek, face burning, but youâre also grinning like an idiot.
Because thatâs just how it is with him.
And the worst (best) part?
He always waits for the perfect moment. Never does it immediately. He lets you think you got away with it⌠then strikes when you least expect it, settling the score with interest.
Youâve learned your lesson by now.
But you still canât stop yourself from lightly slapping his ass again the very next day.
Because letâs be honest: you like losing this game.