(⚠️CONTAINS MATURE THEMES⚠️)
In the summer after your sophomore year of college, you find yourself scrolling through job listings, desperate for a way to pay off some student debt. Most of the jobs are unremarkable until one catches your eye: "House...
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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐗
Withdrawal
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" Call me delusional, " you begin, hugging your knees and staring out the window, " but I think he likes me. "
" You're delusional, " Liam responds without missing a beat.
You huff, a little hurt. " Okay, ouch. "
You and Liam sit in the familiar surroundings of your old apartment, the nostalgia heavy in the air. The small kitchen, with its outdated tiles and creaky cabinets, brings back memories of your time living together. The scent of instant noodles mingles with the faint, lingering aroma of the lavender air freshener Liam always insisted on using.
Liam's curiosity is piqued. " What makes you think he likes you anyway? The Ken Sato, " he probes further.
You lick your lips, frowning. " I don't know! " you exclaim, exasperated. " Anyway, I told him I wanted to quit yesterday, " you inform him, picking up your cup of coffee.
" How did that go? " Liam asks, raising a brow as he slides a cup of noodles to your side of the table.
You pick up the chopsticks and open the lid, steam wafting up. " He was drunk, so I bet he doesn't even remember, " you grumble, leaning down to slurp some noodles.
" So why are you here? " Liam asks, leaning back in his chair. " Last time I tried to hang out with you, you couldn't go. Your contract doesn't end until the two months are over. "
" Yeah, that still stands, but he's hungover from last night, so he let me take a day off while he stays at home, " you tell him between bites. " They had this big party to celebrate the baseball season ending. "
It was a day off, but you were planning on staying the night for old time's sake. You were dressed comfortably in long, monkey print pajamas and a sleeveless top without a bra. I know what you're thinking—why would you wear such a thing? In front of a man? Why not? You've been doing this for four years and counting with him. He considers dating women, but you know him well enough to know that he's more attracted to men.
" Wow, you're talking as if you were there, " Liam chuckles, picking up his cup noodles and drinking the soup. You fall silent, which makes him raise his eyebrow again.
