CLOSE TO YOU

NINE

Chapter Nine:

(BRIGHT)

The look on her face says it all. She looks nervous and did her best not to show it although its obvious.

"W-hat are you talking about? I'm just doing my job as his Mom"

My forehead creased when I heard that. I feel like she's hiding something from me.

"I just hope you're being honest to me Mom. I--"

My words were cut off when the door opened and found out that it was Dad.

"B-ryden....we have to talk"

Dad looked at her with confusion but he nodded his head then he turns to me.

"There's something I have to talk with you after this, Son"

I nodded my head then proceeded to my room. I was about to open the door but then I decided to check on Win. Before I could even knock the door opened as if he's waiting for me to come. He sat on his bed while I'm sitting on his swivel chair. He looks tired and his eyes were swollen.

"I'm sorry I just couldn't argue with Mom..."

I felt the sudden guilt again.

"Win...you don't have to do this. I'm sorry if you felt being obligated leaving this house because of me. I swear I just said that because I'm mad, my emotion got me---"

"It's not because of you Bright! I just....I just want to be free"

Win said tears streaming down his face. My fists clenched.

"Is that what you really want?"

I asked. He wiped his cheeks and nodded.

"Look at me and say it"

I said urging him to meet my eyes. I just want to make sure if that's what he really wants. This is just one of those times that I wish I could read through his eyes but it's not Win. I never understand him.

"I---"

But then he cried harder. He buried his face on his knees that he's been hugging.

"I don't want to leave....I want to stay...I want to be here I have nowhere else to g--"

My heart broke at those words. So he's lying?

F*ck you Bright. Congrats you hurt him again.

I didn't know what happened but I found myself rushed to him and engulfed him into a hug. I felt his hand clenched my shirt, crying and shivering on my warmth.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry....."

That's all I can say as the guilt consumed me. I know it is all my fault.

(WIN)

I sighed when I remembered everything that night. Ever since that happened I decided to avoid Bright and it seems like he's doing the same thing. His eyes turned cold everytime our gazes met and I would be lying if I say that it didn't affect me. But I couldn't do anything about it. However I didn't know what happened but suddenly Mom and Dad brought up the topic again and feels like a dream because they let me go under one condition and that is I will visit them once a week. I don't know what to feel about it but still I chose to leave.

"Win...."

A familiar voice from behind called me. I took a deep sigh and decided to ignore it. I took the trash away and I can feel that person followed me.

"I'm sorry"

My fists clenched. I turned around just to see the guilt on his eyes.

"What is it now Bright? Can't you see I'm busy?"