Do Kyle and Audra want each other on The Young and the Restless?

Ever since The Young and the Restless storyline in Nice, France, we've seen Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Audra (Zuleyka Silver) fight about her company Vibrante, Claire (Hayley Erin), and those passionate kisses in Kyle's room. It started when Victor (Eric Braeden) made a deal with Audra to seduce Kyle away from Claire. But their arguments have been so intense, and those kisses so steamy, that some fans wonder whether Kyle and Audra are actually attracted to each other.

It wouldn't be the first time. They had an affair after he separated from Summer (then-Allison Lanier) in 2023. Since then, Kyle has learned not to trust Audra, given her conniving nature. But just what is going on between them? Is there an attraction brewing that they're both in denial about?

What happened last week on The Young and the Restless

Audra rolled her eyes at the accusation that she wants Kyle on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Last week on The Young and the Restless, Kyle and Audra ran into each other in the park while jogging and, of course, proceeded to snipe at each other. But it was great how the writers gave us a moment of humor when he asked her whether she was actually interested in him, and she turned away and rolled her eyes in amusement. She claimed she was "weak" back in France after learning Damian (Jermaine Rivers) had been murdered. "You took advantage of me when I was so upset," she chided him. When she accused him of being the one who was attracted to her, he retorted, "I hated even pretending to get close to you. It made me sick."

He sure didn't look sick when they kissed in France

Kyle and Audra shared a passionate moment in France on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Both Kyle and Audra looked like they were totally into all those kisses that even led to Kyle's bed momentarily. They seemed to be enjoying themselves; it was a full-on makeout session.

We know Kyle is in love with Claire, but it feels like he's in lust with Audra. Maybe he's angry at himself about it and feels guilty, so he's taking all that anger out on Audra?

Why did Audra kiss Kyle at Society?

It's still puzzling why Audra kissed Kyle at Society on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Last week on The Young and the Restless, Audra kissed Kyle at Society right before Claire walked in and stared at them in shock. "You're weak, Kyle," Audra said right before the kiss. "You can't resist me forever."

What was that about? Her deal with Victor was over. He told her he was done with her. So what was Audra trying to gain by kissing Kyle, unless maybe she wants him for herself?

It feels like the writers can't decide what to do with these two. It feels like they have a lust/hate relationship with each other. Will they end up engaging in a night of hate sex after another heated confrontation? Will Claire walk in on it? Or will something unexpected happen between Holden (Nathan Owens) and Claire, and maybe Kyle will walk in on it? And then a heartbroken Kyle might have comfort sex with Audra. We can't quite tell where the writers are headed.

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