3-Minute Passion (BoyxBoy)

Chapter 14

I didn't know what get over me to even have coffee with Nick. Red must be so mad right now. It's all my fault. How can the tables turn so fast? I need to do something.

"James, what happened?" Nick followed me. He is also panting.

"I fucked up. I know that Red would be mad when he sees you with me. I didn't know why I have to come with you." I'm still catching my breath.

I sat down on the floor. I need some air. He sat next to me.

"What's up with that guy? Why would he be mad if we hang out together?" he sound frustrated.

I guess I have to tell him that Red and I are dating.

"We're actually dating, I think."

His eyes widen.

"Oh. I thought he liked Nicole, that's why he was at your table earlier." he look confused.

"No, I thought you liked Nicole? Wait, didn't you notice why Red was at my house the other day? I thought by then you know already."

He shakes his head.

"I thought he was just a creep. Besides, I didn't care what that shit was doing at your house."

"Don't say things to him like that." I frowned.

"Sorry. I just feel like he's always mad at you for some stupid thing which is lame. I don't mean to butt in, but he should know better."

Nick has a point. This is the second time Red got mad at me for something so small. He didn't even give me a chance to explain.

And there is also the fact that a girl answered his cellphone.

"Cheer up."

He placed a hand on my back. I want to cry. I want to let go of all the pain that I just realized.

Tears rushed down my eyes uncontrollably. I moved closer to Nick. He placed an arm on my back.

"I don't know why he acts like this. I can't figure out what he wants..." i sobbed.

"You don't need to figure anything out. It seems he's not ready for this sort of thing. Why don't you think about it first? If you keep this up, you'll be the one who'll suffer most."

The words stab my insides. He has a point, again. We just started this thing and it's not looking out so great. If we keep hurting each other, I'm afraid there wouldn't be anything left for us both.

Maybe it won't hurt too much if we just end it right now. It seems like it's what we both need. I'm just a little scared what will happen next.

I looked at Nick's eyes. He gives me a faint smile. I pushed myself to stand up.

"Shit. Sorry that you have to see me like this. I couldn't hide the fucking pain anymore." I wiped the tears left.

He reached in for me then gave me a hug. I feel so warm. I buried my face into his chest. The shirt he has is so thin that I could feel the warmth of his skin. The kind of feeling when you are at home.

"I need to go, I'm a little tired." I looked up to him. I didn't notice until now how tall he is.

"Are you sure you can drive?"

"Yes, thank you so much." I buried my face for the last time.

"It's nothing."

He placed his hand on the back of my head.

I let go of his hug and he walked me over to my car.

"Where's your car?" I asked him as we reached my car.