*~Dog Dreams~* -Skephalo-

~Chapter 10: Interests~

Zak's POV:
I yawn, as its been a long day of work and my shift was almost over. As I was grabbing my stuff Dave called me over.

"Yeah? What's up?" I asked.

"I was wondering if you could do night shift tomorrow," Dave said, "The normal one who does night shift cant tomorrow and was wondering if he could switch to day shift."

"Oh, it's okay I guess," I agreed.

"Great, you're free to go then," He nodded.

Walking out, Vincent followed me to my car as I got in. Driving home we chat about little things until I got to my driveway. We hopped out and made our way inside.

I wanted to ask him about Clay but felt it might be to direct so I asked a broader question, "Hey Vincent, are you gay?" I turned to look at him.

"I- uh- what?" He blurted out.

"Are you gay, Vincent?" I repeated.

"This is because of what happened with Clay, isn't it?" I asked, annoyed.

"Well, partly, but I'm curious myself too," I replied.

"..I- well..." Vincent tried to speak.

"What? Is it really that hard to say?"

"Fine, I'm..gay," He sighed, looking away.

"Hey, that's nothing to be ashamed of, why are you embarrassed?" I comforted him.

"I had a bad encounter with my ex-boyfriend years ago. He was the only one I ever dated," He explained, " But that was a year ago, I'm..okay now."

"What was his name?" I asked.

"I dont remember, and I don't want to try to."

"I see, well, are you interested in dating again?" I questioned.

"Zak, you know I dont thinking you in that way-"

"What? No! Not me!" I exclaimed, " I'm talking about Clay."

"O-oh.." Vincent stuttered," Him, of course.."

"Soo?"

"I just met him today Zak," Vincent said, "You can't expect me to suddenly love him right away."

"Hmf..fine."

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Vincent's POV:
I got up and did my morning routine. I then woke up Zak so he could drive me to work. Walking inside I was greeted by a wave from Clay as he walked past. I smiled and waved back. I checked in and then walked over to an open check-out. I glanced at the door as I saw what looked like another employee -as he was wearing a uniform- walk in.

I hadn't seen him before. I saw him take the check-out next to me so I thought I'd make some conversation.

"Hey there, dont think I've seen you before, I'm Vincent, a new employee here," I introduced.

"Oh, nice to meet you, im Zelk," He replied, "have you had any encounters with weirdos yet?"

"No, not yet," I laughed.

"You probably wont see me often, I usually take night shift," He explained, "But I needed a break from that so I had someone else do it for me today."

"Right, I think my friend, and roommate is doing it, Zak," I said.

"I see, hopefully he doesn't get too tired," Zelk joked.

"Ha, yeah," I agreed. I then saw George walk over and say hi to Zelk.

"Oh hey George, what's up?" Said Zelk.

"Not much, how come you're here in the day?" George responded.

"So I could see you."

I saw George's face turn a deep red as he looked away quickly. I smirked, looking between the two.

"Ha! You're face! I'm only kidding~," said Zelk with a grin, "I just wanted to change things up a bit."

"If you say so.." George then walked away.

I decided to follow after him. It seemed that there was something between the two of them.

"Hey, George," I called out.

"Hm? Oh, yeah Vincent?" George asked, turning around.

"What's up with you and Zelk?" I questioned.

"O-oh," George said, his face turning red again, "Well, I guess it's quite obvious, isn't it?"

"You like Zelk, dont you?" I teased.

"Maybe..but- I dont know..." George responded, "I cant tell if he likes me."

"Did you not hear what he said back there? Sounded like something to me."

"Maybe, but he could just be playing with me," George looked at the ground.

"Please, I'm sure he likes you too," I said.

"Sure," George said with a slight smile as he walked away.

I sighed, making my way back to the front as more people were walking inside.

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As the end of the day came I was cleaning up, as many people never put things back if they dropped them. I noticed Clay across the aisle so I walked toward him.

"Hey Clay," I said.

"Oh, hi Vincent," Clay said with a wave.

I smiled maybe a bit more than I usually would, if at all.

"I didn't see you're friend Zak today, he not coming?" Clay said, looking at me.

Honesty, I felt a hint of jealousy within me as I suddenly didn't feel as cheery. Why would he ask about Zak? Does he care for him more than me? He hasn't even really met him yet! Is he just gonna ignore anything I could've wanted to say?

"Ah, Zak, he's doing night shift today," I explained.

"Oh, so that's why I thought I saw Zelk," Clay nodded.

"Yeah, well, I'll be going now, cya Clay," I turned, waving goodbye. I got an Uber to drive me home since Zak wasn't there. I collapsed on the couch, my head filled with different thoughts, some I just wanted to go away.

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Hey! Its Midnight!

This has been Chapter 10 of Dog Dreams, thank you for reading~

As always if you have any suggestions or constructive criticism, say it here

Do you want me to just call Zelk, Zelk or by his real name? Idc which, just wondering what you'd want.

Anyway~ thx as always for all the reads <33

Bai! _/(•w•)/'

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