My Love, My Stepbrother.

Time's Up

The two sat at the opposite sides of the sofa.
Unmoving.. but sensitive..
They were waiting on whom will break his silence as their eyes pretended to be glued at the soundless television.

Tin moved then checked his watch..
"Two minutes passed Can."
"You only have three minutes left.."

Can started to fidget.
His mind began to swirl unnaturally.
"What if I say the incorrect words?"
"What if this opportunity to clear things up do not come again?"

He wanted to sigh but he feels like Tin is counting every seconds he does.
"Damn you.."
He wanted to curse at the man beside him.
"Why are you so keen in checking the time?"
"Are you in a hurry to go back to Sam?"
He wanted to ask but his tongue was tied.
He doesn't know where to start.

Tin stood up.
"This is going nowhere."
"Time's up."
Tin acted like he just lost the battle..

Can grabbed his hand..

"Tin.."
He called his lover in a faint voice..
Can is now forced to speak before he losses his sanity.

Tin paused.

"You got it all wrong.."
"I.. I.. got drunk."
Can started.

Tin's face darkened.
"What do you mean you got drunk?"
He asked fiercely.
"When did you learn to drink?!"

Can startled by the taller man's tone.
"I....I.."
He was stuttering in trying to find the right words to start.
"I... It was an accident."

Tin looked at him then gripped his shoulders.
His head was about to burst.
He gave Can a shrug.
"What do you mean Cantaloupe?"

Can breathe in..
He knows he needs to speak up.
Which he was never good at.
But he needs to try..
At least, say somethhing about Jacques.
He looked at Tin.
"You misunderstood Tin.."

Tin's expression did not change at all.
If his eyes could kill.
Then he would have sprawled over the floor.

Can cleared this throat.
"Please let me try to explain."
"I promise to tell you everything."

"Haven't I given you so much time Can?"
Tin's expression changed in an instant..
His face is filled with pain and uncertainty.

Can reached out to touch Tin's face.
The taller man avoided his hand.

Can used both hands then captured Tin's face.
"Tin.."
"Look at me."

Tin averted his gaze..

"Please.."
Can pleaded as he cupped the taller man's face.

Tin looked at Can..
"Five minutes more, Can."
He said, extending his lover's time.

Can continued..
"Jacques lives in the neighborhood."
"It was just a coincidence that we met at the convenience store. "
"I accidentally drank his beer.."
"I fainted."

Tin frowned..
"What you're saying doesn't make sense."
"How in hell, did you drink his beer?"
"Are you saying that you went to his place?"

Can removed Tin's hands on his shoulder then stood up. He tried to explain further.
"I went to the convenience store then bought something to eat. Jacques was there. We talked a little.."
"I bought a soda, he was drinking beer."
"I thought, I grabbed my soda Tin."
"But, I drank his beer instead."