Criminal (boyxboy)

"You're spending lunch with me."

Simon was walking down the sidewalk eating a bagel to his job. He had thoughts of that guy last night. Gabe. He was nice to walk him home but he seemed like the type of guy to do bad things for the heck of it. Simon made the decision to avoid him and focus on his goals.

Right when he thought this he fell to the ground by walking into a solid figure. He looked up to see Gabe and someone else looking down at him.

"Hey man, I'll talk to you later," Gabe said to the other guy that also looks like he belongs in a gang. Gabe again looks down and offers his hand to help Simon up. 

"Thank you," Simon said with a small smile.

"Don't mention it. Where you off to?" Gabe said stoically.

"I was just off to work. I like getting there early. Sorry for bumping into you," Simon explained to Gabe.

"It's fine," Gabe said.

"Well, I gotta go. Bye," Simon said walking past Gabe.

"I'll walk you there then," Gabe said taking a few steps.

"No, that's fine. I can go by myself. I don't want to disturb your day," Simon said as he walked a bit further.

Simon continued to walk to his job. But he kept feeling like he was being followed. He took multiple slight looks to see if his feelings were true. They were. Around 10-25 feet away there would be Gabe keeping his head low and even bumping people out of his way just following. Simon started to feel a little anxious and nervous about him being followed. So he just pretended not to notice and act normal. Maybe Gabe would lose interest and go away.

Simon got to his building and went inside speed walking. Alicia greeted him but then frowned and looked worried seeing Simon so nervous.

"What's wrong," Alicia asked.

Simon quickly fixed himself and acted like nothing was wrong. 

"Nothing. Everything is fine," Simon said with a smile.

Alicia bought it and they conversed with each other. When Simon asked where they were going to have lunch. Alicia explained she is leaving early to go to her son's soccer game. Simon wished her son good luck and left.

The day went on as normal with Simon organizing and making a few phone calls for his boss. When it got around the time for lunch he finished up a few things and he got his things and said he will be back soon to his boss.

Simon left through the main doors and walked down the stairs when he interrupted by a familiar voice.

"You were gone for a while," Gabe said emotionless.

"Oh, I didn't see you there. Yeah, but they pay well," Simon said a little startled.

"Where you going now," Gabe said.

"I am on my lunch break," Simon said.

"You're having lunch with me," Gabe said walking towards Simon.

"Well, I don't want to bother you. And I usually ju..." Simon cut himself off when Gabe harshly grabbed his arm dragged to the nearest burger joint.

They were seated and when they were presented with their orders they ate in silence. When Simon interrupted the silence with a question.

He was curious why he keeps following him and why he wanted to go to lunch with him.

"Why did you want to have lunch with me?" Simon asked.

"Because your cute," Gabe said plainly.

Simon was shocked. If he had his drink in his mouth he would have to spit it out. He never had someone confess like that to him. And the fact that he never really was in a relationship with a girl or guy.

"You think I am cute?" Simon asked bashfully.

"Yeah, oh, and when you get off of work you're coming to my place. I'll walk you there," Gabe instructed.

"What? I have to go to my..." Simon said before he was interrupted.

"Don't argue with me," Gabe said sternly like a parent to a child.

Simon was now a little uncomfortable. He thought it best to leave.

"I should go now," Simon got up before Gabe could stop him. He ran to the exit and all the way to his workplace.

He carried with work as nothing was wrong. But as he did some thinking, he realized that Gabe knows where he lives. Gabe could just intercept him at his home. He didn't know what to.

"Hey, Simon. I want to talk with you for a sec," His boss said.

Simon walked in and sat himself down in a chair in front of Andrew.

"I was just informed of a business trip to the Bahamas and I can bring a person with me. Would you be interested in coming with me?" Andrew asked.

"Oh, that sounds great. But I have a lot going on right now so maybe someone else is better suited for that?" Simon responded.

"Well, the thing is you need a bit more experience added to you so maybe it is best you just say yes?" Andrew said.

Simon thought it over and agreed to go. Andrew was elated to hear that and excused him for the rest of the evening.

Simon walked home and was relieved that he was not followed. He went to his room and did his nightly things.

He fell asleep with a smile. Unaware of the tall figure in his room staring at him sleeping.