Chapter 4
Ace's pov
In the end, I didn't apologize at all. It's been a week that I didn't get to see him and when I visit his classroom, they would tell me that he's in the clinic the whole day. But when I visit the clinic, the nurse won't let me go to him since he 'requested' it, as what she said.
My longest, so far, girlfriend broke up with me 2 days ago since I ignored her ever since that day at the motel, though she's kind, I didn't seem to care. All I cared about is Austin! I keep on going to his house but he won't open the door. The whole day, I only thought about how should I apologize or how can I talk to him again. For the first time in my life, I don't know what to do. I've been gloomy the whole day, sad and lonely. I've never been this quiet before especially when I'm with the group. I don't have someone to talk with every lunch, like I can't relate to my group's topic at all. Ugh! Its so boring! I wish Austin was here! I'm so frustrated. Is he really that hurt?? How can I make it up to him? Other than hurting his feelings because of this friends thing, I noticed that there is something more to it. Is it that he likes me? He even kissed me back in the hospital that day. I'm not as bad as I look, you know! I'm starting to worry for him and somehow I realized, he became so important to me that I don't even know when it started for me to think like that.
I was just joking around with him that day since it was his first, might as well steal it. He doesn't seem to be bothered by it or I just can't see right through him? I guess I can't. I already know he's gay and really good at hiding his feelings.
So after school, I walk over to his house again and knock several times. This time, he finally opened the door. His eyes are swollen, his face is pale and it seems that he lost more weight. Did I really hurt his feeling for him to look like this?
"I'm sorry I should've-" Before he say something else, I quickly walk towards him, pushed the door and wrap my arms around him. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry for thinking that we're friends… I'm so sorry," he said looking dejected. He leaned on my chest and wrap his arms around my waist.
"I should be the one to apologize for hurting your feelings," I let go and held his chin up. "I'm sorry. How can I make it up to you??"
"A kiss in the lips would be nice." He whispers while averting his eyes but he didn't know I heard that
"Okay!”
"Wha-" I held his face with both of my hands and pull it a bit closer to mine until our nose touches each other "Wha-what are you doing??" He blushes. Cute.
"I just heard what you said," I smirk then I tilt my head a bit and kiss his lips. I admit his lips are so soft and a bit pinkish than any other girls that I've dated. Now that I think of it, he is actually a pretty looking guy. More like he has this girly features. His eyes, nose, body, long lashes especially his lips. When I let go, his face went all red as panted. Its cute though. "So we're okay now?" I said as I go back to hugging him.
"Yeah!" He smiles brightly. "Thank you,"
"I just don't want to hurt you again that’s all,"
"Okay," he turns away looking dejected " Since you're here, come on in."
Why did his mood suddenly dropped? I really don’t understand him. Is my apology not enough?
Austin's pov
I guess we'll stay friends for awhile. Well its not like I'm expecting him to like me back but... actually I am expecting it but I guess there's no chance. What can you expect from a straight guy like him? How can I even hate that guy? Even he made me suffer for two years but I still ended up liking him. Just me being dumb about confusing love from hate. The next day, he still acts as he is. Its like nothing happened. Its so hard keeping my feelings for him! You know that feeling like they suddenly hugs you, or kiss you in the head, hands, neck, ear even the lips! We look more like friends with benefits rather than friend only.
"Hey Shorty, you okay??" he asked while he waves his hand in front of me.
"Huh? What??"
"I said do you wanna have a sleepover later?" he asked "No one will be at the house tonight and the other seems busy as well,"
"Uh sure," I nodded "Mom and dad has a business trip anyway,"
"Great! I'll tell the others later! I'll pick you up at 6pm sharp??" He smiles
"Yeah sure,"
Ding! Ding!
"Time for the next class! See you later!" He waves
"Bye," I wave awkwardly Since mom and dad are on a business trip in Japan , I chatted them that I'll have a sleepover at Ace's house and they said okay. Sleep over huh? I'm getting a bad feeling that something bad might happen. A gut feeling.
After school, I immediately go home and pack some stuff. Sleeping clothes, for tomorrow's clothes, 9 underwear (It’s better to be ready, don’t judge me), inhaler and many other stuff. Ah! At last I finished at exactly 6pm and Ace should be here by now. I go downstairs and sit at the couch to wait for him then put my inhaler in my pocket. So I waited and waited but still no sign of him. I check the time and its already 6:30pm. He should be here 30 minutes ago. Then someone knock at the door. I didn't check who it was but I still open it since I'm pretty excited.
"Ace! I've been waiting for you!!" I smile but chills run down my spine. Its not him "W-Wait you're not Ace-" He suddenly punched my stomach as I lose strength and fell down. I was about to shove him away but then he pin my hands up as his other hand wander around my body.
"You're a pretty guy. You know, I've been watching you for a while now. From going out, going to school and going home," he whispered. My body is trembling from fear as my asthma starts kicking in. The guy started kissing my neck down to my chest "Relax, it'll be quick if you cooperate."
