Ch. 13 ~ When Time and Destiny Exist

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"Dob, are you free tonight? How about we grab dinner?"

"Ah, sorry Phi, I have to work on my project tonight with my classmates."

"So, you're not coming with me tonight?"

"Yeah, sorry, I can't. But we can plan for another time, okay?"

"Okay... that's fine. And make sure you get some rest, alright?"

"Thanks, I will. Goodnight, Jace."

"Goodnight, Dob."

This is how it always goes for Jace and Doby. One person wants to spend time with the other, but the other is often unavailable. It's a pattern that repeats. Jace, the social butterfly, loves hanging out with his friends. He doesn't like being by himself, especially since his family isn't around. Doby, on the other hand, prefers to rest after his busy day. He has to balance being an Engineering student and an actor, so he often needs the time to recharge.

Their personalities are completely different, and it's clear they balance each other out in their own way.

Despite their differences, they had a harmonious relationship, a partnership that many couples would be lucky to have.

"How's everything going with the preparations?"

"Oh, Pierre! You're here!"

"Your birthday is coming up soon, right? Aren't you excited?"

"Of course I am, especially with how the fans are getting ready for it. I'm really excited."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely be there for your birthday."

"You better! Or else I'll be mad at you!"

"Don't worry, I'll go with Jace so I won't miss your birthday."

Doby's mood changed when he heard Jace's name.

"Are you okay, Dob?"

"Huh? Oh, I'm fine."

"Then why do you look so down?"

"Umm... Pierre?"

"Yeah?"

"I don't know if Jace is upset with me right now."

"Why?"

"He hasn't messaged me in almost a week now."

"Hmm... so?"

"Pierre..."

Doby pouted, clearly frustrated that his best friend wasn't taking his feelings seriously.

"Pete and I don't really have any rules when it comes to phone calls or texting, so we don't expect too much from each other unless it's something important, like if one of us needs something or has an update."

"But Jace and I, we're used to texting each other good morning or goodnight every day. It's like we both understand that it's something we need to do."

"Okay, I get it. But why do you think Jace is upset with you?"

"Because I keep turning down his invitations."

"Invitations? Like what?"

"Dinner, sleepovers at his condo, watching movies, and even trips out of town."

"Wow, Jace really wants to spend time with you, huh?"

"Pierre, stop teasing me!"

"Haha, alright, alright! But why didn't you accept any of his invites?"

"I actually wanted to go with him, but I've been so busy with school. You know, I'm about to graduate soon. And besides, Jace and I sometimes need some space because..."

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