Relationships

Chapter 13

Brian's P.O.V.

"Darling, what are you doing?" Freddie was clearly upset about the subject of Paul being brought up again.

'What, I just told Roger what John Reid said, that's all.'

"I know, but did you have to reinforce what he said about Paul?"

'Look Freddie, whatever is going on between you two needs to stop!'

"You're hardly in a position to tell me what to do dear".

'Im not telling you what to do, I'm trying to talk some sense into you Freddie'.

"Do me a favor Brian and take my advice from earlier and drop this already'. "You've clearly stated how you feel about Paul". "No need to keep bringing it up".

'You know, I've always wondered if you two had a thing going on'. 'You pretty much confirmed that for me.'

"SMACK".

The searing heat to my face explains it all. Freddie just slapped me and I feel absolutely terrible for letting it get this far, but I just couldn't help myself and for good reason.

"Get your facts straight dear, before you start making assumptions about who I'm fucking"!! "I'm going to say my goodbyes now before I do something I'll regret". "I'll find my own ride home."

Freddie wait. I'm sorry.

It was too late, he stormed out of the hospital angrier then hell on wheels. God only knows how he feels about me now.

Fine, I deserved that. I instigated this situation about Paul all morning. More than that bastard deserves. I gather myself and head back into John's room with Rog.

"Hey Bri, what's wrong with Freddie?"

'Nothing nothing'. Roger sees the heavy red mark on my face.

"What the hell happen to your face?"

'I said some things I shouldn't have and Freddie took it out on my face'.

"Brian, was it about Paul and all that talk?

'Yeah, you know it was, but I was wrong for saying what I said which I rather not discuss'. I just don't understand why he defends him all the time'. 'It's like he has some magnetic hold on Freddie and Freddie won't let go.

"I know what you mean Bri." "I don't get it either." "I do know that the longer he deals with Paul its only going to get worse.

I nod my head in agreement with him.

'Rog., I'm going to tell you something and you better not breathe a word of it or I'll strangle you myself."

"Right when pigs fly".

'Shut up, I'm serious Rog.' 'I think I'm in love with Freddie.' 'No, I know I'm in love with him'.

"Well, I basically already knew that Brian." "You're like a sick puppy every time he locks eyes on you". "And the way you stare at his arse".

'Ok Rog., that's enough". "So you know how I feel then?'

"I've always known it Bri.". "Now what are you going to do about it?"

'I'm not sure now'. The way he flew out of here so angry, so upset, I think I've ruined my chances for good.'

"Freddie is temperamental, he'll get over it".

'I don't know Rog., you should have seen the look on his face.''A look I've never seen before.'

"Well if I were you, I would do something spectacular and make him forget that Paul even exists".

'The wheels are turning Rog.' I just don't know where to begin after all of this.' 'Anyway, thanks for your help and for staying here with John".

"No problem, anytime mate". "By the way I already apologized to Freddie for how I've been acting, I didn't get a chance to say it to you". "I'm sorry mate, for everything".

'Already forgotten Rog.' 'How's he doing?'

"Still in and out of sleep, but getting better everyday". "I'm hopeful".

'Well he's lucky to have you here when he wakes up.'

"Thanks, can you do me a favor?" "Can you just run by my flat and grab an extra change a clothes for me please."

'Sure, anything you need no problem at all.'

"Thanks Bri."

As I start to leave the hospital, I take Rog's keys with me and make my way home.' 'I think I have the perfect plan to win my sweet heart back. I just can't lose him now and certainly not to that arsehole Paul.