Living With Boys

chapter 2 - by myself

"Are you nuts? There's no way I'm staying with that?" Adam snapped and pointed at me. Derek looked at him with disgust but Scott started defending me once again. During their argument, I can see Adams eyes. They didn't look right, his right eye looked a little purple but it was hard to recognize it in an instant. I wonder if he got into a fight or something, right? Or am I just paranoid? After Adam and Scott were done arguing, the ultimate decision was that Adam stays with me until his room gets fixed. Scott would talk to Oscar and see what he can do. Derek didn't like the idea but everyone didn't have a spare room, it was just my room. Suddenly, Keith's phone started ringing and he had to leave for work. Eventually, everyone left except for Adam and I. We just stared at each other but he left once I tried to talk to him. Oh well, maybe time will help me get close to him or at least try to understand him.

....

When I finish packing, it was almost night time and I was watching some Greys Anatomy in the living room. I was gawking how hot Dr. Nico is and how much Alex has grown as a character. I hear a knock on the door and force myself to get it. I open the door and it was Adam. He didn't looked pleased to see me but he passes by me. His hands were full of his stuff that he managed to get from his room. He places the bags on the floor. While he was listing things off from his bag, I question what I was going to say. Do I speak? What am I supposed to do? These questions continue to play in my head but it was too late. Adam turns to me and hands me a piece of paper.

"It's my schedule...I won't be here forever because I've been promoted at my job...I'm just letting you know..that's all..." He says and leaves to the spare room. I look at his schedule and it listed the days that he is busy. I'll be honest, its almost similar to my working schedule. As a graphic designer, I work with other clients and create logos. I do other stuff too but when I don't have anything to do, I read books. As my stomach rumbles, I decided to make spaghetti for myself but I stopped. What if Adam is hungry too? Does he like spaghetti? Just in case, I make it for the both of us. Once I finished making it, I rush towards Adams room and knock on the door.

"What?" He shouts and I flinch a bit. He didn't have to shout but I didn't have a choice.

"I made spaghetti.."

"And?"

"Do you want some?"

"Go away!"

I sighed and stared at the kitchen. It reminded me of Luke, how we would cook together and had fun baking. I miss it so much that tears were coming out of my eyes. I want to forget him, erase him for good but he was my first love. How could I just move on?

"Luke....was my first love....I couldn't bear to see him with Miracle. He was like a best friend to me, my soulmate...It was too difficult to see him happy. I want to be with him so much but he's happy with her. That's all that matters, right? Didn't it happen to you? The one person you thought would be with you..turns away to be with the other?"

The television continues to play the episode but I can feel the tension between Adam and I. I didn't know if he was listening or if he even payed attention. I sniffed and wiped my tears away. It didn't matter anymore. I went to the kitchen to eat alone and let myself think of Luke again. I hate myself for that.

...

Night time rolls around and I was staring at the ceiling. Darkness surrounded me and I couldn't sleep. I'm letting my thoughts play with me again but then, I heard the fridge open and then close. I know that the kitchen was far away from my room but I know when the fridge is open by the sound. I live for that fridge. I slowly get up from my bed and open the door silently. I gently peaked at the kitchen and I see Adam. He was eating the spaghetti that I left from him and the first time that I see him smile.

"It taste like hers..." He says and sighs.

Adam plays with his food for a bit and dropped the fork onto his plate. He touches his right eye and he winces at the pain. I almost gasped and covered my mouth. I forgot about his eye! I was too focused on making the food. I wanted to slap myself but I remembered that I can fix this. Amelia told me that I can fix a situation by taking the advantage. 

"Why am I like this to her?" Adam asks himself.

Confused by his words, I caved in and let myself go back. Maybe I shouldn't interfere with his private conversation with himself but I'm a little happy that he is thinking of me at least but who is he talking about? I guess I'll never know.

-- Next Day --

I get up early and skip breakfast, I know that skipping breakfast is a big no but I didn't want the awkward silence with Adam, its just too weird. I work under the company that is called NewAge Media Inc. and its pretty outgoing place. We basically cover the media and some of the trends. I made it to the company and made it to office. 

"Hey Vanessa!" Yaire shouted and I laughed a little. She is the most positive person in this office. We're good friends and I'm happy that I have her in my life. When we first met, we immediately became friends just by talking about our favorite act, Scott. Anyways, everyone began to crowd around us and I noticed that the girls in the office were excited, like, way too excited.

"What's going on?" I ask Yaire and she smiles widely.

"We're going to have a new boss and I heard that its a guy!"

No wonder these girls are excited. Once the door opened, our president, Wilmer, steps into our territory and suddenly, it felt like a bootcamp. Everyone was lined up horizontally and he smiles at us. Wilmer is pretty hot but rumors have it that he is a player. 

"Everyone, I am honored to introduce someone to your team!" He says and everyone was waiting impatiently.

He steps out and I couldn't believe it.

Are you serious? Here? In this work place? OUT OF ALL THE PLACES, WHY HERE?!

Adam steps inside the office and every girl was drooling while the guys were jealous. Adam smiles and we make eye contact.

"Hello everyone, my name is Adam Miller..."