Luminous Nights [Neteyam x Aonung]

Luminous Days : Part 17

The younger Sully boy goes into the bathroom, closing the door, then hangs his clothing on the bar next to the shower.

Neteyam is standing in the same spot with his arms crossed, annoyed.

Lo'ak- Bro, why did he look pissed?

Neteyam- He's not okay.

Lo'ak- I mean, did we really expect him to be just fine after last night?

Neteyam- No, but I wasn't expecting him to start an argument out of nothing. Maybe I should take him home.

After putting a shower cap over his braids, Lo'ak hops into the shower, speaking loudly over the water to respond to his brother.

Lo'ak- Would that really help? I mean isn't his granddad still there?

Neteyam- Maybe, but he needs to talk to his dad, and his mom too.

Lo'ak- What makes you say that?

Neteyam- I just think they should reassure him. Let him know he has a choice in life, and no one can make him do anything he doesn't want, but he also can't just do what he wants all the time.

Lo'ak- Isn't that just what he does though? I mean, he's a great guy and all, but he's spoiled as hell.

After a moment of Neteyam's silence in response, the water stops, and Lo'ak grabs his towel from the bar next to the shower, drying off behind the curtain.

Lo'ak- To me, it kind of seems like he just doesn't want to be told to do anything other than what he wants.

Neteyam- He's not just being a spoiled brat. I mean, yeah he's really stubborn when it comes to having his way, but what made it worse was Rotxo. With him he was constantly being forced to do something against his will. That would mess anyone up.

Lo'ak grabs his loincloth and puts it on, then steps out of the shower, drying off his feet.

Lo'ak- So, it's a combination.

Neteyam- That's how it seems.

Lo'ak- How do we fix it then?

Neteyam- Right now, we don't do anything.

Lo'ak- Leaving it up to his family?

Neteyam- Yeah. Who better to handle him like a child than his parents?

Lo'ak- Uh, you.

Neteyam- That might not go over well. But if it's his mother, it'll be natural.

Neteyam finally decides to hop in the shower, taking their shared shower cap from Lo'ak.

Lo'ak- Alright. Good luck getting him back home.

Neteyam- Good luck to us both.

Lo'ak- What?

Neteyam- Congratulations, bro. You get to go with me, and my boyfriend the ticking time bomb.

The water starts as Neteyam begins his shower.

Lo'ak- Damn it.