Tempting (Man x Man)

Tempting - Chapter 25: Drunk in the Night

He looks over at me in a way of him asking if I'd like one too. I nod, thinking why the heck not?

I'm not good at talking in general, but I've never really gotten drunk enough to know if I'm a

good conversationalist while under the influence.

I have to say, drinking on a empty stomach is probably not the best idea, especially since I hardly

drink in general. Once the hard liquor hits my stomach and warms my throat, it also thaws the

barrier keeping my thoughts in.

"I'm sorry Calvin, but if you don't think Hannah Montana is the best childhood show ever, then we can't be friends."

"Its just not my thing. I liked power rangers growing up." I giggle, feeling a slight drawl

on my lips.

"Only wimps like that."

"And only geeks like p-power rangers... Shoot, I mean Hannah Montana!"

"Ha ha! You can't take it back!" Coldren parades as I sigh heavily.

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Switched P.O.V

My hire has been watching the little mushroom since Friday, and commendably he has attained

information on were he lives (a shambled apartment building). However, what I can do with this

information has not yet been clear to me. I sit at my divine isle in the middle of my living room

, staring at the flat screen tv that almost takes up most of my wall when my phone goes off on

the counter. Darkness stretches across the sky through my window. I have to find some way to

get information from that man, but how I'll do so is still unknown.

I answer the call abruptly.

"What?"

"Sir, he's on the move." My heart skips a beat.

"He is? Where is he going?"

"He's going on a bus right now, I'm following it."

"Well make sure to not lose him!" Silence ascends on the other line as the remote hum of his car

fills the space. A few moments go by before I let the itching in my mind take over.

"Well? Is the bus going anywhere near Mr. Malone's home? Can you make a inference of where he might be going yet?"

"Not yet, but he missed the exit to go to Mr. Malone's street. I think he might be... going back to his work? Or somewhere close to there."

"Hmm, I wonder what he might be up to. Text me the address once you've gotten it. I think its time to handle this problem head on."

I end the call as I place both my hands on the isle, my golden opportunity finally surfacing.

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Calvin POV

An hour or so goes by, or at least I think. The slow thump of the music integrates into my mind as

I slump over the bar counter. My head

throbs as I let my mouth hang open. I feel 80% hammered, just on that threshold of staying