From the Beginning

Chapter 12: Real Deal

Yes! Bailey shook the perverted thoughts out of his mind. "No. You stay put."

"You are a very complicated person," Yulian declared.

"You have no idea." Bailey chuckled and headed to the bathroom.

"Indeed," Yulian agreed and trailed after him. "I have no idea why your mind is so conflicted. If you want something, you should admit it."

"What is it that you think I want?"

"You want me."

"What?" Bailey denied with a squeak. "No way!"

"But you were thinking it."

"Stop listening to my thoughts."

"It is beyond my control. Perhaps, you should stop thinking." Yulian suggested.

"How could I stop thinking? I'm a human being."

"Then, I can't stop listening."

"How are you even able to hear my thoughts?"

"I don't know. I just could." Yulian provided honestly. "Like I told you last night, I was born with this ability. Then again, that is only what I think. It might not be true."

"In other words, your answer isn't an answer," Bailey derived.

"I answered you, so it is an answer."

"Never mind." Noticing that Yulian was about to enter the bathroom with him, Bailey stopped the alien from doing so. "You stay outside."

"I thought you wanted me to join you."

I do. Bailey gasped. "No, I don't. Go watch some television."

"But..."

"Go!" Bailey demanded and shut the door.

"Okay then. I will go watch that drama with the two men with long hair. There are lots of the bunny creatures. I like them."

***

Bowen gave Skye a call and told him that he would be picking him up to go grocery shopping with Jensen. I better pretend not to know where he lives before he starts to get suspicious. Yulian isn't around to remind me what not to say, so I have to make sure not to accidentally blurt things out. Come to think of it, where is Yulian? He has been gone since yesterday morning. I hope he's okay. Who am I kidding? Of course, he's okay. He's an alien after all. Bowen texted Skye to get his address, and Jensen went to pick him up after picking up Bowen.

Bowen and Skye bought a lot of tripe, because they both love it. Noticing that Jensen was staring at something, Bowen walked over to him. A smile appeared on his face when he realized what had stolen Jensen's attention. He reached over and grabbed four bags of the strawberry chips. "Sion ge would be happy if you get these for him," Bowen affirmed. "Skye ge, what else does Sion ge like to eat?"

This is the first time that he's asking me. Skye glanced over at Bowen in surprise. He usually knows everything without having to ask me. I shouldn't overthink things. He doesn't know everything.

"Skye ge...?" Bowen woke him from his train of thoughts.

"Sion isn't picky," Skye replied. "He eats everything."

"I see." Jensen nodded. "That's great."

"He is indeed a great guy," Bowen added. "You're going to move into his place and the two of you will be very happy together."