Helping hand

Ch. 4

"Good morning, I'm your new neighbor, Kimmon. I guess you already know me. I moved yesterday and thought that I need to say hello to my new neighbor and was surprised that it was you. Don't drink too much again, you might kiss someone 😉"

"Fuck!"

Both of Copter's hands went to his hair and pulls them apart until it hurts so bad he had to stop himself.

"God, what have I done?" He asked himself, still not believing what just had happened.

Copter decided to take a shower and dress properly before going to Kimmon's unit to say his apologies. A few minutes later, he found himself standing in front of Kimmon's door. His hands were about to knock when the door opened itself.

"Oh. Hello"

Copter couldn't even provide a response as his eyes grew wide again for the nth time today when it was met with the taller one's eyes.

"Earth to Copter?" Kimmon said while waving his hands in front of the shorter one.

"I-i" here comes the stuttering Copter with eyes looking everywhere but Kimmon "I just want to say that- uhm- I'm sorry for last night- becauseiwasdrunkandidontknowwhathappenedactuallyikindaknowbutidontknowsoihopeyouforgiveme" yes, the shorter one blabbered the words in the end, eyes tightly shut and his head low.

Kimmon gave an amused chuckle and said "it's okay. No harm done. Just don't get drunk too much again."

Copter opened his eyes and noticed that Kimmon is holding a bag of trash.

"You're putting the trash out?" Copter asked.

"Yes"

"Oh okay. Again, I'm sorry. I'll be going now." Copter shyly smiled, still embarrassed about what happened on his drunken state last night. When he turned to his side, a young boy is running towards them with a wide smile on his face. Adorable us an understatement, this boy is a baby trapped inside a body that has almost the same height as Copter's.

"Phiiiiiiii!!" The boy shouted. Copter were stuck in awe as the boy rushed past him and went straight to Kimmon.

"Why are you here Bas?"

"Because it's your birthday, duh?"

Copter looked at Kimmon at the same time when latter did the same to him. The young boy called Bas also looked at him.

"Who is he?" The boy asked Kimmon.

"His neighbor" Copter managed to respond before Kimmon could.

"I see, and why are you here?" A grin appeared on the boy's faced.

"Busybody. I'm not gonna celebrate my birthday, dumbass." Kimmon flicked the boy's forehead.

"But-"

"No buts, Bas. Go home or I will call Gxxod to pick you up" Kimmon started to fish out his phone from his pocket which made the boy panic and starts to run.

"Don't call him!!! I'll be leaving!! Bye! Happy birthday!" Shouted the boy who was sprinting out of the building. Copter was amazed.

"Sorry about my cousin" Kimmon said.

"Cousin?" Copter couldn't help but ask. He but his lips and thought to himself "damn what kind of genes do this family have?"

"Yeah, he's kinda obsessed with Birthdays and wants to always celebrate each every chance he get"

"But why don't you want to celebrate yours?"

"I'm too old for that. I'd rather play games."

"Eh? Old? Are you in your thirties?"

Kimmon chuckled "close. I just turned 29 today".

"29? Then you're my P'! Sorry for addressing you impolitely"

"No worries about that. Don't want to cut this conversation short but I really need to throw the trash out" Kimmon laughed silently.

"Oh. Yeah. Sorry 'bout that, I'll be going as well."

When Kimmon walked back to his unit he kinda felt sad that Copter was not in front of his door anymore. He brushed away the sad thoughts and continue unpacking, setting up his computer and play games as planned. This time, he's gonna play Dead by daylight.

After playing for several hours, his focus was interrupted by a knock on the door. A little annoyed, he took his phone and went to open the door, his hand ready to call someone.

"I told you I'm going to call Gxxod if you-" Kimmon stopped on his tracks when he saw that it wasn't Bas on the other side of the door, instead it was Copter holding a simple round chocolate cake with a candles lit on top of it.

"Happy birthday P'Kimmon, I know you don't want to celebrate but I thought of making you a cake for an apology for my behavior as well" copter smiled.

Kimmon blow the candle and stares at Copter.

"Thank you" the sweet smile appears on Kimmon's face.

"Take it. Also, sorry if the taste ain't like one of those from the stores." Copter gently pushed the cake to Kimmon.

"Wait, you baked this yourself?" Said cake was now in Kimmon's hand.

"Yeah" Copter almost whispered.

Kimmon's smile grew wide and held Copter's hand. "Come on in and eat the cake with me". Copter didn't protest.

As Copter went inside, he noticed the game that was currently paused on the monitor. He squinted his eyes as the game looks familiar.

"You're playing Dead By Daylight, P'?" Copter asked.

"Ah yeah. You play that game as well?" Kimmon was now placing 2 plates with forks on the mini table as he haven't finished unpacking and arranging his unit.

"Actually, I have finished that game a few years ago, P'!" Copter said proudly.

"Really? Then we should play another game next time"

"Sure P'!" Copter responded with too much excitement.

"I like it when you call me P'"

Copter has to lower his head as knows his cheeks are getting a faint amount of blush and he doesn't know why.

"Let's eat, 'Ter" Copter looked up to Kimmon after hearing the nickname the latter gave him who just smiled sweetly to him.

While devouring the cake, Copter suddenly got curious and asked Kimmon some questions.

"Why did you move?"

"I have been receiving a lot of letters in my old apartment and it's getting agressive each day. Someone actually tried to broke in."

"Wouldn't they found out your new address?"

"I hope not."

Copter could only nod as he felt terrible that Kimmon have to move because of some stalkers. He could just think of how many times Kimmon had to move placed because of his stalkers. He didn't even realize he's pouting already, lost on his own thoughts.

Kimmon chuckled and pinched Copter's face "why are you pouting? Trying to look cute for me?"

"What? No!"

Kimmon laughed and brushed Copter's head. "No need to pity me 'Ter."

Copter could only huff.

"Thank you for the cake. It's the first time someone baked me one."

"You're welcome."
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A/N: sorry for updating too late. Share me your thoughts.