Page 98 of Love Lessons

Thank you, Daddy replied sincerely. That means a lot to me.

And then they walked into the store holding hands. Which was kind of magical all by itself.

Inside the store, Daddy seemed to know right where he was going. Landon honestly couldn’t think of anything they’d need here, but he was willing to be surprised.

When they stopped in front of a tall rack of succulents, he actually squealed. He hoped it wasn’t too loud. Because Daddy wanted to get him plants.

Daddy wrapped his arms around him from behind and moved him over just a little, around the corner, to the display of hanging terrariums.

Air plants! He fucking loved air plants. The way that they could live for years on just a few drops of water and some filtered sunlight, hundreds of feet above the rainforest floor, was fascinating.

And these ones were so beautifully presented, too. The bubbles of glass sparkled even in the flat, industrial lighting and the bottom of each terrarium was filled with colorful rocks.

He’d always wanted one, but they were expensive, maybe five or ten times the cost of the little succulents around the corner in their plastic pots. He would never have gotten one for himself.

You may have one large one or two small ones, Daddy said indulgently.

There were just so many, though. Landon went through all of his favorites. He told Daddy about the things he liked, and some facts about the genus Tillandsia, and wondered when the different varieties would flower and what color the flowers would be.

He thought Daddy would go somewhere, or maybe get annoyed with him, but he just stood there, asking the occasional question or offering an opinion when Landon asked.

It was just difficult because each one had unique things that he liked about it. Different Tillandsia species, different rocks, flowers that were already blooming, colors he liked the most...

He felt his stomach rumble, since he really hadn’t eaten much today, but he decided to ignore it.

Daddy had apparently heard it, though.

Three more minutes and then it’s time for lunch.

How am I supposed to decide?

Do you want me to decide?

No… They were still his presents!

Daddy stepped up to the rack, carefully moved a few of the hanging bubbles to different hooks, and then guided Landon over with a hand on his shoulder. You may choose between these two large ones or these three small ones.

Ooh! Those are the best ones!

Daddy laughed. I know. You’ve been telling me about them for almost an hour. Three minutes. Make a choice.

Now that he had to, and he could see all of the best options right there, it was easier. Alright, I want this one because it has three different varieties and one has a flower.

Good choice, Danger. And we’ll get this one too because it has the purple rocks.

I get a big one and a little one? Landon wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry. And it was over such a silly thing, a pair of glass bubbles that he could have easily bought himself.

But it was Daddy buying them, Daddy knowing exactly what he wanted and getting it for him… It was a little bit overwhelming. He gave Daddy a big, sloppy kiss on the cheek, not even caring who saw them.

Daddy smiled affectionately. Yes. A big one and a little one, Danger. Because I love you. Daddy was already turning away as he said it, but then he seemed to realize his words and turned back.

He looked a little nervous and Landon hoped he wouldn’t freak out over what he’d said. He needed everything that Daddy had for him, and he wasn’t sure he could handle it if Daddy pulled back now.

Daddy pushed Landon’s hair behind his ear, watching him carefully and looking a bit wistful. I didn’t mean to say it like that. Or to say it right now. But I’ve been in love with you for a long time. It’s OK if you don’t feel the same way, but I wanted you to know.

Everything Landon was feeling seemed to expand until it was too large for his body. All of his joys and worries and hopes and needs were just too big for him. Because Daddy loved him.

If they could be together like this more often, with his ass still sore from his whipping last night and his cock aching with repressed need, and Daddy buying him terrariums at the hardware store while he wore his bondage cuffs out in the light of day… It was maybe everything that he’d ever needed even if he didn’t know he wanted it.