Tired Of Midnight Blue

Chapter Seven: Austin Cooper 'S' LGF 695D

"But there's more" George said pulling away from my ear to look back into my eyes. Then tears began to fill his beautiful dark eyes.

I grabbed his hand and led him to the couch. I took a brief moment to look at him. It felt like I haven't seen him for years and not months. His hair truly was longer but he had it in a loose ponytail. His beard was longer as well and his eyes looked tired. He was wearing a white shirt with three buttons at the top which were unbuttoned of course. He was wearing worn out jeans and had blue converse on.

I felt his grip tighten and I met his gaze, it was sad and demanded my undivided attention.

"So what else is there?" I said as I saw tear fall down Georges face. I softly stroked his back attempting to make him feel better.

"It's Dhani. H-He is jo-joining the military Cam." He angrily got up and punched the wall.

"Hey!" I shout out. "Dhani is growing up and is trying to find his place in this world. You as his father should support whatever he chooses to be." I was almost shouting at this point. Then I saw George drop his head to look at the ground. I grabbed his hand once again lead him back to the couch. I know how George feels about this. Dhani has told me about the ongoing fights he's had with his father concerning the issue. Dhani wants strength and power. George wants his son to develop his musical aspects and make music. Dhani truly wouldn't have minded just making music but he constantly used the military as a defense to rebell against George. I guess he was actually serious about it.

"George" I started.

"Oh Cam I would support him, of course I would he's me son. I would if I knew that's what he bloody wanted. He's using this as an escape and to make me mad. He's been sulking ever since yer left and two days ago I told him he should get on with 'is life. It hurts me seeing 'im like this. Do yer know what me son said Cam? He said there was no point. He was always going to 'live in my shadow' and he doesn't even want to date anymore because 'all women are the same'. I asked him what he meant by that and he started to put you as an example and he started to insult you. I couldn't take it anymore love and I started to defend you. The absolute worst thing a parent can do. But I can't bear to lose him, and to tell him would do just that."

"I understand" I said calmly as everything was sinking in. "How did Dhani react? Knowing him he probably thinks the whole world is against him. "

"And that's exactly what he said and that's where the military came in and so on and so forth and it ended with him saying 'I rather die for this country than for you or a bird'. That killed me Cam."

"Well" I tried. "Maybe he's just bluffing."

"That's what I thought too till this morning. The doorbell rang and as I opened the door I saw two uniformed bastards staring right back at me. They were there for Dhani and to start 'the program'. I told them they weren't starting any bleeding program and then Dhani came to the door and as I was about to tell 'im he didn't 'ave to do this he just slipped pass me and left with the bastards."

I was at loss for words. The sadness in Georges eyes was painful to look at. I could feel the pain in his voice reiterate itself in my heart with a pang. But Dhani, my Dhani would never say that. That hurt even more. I looked at George and he was staring out my office window. I couldn't help but stare at him more. His lips were tinted a beautiful bright pink and the hair surrounding his complexion made his cheekbones pop up even further. He had a perfect pointed slim nose. His long lashes curled away from his eyes and reminded me of petals blossoming. I couldn't help myself and I put my hand on his knee and got closer. He was startled by my actions

"I'm sorry." I said barely audible.

"No love it's not yer fault love." He leaned in and gave me a small but sweet peck on the cheek. Once he pulled away I grabbed a hold of his face and stared into his eyes. I was searching for something. How can this man make me desire him so much? His eyes were hypnotizing and I felt like I was under some kind of spell. Maybe he's a warlock? Before I could ponder the thought I was startled by his lips crashing onto mine. At first it was very desperate but quickly changed and was very slow and passionate. I became entranced and felt like a statue. I wanted to keep going but the kiss knocked my breath out. He pulled away slowly and if I wasn't sitting already I'm sure my knees would've given up underneath me. I've never been kissed like that. Never.

He got up quickly again and walked to the door. Before twisting the doorknob he looked back and raised an eyebrow.

"Are ye coming or not?"

I sat there like the idiot I am and just stared at him.

"Come'ead" he tried again.

Again. No reaction.

"Is something wrong love?"

"Uhhh no. No not at.."

"Mr. Jones needs his copy by next...OH!" Mary opened the door and hit George right in the face.

"Mary what the bloody hell!" I rushed over to George who was holding his nose.

"I'm so sorry i didnt mean to I thought he left!"

"Its's okay love" George managed to get out still covering his bleeding nose. Mary was blushing again.

"Mary!" I screeched. "Leave us alone for a minute please." I tried saying without sounding bitchy. She nodded her head and left the room.

"Oh George" I said as i went to grab tissues from my desk. I lead him to the famous couch once again and sat down. I told him to lay down and rest his head on my lap. He did as i told him to and I tilt his head back slightly and cleaned his face and held his nose. I felt George grab my hand and he looked at me. He started to laugh hysterically. He didnt stop and he held his stomach as he was shaking with laughter. His laugh was contagious and soon enough I was laughing like a maniac too. We got up and went to the door. We passed Marys desk and she was staring at us with open mouths.

"Tell Mr. Jones I threw up on his draft and went home sick." I laughed even more. George and I walked to his car and he opened the door for me and bowed like a butler. I got in and was doubling over from the pain in my stomach from laughing too much.

George got in and looked at me. His laughter stifled as did mine and he just smiled at me. A big child like doofy teethy smile and I think i fell in love with him. I returned that oh so doofy smile and we were off. I had no idea where we were going and i think George didnt have a clue either. We were oblivious to everything sorrounding us and relished eachothers company in his psychadelic painted mini cooper.

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Not how imagined this chapter at all but hope you guys think it's okay. Please comment i really need feedback. Hate it? Love it? Give up on life? Idk anything man. Really trying to not keep you guys waiting but writers block is CRITICAL. I'll take any suggestions. Thanks for reading!