I like you~ [On Hold]

Chapter 12

[Ethan]

When Alex first told be about Blake's condition, I was quiet taken aback. But now that I think about it does make sense as to why he acts the way he does. 

Or maybe he's really like that?

I stared at our connected hands, and I can't help but feel static sparking inbetween. It doesn't hurt much though, but it feels different. I wonder if he's feeling it too?

Then I did a double take. He's holding onto my hand.

I immediately pulled my hand from his tight grasp, to which he stopped to look at me. 

"Why'd you let go?" He asks.

"It's uncomfortable." I replied, putting my hands in my pockets. "I don't hold hands with people." Mostly because of the fact that I have no friends.

With a silent stare, he simply shrugged before wrapping an arm around my shoulder, "But I like physical contact."

And we continued walking, with the occasional stares from people. 

"You know, you never really got to answer my question properly."

"What question?"

He brought his face closer, "If you want to go out with me." He whispered to my ear as I involuntarily shivered. Before I could respond, his phone started ringing. 

He made an annoyed sound before answering the call, "WHAT!"

With his back turned against me, I let my eyes take in my surroundings. Here I was lost somewhere in Japan accompanied by a person who thinks I'm cute and has asked me to go out with him.  I dont understand why he keeps asking since I'm already out, and I'm with him too. 

"Here, talk to Alex. I need to get a drink. " Blake roughly gave me his phone before stalking off towards a nearby convenience store. I slowly placed the phone near my ear, "Hello?"

"You alright?"

"Yes." I slowly replied.

I heard voices in the background, making me wonder if he's with their other friends already. I heard a distinct voice which sounded very much like Kai. 

"Ethan, can you do us a favour?"

"What's that?" I asked while my eyes remain on the convenience store Blake went in, I squinted my eyes to see much further but to no avail. I was contemplating whether to follow him or not. 

"Can you calm Blake for a while before meeting up with us, he's not really in a good mood when he left and it seems he's still having his moodswings. "

"Why not let him go back home?" I asked, and almost immediately regretted what I said, "I mean.. Uh.. wouldn't it be better if he stays at home so he can calm down.." I quickly added before shutting my mouth. I closed my eyes in embarrasment, I really suck at this. 

I was answered with a small laugh, to which I exhaled. Alex wasn't offended, "I know you only mean good intentions for Blake with his medical background and all but you shouldn't worry much. Remember, he got over it and he's doing well."

I nodded, remembering that he couldn't see me, "Okay, I guess I can do the favour then."

"I bet you're wondering why I'm asking you this, when we've known him longer."

"Kind of. " I quietly replied.

"Let's just say he's really interested in you." Was all he said. Making me more curious. "Alright. Take your time, okay? Just keep me updated, you do have my number."