STUDENT BODY

Chapter 08

Chapter 08

We packed up our stuffs as soon as possible. I casually invited Richard to drop by at the house and probably have some coffee or something and have his bruises checked once again. He agreed. He took my number just in case he got lost along the way.

About 30 minutes before reaching home, Richard called on my mobile asking whether my offer is still up and good. I told him yes, it is still affirmative but if he wanted to bail out, it's quite fine by me. He said he will be at my house. I put down my mobile and started playing Foo Fighters' Best of You from my car CD player.

When I reached home, I stayed for a few minutes outside and waited for Richard. When I saw his car, I just waved at him so he could see me and follow my lead. After few minutes more, he was standing at the porch and opened the door for him so he can go inside.

"Welcome. I think everyone is asleep. I prepared coffee for us. Would you like something to eat? A left over pizza and lasagna perhaps? " I asked.

"That sounds great. I'll have those with coffee. " Richard said.

"I think you better wait upstairs. I'll show you my room so you'd be more comfortable there. It's not much but it's my own room, " I said.

I led Richard up to my room. I told him to hang around while waiting for the coffee and for some food. I stayed downstairs for a good ten minutes before going up with a serving tray. The aroma of coffee is so intense and inviting. As I opened my bedroom door, I saw Richard sleeping in my bed face down, shirtless. He got quite comfy alright. I shook him up a little and groaned.

"Hey Richard. Drink some coffee first and eat something." Richard got up on his side, still groaning. "Do you want me to feed you? " I chuckled. He just nodded. Started feeding him small portions of lasagna and pizza. The coffee is a little hot so I sipped mine first. It's tolerable. I managed to have him drink water too and another painkiller. He again crawled to the bed with his face down. His bruise at the back may still be painful. I went downstairs again and took out the coldpack from our fridge. When I entered my room again, he was peacefully sleeping. I think.

I shook his body and when he started to groan again, I told him I'll be putting a cold compress on his back. He just nodded. He winced at the coldpack for a second. After sometime, I removed the pack and prepped him up to sleep. He looked so tired.

I took a quick shower, and about to ready to sleep on the couch when I heard Richard moaning as if looking for someone. I moved myself towards him, patting his back for comfort. He rested his head on my lap and put his arms around my waist. Great. We looked like Madonna and child. How can I sleep now with this position? So I just gazed on our position.

Richard is a sight to behold with his boyish features while sleeping. Those blondelocks looked delicious. I never looked at Richard this way before. He's few inches taller than I am but with his posture right now, he's adorable like a baby. His skin is so flawless. When I changed his clothes to pajamas, his body is so well built and toned for an 18 - year old. I certainly needed muscles here and there. There is no way I'm taking advantage of this situation though. Richard may have grown on me in just one day but I don't know him that well. He might just punch me when I make a move or something. Better be safe than sorry.

After a few minutes of useless attempts, I finally removed his embrace and carefully moved away not to wake him up. I lifted his head and placed a soft pillow underneath. I covered his whole body with quilt as I positioned myself on the couch and sleep.