"I don't really have an option" Keith said, a bit sad. It was the truth, where would he live? He had no job, no inheritance money, nothing his mother or father saved up for him. Alex was the only person in the world who cared about him. It wasn't to bash Erika, but she was helping him only to get Alex back to the wonderful person she used to be, not to help Keith. When she pouted about his birthday, he just shrugged. "You bought me nice clothes, a most wonderful gift." He said and kissed her forehead a few times. "I suppose I can be a bit devious when I want to be." He chuckled a bit and simply gave her more kisses, her temple, her forehead, the top of her head, her nose, her cheek. When she looked up at him ans said she wanted him Keith responded by kissing her lips. It was a gentle, tender, loving kiss, filled with his love for her. His free hand came around and wrapped her up in a powerful hug. And he simply held her there, giving her his best kiss and best hug, awaiting her reaction.