Aaron & Billy Shorts

Flowers

Billy's POV

"Billy, get out of bed!" I hear my roommate, Aaron call. "No" I grumble. “Billy, please. You’re still young, you only live once” He says. "It's not a school day, I'm not getting up" I say firmly! He grabs a paper plate from our dorm’s kitchen  and says: "I made your favourite; Squid Toast." I yell at him. "Get your disgusting squid toast away from me Aaron!" Immediately, I feel bad. Through sobs, Aaron says "It's a delicacy, Billy! It's not my fault you don't apreciate good food!" He then sulks away. I’m completely awake now as I grab my car keys and head straight for the door.  My blond hair blows in my face as I step outside. I clip it back and start my car.  

    I drive the winding country road until I spot a florist. “Hmm. Flora’s flower shop. Let’s give it a shot!” I exit my car and walk in. As I go up to the florist, she says "Bonjour! Welcome to Flora's Flower shop.” I’m a bit startled by her foreign accent. I say “I’m sorry, I don’t speak Spanish.” She quickly responds. “Pardon my French.” Oh dang it’s french.  She says “Anyway, Darling, how can I help you today? “I’m looking for flowers for a loved one." "Oh!” She says, intrigued. “Who’s the lucky lady?" I find this offensive, as I’m gay, and Aaron is certainly not a lady. I should just apologize on my own, no need for flowers. I leave the flower shop, and a quite confused Flora behind as I go back to my car. When I walk in to our dorm, I’m greeted by a still sobbing Aaron. I walk over to him and say " I'm really sorry for being so mean this morning. I was just frustrated because I was tired." Aaron smiles and gives me a hug " It's ok Billy." He says quietly.