Travis

nine

"Mornin' sunshine."
"Hey..." I croak.

Isaac is making breakfast in the kitchen. Last night he helped me unpack and set things up in my new bedroom. It feels so weird to be back here still. I slept a good 15 minutes last night. I mean, the pass 48 hours have been a haze. So many different emotions and events I haven't really come to terms with, and I don't think I really want to, at least for now.

"What's going on in that head of yours?" He pokes.
"Nothin." I reply. I faux a yawn to redirect the conversation. "Just couldn't sleep."
"I get it. Come, sit." He gestures to the seat opposite him.

I sit on the stool in front of the counter, facing Isaac. He turns to me and slides a plate across the counter then turns back to continue making the meal. I decide to make conversation.

"Hey, um, what you making?"
"Don't worry Mar, its a surprise." Isaac murmurs, throwing a cloth over his shoulder. He's wearing a white tank top and is in plaid sweatpants. His shirt is tight which accentuates his back muscles and wide shoulders. I don't  realise I'm staring until he turns around abruptly and catches me. I quickly avert my gaze onto the plate under me. I could hear the smirk on his face when he says, I hope you're hungry."
"Hmm." I reply, shyly.

He scrapes a pan of 'scrambled eggs' that look more like yellow porridge onto my plate. He then sets two pieces of undercooked toast on top. I tuck my lips into my mouth and look up at him slowly. I tried to contain my laugh, but I couldn't.

"What?" Isaac exclaims, "I tried."
"You are literally the worst cook ever, nothing has changed!" I say between chuckles. "Oh my gosh!"
"I'm sorry. Hey c'mon at least have a bite. I tried for you."
"There's no way I'm eating that sorry. From now on I'll cook."

"So... you're staying for a while?" He grins.
"Yeah, I guess I am." I return the smile.
We stare at eachother for a while, until I realise and clear my throat.

I'll probably be here maybe a week? Or two? Just until I can find a place to stay, and then I can be on my own. Finally. That's all I need right now. No more boy drama.