Forever (Mavin)

10. Breakfast

Michael and I looked at each other.

"I love you too, man." Michael said.

I didn't know what to think.

'Does he love love me, or does he love me as a friend?'

We both just sat there awhile.

Michael turned his attention to his phone.

"I have to go. Its getting late," Michael said. "but I'll see ya tomorrow at work."

"Bye, Micoo." I said, with a sad tone.

I didn't want to see him go.

•THE NEXT MORNING•

I woke up the next morning coughing.

I grabbed the glass of water I always have on my side table and drank it.

Then, I took a peek at my phone.

7:30 am

'I guess I have to get ready for work now.'

I got up and sauntered over to my dresser, hanging my head.

I suddenly felt like I could throw up.

I coughed again and again, then grabbed some shorts and a t-shirt.

'Ugh. Maybe I shouldn't go to work today.'

I fell back on my bed.

'But I have to see Michael!'

It took my all the power in my little body to get dressed and get my shoes on.

I walked very slowly through the house and sat at the island in the kitchen.

Geoff had been cooking breakfast (figures), and turned around when I sat down.

"Hey, buddy." he said in a sweet, loving tone. "you don't look too good."

I searched for words to say, but instead walked to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.

'Wow. I look awful.'

I tried my best to straighten up my hair, but it still looked a mess. I guess I just didn't have it in me.

When I came back and sat down, Geoff handed me a plate of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast.

I ate very, very slowly, afraid that if I was impatient I would throw it up.

"You should stay home today, Gav." Geoff said.

"No!" I said quickly. My voice was raspy and hoarse.

"I... I have to got to work." I finished.

Geoff looked at me odd

"Why? Nothing important is happening today."

"I... I just... have to, okay?" I said. My throat hurt bad, especially when I spoke, but I had to see my boy, Michael.

Geoff sighed, which meant I'd won.

"Fine, but don't vomit everywhere."