Cold chills ran through my body. I held the coffee cup tighter in my freezing hands.
"Any clue?" I asked still staring at the vast horizon. It was dawn and the two of us had barely rested.
"Nope. Maybe if he wakes up and spills it." He stated closing the laptop he yawned widely.
"Go sleep." I said his eyes seemed sore just as in the plane years ago.
"Your room?" He tried cracking a joke. I stared silent then responded.
"Do as you please."
"You are no fun. You should also sleep before everyone notices you are crushing hard on one of the debtors."
"Just leave." I stated. He walked out as I headed to the room where Jay was. His body which I always thought as frail was there lying helplessly. I held his hand as I sat beside the bed. I could still feel warmth in his hands. I stared for a while. Unknowingly seconds later I slept.
"What is wrong with him?" He asked as he walked in with a doctor.
"Broken arm several bruises. Good thing he used his hand to protect his head or else his brain could have had some damages." He stated and closed the files at hand.
"Should we awake young master?"
"No. He hasn't slept so let him be."
"Do you know why he is here?"
"No but I suspect he is falling for this guy."
"Okay then. Let's not go further. I don't want to be nosy." He responded as David removed his jacket and covered Dew.
"Hey T." A voice came as the table he laid on was banged. He woke up slowly confused. He adjusted his glasses and looked up.
"Yes." He responded in a sleepy tone.
"Why are you here?" He repremanded once he saw who it was.
"Just popped to say hi."
"At the engineering cafeteria?"
"Maybe talk a little about last night." Tiw stated as he sat beside him. Then Shyl arrived.
"Do you have a tracker on me or what?" Tiw asked irritated.
"No. It's just that Jay... Dew is in this major so I thought Jay is here." He responded.
"What did you do to him this time?"
"Maybe talked harsh of..h..is..dad" he said with hesitation.
"Damn." He responded and turned back to T.
"Where is your buddy?"
"Dew?"
"Yes."
"He is..." He sipped his latte then spoke.
"He's at home. Sick."
"You heard him. Jay doesn't even know the guys home."
"Okay." Shyl stated and left.
"Why would Jay follow Dew?" I asked with hopes he felt similar toward my boss.
"He likes him." He stated.
"Perfect." I whispered.
"What was that?"
"Nothing." I replied hurriedly.
"Okay so about last night..." He stated. I stood before I could finish walking away.
"Hey!" I stood still facing the other direction.
"I am also interested in you. That's why I refused your offer. You think it's easy?" He asked waiting for my response.
"No need. I can't love either way." I responded still not turning to him.
"What of last night?" Tears were already in my eyes.
"It was a test bit you failed to slip into my trap."
"Wasting your virginity for a trap? Who'd believe? But if you don't want me, it's okay." He stated and walked away. I stood there confused. I didn't know if I loved him or not but here I was. Happy that he was the one who took up my first kiss.
"What to do?" Shyl asked once the crew gathered.
"Let's go to his home." Nice stated as they all agreed. They set out slowly as they chatted. One of the crew members was missing. More important than the afternoon lessons they left unattended.
I yawned awake and turned to the person lying on the patient bed. I stood and looked at his face. Still sound asleep.
I stroked his black silky hair before walking out. Once at the door I locked it and turned to check it's number.
NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY
The label screamed. I sighed about before the usual doctor walked to me.
"Hey you awake."
"How is he?"
"Okay but with a broken hand. His body is reacting positively with the medicinal approach I'm using." I nodded.
"Okay... Do earlier you didn't come in alone who sticked this?" I asked. He looked at me for a while then responded.
"Your dad was here. He put it up. He suspects you have a relationship with the guy "
"Okay. Don't tell Rick I slept here."
"Love strangles?"
"I've never been in love." I responded as I walked past him to my room. I had cool music play as I took a shower. Soon after Rick called.
(Gone to school?)
"No."
(So what will you do about Jay?)
"Unknown"
(His father has just been admitted. Once recovered he can pick a job.)
"Okay"
(Fuck can you stop giving me one word answers?)
"..." No response came from me. He hung up. I looked out from the windows of my room. I had never let my guard down with anyone before. Why did that doctor ask me of love? It wasn't that clear when I talked with Jay. It was just a joke. Then I heard sobs. Jay walked in.
"What is it now? One day without me and you come back home crying." I now noted Jay understood me even more than Rick. The guy drifted himself from my life. I had no part in it?
"Boss I think I'm in love." This was funny. A slight laugh came a d I released it. He looked at me annoyed.
"What it's funny. My computer robot is in love." I joked. He frowned further.
"My stone hearted boss is also in love. Deny but your actions speak."
"How sure are you I'd deny?"
"More than a hundred." I gave a slight smile. Who'd believe this was the guy that knew me more than anyone at the moment.
"After three years I finally see my son laughing." He stated walking into my room
"I just smiled David." I responded.
"The boy you brought last night who is he?"
"Son to the debtor."
"Still studying?"
"Yes. Fine arts same university."
"Nothing more?" David asked as he looked at me keenly.
"Nothing."
"So he studies as the others?"
"Maybe." I stated trying not to be concerned but in my heart worry was there.
"Have you found him?"
"Pipop?"
"Yes."
"No." David responded.
"Even if you found him you won't tell."
"Blood us thicker asshole."
"Wait till he gets your blood." I responded turning back to the window.
"School today?" I asked Timon as he rewinded his tale. Dad walked away.