He pinned down my arms with his one hand while his other hand unzippers my shorts. I'm starting to lose consciousness from my asthma as I couch and hyperventilate. "S-Stop," I whimpered
Ace's pov
"Ah shit! Its already 6:30pm and I totally forgot Shorty!" I said as I ran to my car and drove off. I saw a girl at the park and she won't stop talking which made me forget about Shorty. She was pretty hot as well. Making out for an hour was not enough but then Shorty came to my mind.
Finally, I stop in front of his house and quickly get out of the car. "Shorty! I'm here," I shouted. Then I wonder why his front door is slightly open. I quickly walk towards the entrance and open it slowly "Shorty I'm sorry-" I was interrupted as my eyes widen the moment I saw Shorty crying and trembling while a guy is touching his body.
"Ace!" he whimpers
"Shut up!!" The guy shouted as he slap Austin's face. "I'm making you feel-"
"Hey you," I called out as I gave him a death eye. "What...the...fuck... are you trying to do?" I said as I walk towards him. He looked up to me and laughed.
"Hey why don't you help me out here, kid?" he laughs. As my blood start to boil up, I kicked his face as he ended up lying on the side. As he was about to get up and pick out something on his pocket, I stomped on hands while I heard some crackling.
"Shit!" he shouts. I laughed at him and stepped on his throat. He coughed as he tries to gasp for air but I didn't stop.
"You think you can touch him however you want?" I said as I put more force on my feet
"A-Ace," Austin stutters as he tries to pull me. The guy ended up coughing more but that didn't stop my anger. I pulled away from Austin and quickly kicked the guy on his side. I kept on kicking, as he was about to get inconscious, but then Austin hugged me from behind. "A-Ace, stop." he trembles "H-he's gonna die a-at this rate,"
I squat down beside him and pulled his hair up "Don't even think about running away, bastard." I glared and slammed down his head making him completely unconscious.
I stand up and look at Austin, with his shorts down and still trembling while looking at us. This is gonna turn out to be another trauma for him. I turn around, pulled Austin and let his head rest on my chest. I pulled up his pants and kept hugging him while he takes out his inhaler and tries to calm down. Then I took out my phone and call the police. Minutes later, they came and arrested the guy. The police officer came to us and ask some questions. He pats my shoulder as they thank me for not letting the guy escape.
"Excuse me sir but we're leaving now. Thank you for calling us immediately. That guy would've kill your boyfriend," the police said. I looked over to Austin who was still hugging me while spacing out and still trembling.
"Oh no! He is just my friend, not my boyfriend. By the way, thank you too sir for helping us."
"Oh haha! I thought he's your boyfriend. Anyways, you kids be safe and tell your friend to calm down now okay?"
"Thank you very much." When they were gone, I quickly closed the door. He was still shaking as he holds my hand. "Are you okay? Does your face hurt?" I asked as I pull him to the living room and sat on the couch.
"A-Ace I was w-waiting for y-you t-then he su-suddenly-" he cries.
"Shh... Its okay. I'm sorry for not coming immediately," I said and wrapped my arms around him. After a while, he started calming down but still a little shaky "Can you get up?" I asked.
"Ye-yeah," he slowly get up but his legs are wobbling. Then when he suddenly tumbles down, I quickly catch him with my arms.
"Are you sure?" I asked "I guess it'll be safer if you stay with me for the night. Plus, we'll have a sleepover anyway so let me help you." I took his bag and hold his hand as we walk out of his house. I waited for him to lock then walk towards my car as I opened the door for him and let him go inside. As I sat on the driver's seat, I put his bag on the back. As I put the gearshift on drive, I take a U-turn and drive towards my house.
"You can sleep if you want," I said as I take a glance on him. He replied nothing but silence. "Alright," I sighed and rest my hand on the gearshift. A little while, he held my hand as it was still shaking. "Don't worry. I'll tell Kai about it," I glanced once again and see him sleeping.
As we arrived in my house, I opened the garage first then parked my car. I took his bag and go out of the car to open the door for him. "Austin," I called out as he was still sleeping. "You must be tired. I have no choice then," I put down his bag first then carried him up like a baby. As soon as I closed the car by my foot, I hold his bag with my hand as my other had is supporting his butt.
I directly headed upstairs with me carrying him to go to my room. Upon entering, I put his bag beside the door and gently put him to my bed. "Ace..." he mumbles.
"I'm here, don't worry." I said and ruffled his hair.
"Ace..." he keeps calling out
"What?" I chuckled.
"Ace... I... like... you,"
I smirked upon hearing him say that. "You're making me hard, asshole." I leaned down and hold his cheek "I guess my gut feeling was right, huh?" I tried kissing his lips once again and it is softer than any girls I know. "Now I gotta take care of this," I said as I let go and look at my hard-on. Is this sexual frustration?