07/09/2023
ThursdayWhen I woke up today, Rexie was sleeping. That's not very Rex-like. He's always been an early bird. Only when I got up did I notice Dylan sitting on the floor next to Rex's bed. He didn't seem to notice me but what shocked me was the look on Dylan's face. He was looking at Rexie with longing eyes.
I don't understand this guy. Yesterday he couldn't even care to notice Rex and now he's looking at Rexie like he's some Fallen Angel.
I cleared my throat and when Dylan looked at me, his expression changed to something like guilt. That was the second time he'd given such an expression to me. What is this guy thinking!?
I couldn't help being stern when I asked "What are you doing?". Dylan moved away from the bed and said timidly "Sorry. You were sound asleep and Rex had a fever.". What! I ran to Rex and touched his forehead. He had a slight temperature but nothing seemed to be serious. I heard Dylan's voice as he said, "Don't worry. I gave him some medicines. I also gave him a sponge bath with tepid water. He should be fine with some rest." as he walked away. What's up with this guy?
Rex seemed to be in deep sleep, so I ran after Dylan. "Why are you following me?" asked Dylan with a rough voice.
I snapped, "What's your problem? Why do you act like I stole your girlfriend?". "Didn't you?" asked Dylan and I couldn't open my mouth. After a whole 20 seconds of staring, I said "What are you talking about?".
Dylan started to rage at me. "Don't you know what I'm talking about? All Rex talks about is you. Each and every time he's with me, he can't shut up about you and it pisses me off. He doesn't even care about me, when I came all the way here just for that ignorant guy."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Dylan likes Rex but thinks that Rex likes me? That's total bullshit. I took a deep breath to calm down and said "Dylan, it's not like you think. We're just friends. I've been with Rex since childhood. That's why he talks about me a lot. It has nothing to do with relationships".
"You say that you don't have feelings for Rex?" asked Dylan and My mouth jammed. No. NO! But somewhere in the corner of my mind, I can't help but doubt myself. Dylan continues with a wry smile. "I've seen you. So many times. When Rex and I are alone or whenever you hear about us doing something together, you make a face. It's hard to describe. It's not fully anger. Maybe a bit of jealousy. But you clearly don't like to see us together". Yes. I get uncomfortable every time they are together. But I don't think it's jealousy. "No, you're wrong", I say as I walk away.
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10 Days of Gayism
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