The alarm clock blared loudly, making Ody's green eyes flutter open groggily at 10 a.m.
He felt drained, as if he had no strength to get out of bed, still reeling from the few hours of sleep he'd managed to grab after the events of the previous day.
Immediately, his thoughts wandered to Mano and everything that had happened yesterday. But he forced himself out of bed, determined to shake off the memories and dive into his studies.
After a quick breakfast, he opened his textbook and started reading the first few pages.
Inflammation and anti-inflammatory drugs, various non-pharmaceutical vasoactive substances, and antihypertensive medications impact arterial properti—
["I understand why you put up with it all, so don't let me hear you call yourself a coward again"]
Mano's words surged through his mind. Shaking his head to clear the echo, Ody focused back on the text.
Impact arterial properties of both micro- and macro-circulation and the nervous system, resulting in—-
["They threatened you from the start, didn't they? Told you not to fight back, or they'd hurt me again. Isn't that right?"]
"Damn it..."
Focus!!
Resulting in both chronic and acute changes in the reinforcement of arterial pressure...
["You should've told me. I'd never have asked you to ride if I knew you'd been through something like that"]
Ody grabbed the book and threw it against the wall, then slumped onto the table, burying his head between his arms.
There was no way he'd be able to focus. Not until they sorted this out.
Meanwhile, Mano woke up on his own around 11:30 a.m., and the first thing that came to his mind was Ody's kiss. Without thinking, he slammed his fist on the nightstand and jumped out of bed.
He made himself something to eat before settling in with his guitar. Time passed as he practiced, until a notification broke his rhythm.
Instagram
Odysseus Stevens
Sorry about yesterday... Can we talk?
He read the message from the notification bar, set his phone aside, and continued playing.
The melody was smooth and rhythmic.
["Thank you for everything you did for me"
He felt Ody's lips touch his—]
A wrong note jarred the flow.
"Goddamn it!" He cursed, placing the guitar down harshly before heading to the bathroom.
Turning on the cold water, Mano stood under the stream, his body tensing against the chill.
Terminator
Went out with Danae yesterday. I've got news... Are you guys free today?
Single AF
Sent in my paper to Karson dudes. I'm a free man! 🥳
Haha last minute as always... Deadline was at 11 right?
What last minute? I submitted it at 10:57. I had three whole minutes to spare 😎
😂😂 You're ridiculous man
Ody you here?
Terminator
Earth to Ody. We kindly request Ody to stop studying toxicology and respond to our messages
YOU ARE READING
Once in a Lifetime {BxB English}
RomanceTwo straight guys. The first, twenty-one years old, committed and loyal to his girlfriend for two years. Sociable, kind, and good-hearted. The second, twenty-three years old. He has dated so many girls he can't even remember their names. He has no r...
