CHAPTER SIX: CHARLIE

Because of the huge time difference between USA and japan I and my friends Simon and victor decided a suitable time for us to make video calls and catch up on our daily lives

it's currently eight Am in the united states' and six pm in Japan, my class starts at eight thirty Am so I can't call in the morning time it's only Best for me to call after my classes, Simons class starts at nine Am while victor's class starts at nine thirty Am, so it's only suitable for me to call in the evening while they call in the morning giving us one hour to talk.

So what's up with you? You seem stressed out Simon said looking at the screen intensively

Well there's this guy that's been bugging me....... Well call the cops victor snapped in

No no it's not like that he's actually very nice to me and he didn't do anything wrong I said not really knowing how to explain the situation

So he's not really bugging you just being nice to you right? Simon said

That's not a problem maybe he just wants to be friends with you victor added

No it's just weird how he does it like for example he pats my head like a dog, smile's at me a little too awkwardly, laugh's at little things I do and he also call me... I stopped for a second wondering if I should say this part

He calls you what? Victor asked moving a little closer to his screen

He calls me cute I said My voice barely a whisper

Ohh I see what's going on here, Simon said reclining on his chair

What? I and victor asked syncing

He's hitting on you, the dude likes you Charlie Simon replied

No no no I don't think that's the case the guy looks like a face model, he's like a movie star I'm so sure he's straight by the way I'm also straight, I Said but Simon and victor suddenly coughed on air

What? How come were doubting my sexuality all of a sudden? I asked very surprised at there reaction

Well it's not like we're saying you're not straight Simon started

We're just saying that it's not known yet what your sexual preference is, victor added

Wha... What? I asked very shocked at the reply

Well you haven't really dated anyone all your life and you've never been sexually attracted to a girl Simon explained

That's a lie, I have been sexually attracted to a girl,are we forgetting kloe I had a huge crush back in highschool you know, I said sounding a little too serious

Well I don't doubt that part but I think you thought of her a little too innocently,ok tell me three things you liked about her Simon asked placing his hand on his chin

Well she's very kind to everyone she never criticizes people,she loves drawing just like I do,she has very nice hair it's long and straight and very well laid, I wish I had hair like that, curly hair is a lot of work, I Said hoping they would understand that I really liked the girl

Yea you sure liked her but not to fuck her, victor said laughing at me like I just Said something funny and I didn't find it amusing at all.

Why don't you try asking the dude who you Said is bugging you three things he likes about you and hear his response Simon said

Don't you think that's rather a weird question to ask someone, I said

Just ask him if he feels uncomfortable with the question you'll know right away, Simon said

Ok if you say so, I replied still confused

What's the name by the way victor asked

It's enkai I replied

Cool name; he got a lot of gut going after you cause you're a lot of drama and also high mentaince victor said sarcastically

What is that supposed to mean? I'm not high maintenance and the dudes not gay, he's not hitting on me, I said sounding very offended

Or he could be bisexual victor said trying to piss me off More

Ok that's it y'all head to your class I need to sleep now, I said letting out a fake yawn

Ok good night buddy and if you feel like enkai is the right one don't let your anxiety in the Way ok buddy? Simon said

In your dreams Simon and even in your dreams I and enkai are never gonna be a thing I said finally cutting the video call

Lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling I wondered, there was no way enkai was gay I'm pretty sure he's not even single cause he's always on the phone and before I would get to him he'll cut the line off, I'm sure he's got a girlfriend waiting for him at home,

three things he likes about me! What's likeable about me?, even if he was gay there's was nothing good about me.

I was sitting on the porch where enkai usually picked me up from school, I don't remember when I got accustomed to him taking me to school and picking me up it just suddenly happened

he was running a little late today but this wasn't the first time, no matter how long I waited he always showed up and he always brought lunch with him, I fear that I might be getting a little too comfortable with him.

I'm sorry Charlie did you wait long? He. Asked collecting my bagpack

No not really I replied waiting for him to pat my head like he always did

I'm sure you did wait long, I'm sorry for making you wait I had a lot of work to do today, I could have sent my secretary to come pick you up but I wanted to do so myself, your launch's in the car you can eat while I drive it's about to get dark, enkai said smiling at me; I looked away feeling disappointed that he didn't pat my head like he always did

What's wrong he asked noticing my uneasiness

Well you didn't pat my head, did I do something wrong? I asked my voice barely a whisper, his eyes widened like he had seen a ghost maybe I should have kept my mouth shut I must have been getting too comfortable with him, did I cross the line today?

Chalie! he called my name softly and sweetly hugging me tightly and running his fingers through my hair, his scent was really intoxicating it was strong yet sweet, he smelt like freshly baked bread mixed with ripe berries and a strong floral perfume,the sweetness is prominent but also carries a noticable intensity, making me bend my neck to take in his scent a little longer in, I couldn't push him away,I felt safe in his hug his huge body covering me entirely making me feel warm, I liked the way his fingers ran through my hair and it was hard to explain why.

he finally let go of me, I like the way you act cutely, he said strokeing my hair one more time, things where getting a lot more confusing I was never okay with someone else hugging except My mum, Simon and victor barley hugged me too,why was enkai an exception, everytime I'm with him it feels like my anxiety goes out the window and it felt amazing

I held unto his hand so he wouldn't walk any further

Charlie are you okay? He asked calmly

Yes I'm fine I just want to ask you something, I said nervously

Go ahead you can ask me anything,he replied

what are three things you like about me? I asked hesitatingly

What?

You don't have have to answer that it's just a random question I'm sorry for making it awkward, I said hardly catching my breath

Just three things I like about you? There are so many things I like about you Charlie, first of all I love your eyes it's so beautiful, I love how you say my name,and I love your lips it's very suduc.... nice, he said running his hands through his hair,is that good enough for you? Enkai asked

Yea I guess so Charlie replied

So that was his response? Victor asked very triggered

Yea what's wrong? Charlie asked

Well it's kinda obvious that he likes you, it's just you who's still clueless Simon said

I don't think so, I mean it's normal to like how other people's lips are right? Charlie asked sounding defeated

It is' if you wanna kiss them victor replied

But I don't like him, not romantically just as a friend Charlie said calmly

I thought you didn't want to be friends with him? Simon asked

That was before,now I've gotten used to having him around it's like he's part of my daily life, I've forgotten how I used to live every morning in Japan without him having to pick up for school or after, my mum likes him alot and he loves her cooking so much, my mum's always asking me to invite him for dinner it's like he's part of the family now, I've now grown used to him patting my head, it's like his way of saying good job Charlie replied innocently.

Wow I've never seen a Love trope like this, you see him as a brother and he sees you as a lover victor replied.

This is gonna be messy if you keep getting accustomed to him, he clearly likes you but not in a brotherly way and if you can't reciprocate his feeling then let him know before it's too late, Simon warned

But if I do that wouldn't he change towards me, better still he might begin to avoid me Charlie said not really wanting that to happen

Then it's better to lead him on and then break his heart the moment he asks you out? Victor asked

It's only right for you to confront him now, quit giving him hope's of the future when there's none, Simon said

Ok got it I'll talk to him tomorrow Charlie replied.

So do have a picture of the dude? Like a nude one or something? Victor asked

I don't you pervert Charlie lashed at him

What? It was you who Said he was built like a mountain, 🏔️ I just wanted to see what he looks like, just in case you're about to make a mistake by rejecting him, I'm just trying to be a good friend victor said sarcastically

Good friend my ass, get to class.