Be With You [BxB] | ongoing

Chapter Three

Saturday, 5:30 a.m.

I got up and changed my clothes into my running ones. I stretched out my body before going out.

I jogged for a few minutes and the next minute, I started running. I do this only on weekends. I don’t have much time on exercising during weekdays.

“Hm. Maybe, I should invite Drako next time.” I mumbled while running. An hour had passed, I decided to stop and proceeds to do some push-ups. I only did a hundred. Just to form a bit biceps.

***

“Gone for exercise?” Dad asked as I went inside the house. I simply nodded and went to the bathroom to have a shower. I took half a minute in the shower. I want to wash the sweat off completely.

Mom hates the smell of sweat. I immediately changed clothes and went downstairs to have a breakfast. “Good morning.” I greeted them as soon as I got downstairs and took my seat in the dinning table.

“Hey, son. About yesterday, did you have fun?” Oh, she’s asking about what exactly happened yesterday. I better not tell about the kiss!

“Well, yeah. I did.” I replied, as a starter. “They do have an art room, and I really like it.” I added. Paused. “The art there, are made by his grandpa. And, I can say that his grandpa is amazing at art!” I beamed. I heard my dad chuckled.

Mom took a glance at me, studying my expression. I know, she doesn’t want me to pursue art. That’s why I chose another course. I chose, Architecture. At least, I can still improve at drawing, well, the buildings, interior design, and more. Dad, on the other hand, supports me whatever I want to do.

Dad broke the silence. “Let’s not talk about this. For now.”

I nodded. Grabbing my own breakfast and starts eating quietly. Mom, became quiet for the whole time.

***

After the breakfast, I washed our dishes. Dad, went to the garden and watered the plants. Mom, just sits at the sofa and reads a book.

After washing the dishes, well, of course I put them on the dryer. I went towards mom, and took a seat beside her. I tried to get her attention but she’s too focused on her book so I decided to go to dad. I like seeing the beautiful bloomed flowers.

“Hey.” Dad said after seeing me. “Problem?” He then, asked. I sighed and went closer to him.

“About mom. She’s against on it. I don’t know how to explain it to her. About what is art for me.” I answered. “Art is my passion, dad.” I added, feeling already defeated.

Dad, patted my shoulder and faced me. “I can talk to your mom. But, only when she’s not in the bad mood. That’s why she’s so quiet right now. After you brought up the topic of art.” He said. He wanted me to pursue what I want in my whole life.

We talked and talked until my phone rang. I took my phone out only to see Drako calling. “Yeah?” I answered.

I can clearly hear him, trying to stop his shivering. “C-Can you...c-come h-here?” He asked, his voice shivers.

I looked at dad, “Dad. Can I go to Drako’s house. I think, he’s not feeling well.” I said, and then asked Drako, “Where’s your parents?”

“A-At w-work...” He answered. I took a deep breath before answering, “Wait for me. I’ll be there in a minute.” I immediately end the call and went back inside and rushed into my room to change clothes. How many times do I have to change clothes within an hour?

“Dad, Mom, I’m going out! See you later!” I said hurriedly and ran towards Drako’s house. Good thing, their house is just a few blocks away. I immediately went inside as soon as I got to his house. I didn’t bother to knock. I know, I’m being rude.

“Drako?” I called. Waiting for a response. “I’m h-here. S-Sofa.” Drako answered. I went there immediately and saw how pale he was. He’s lying on a sofa, with a blanket covered up to his body. I checked his temperature and he’s hot. I instantly look for a medicine.

“Have you drink your medicine?” I asked, still looking for medicine. He’s fever needs to cool down.

“I-I did.” He answered. I sighed and looked at him, “I’ll cook you a porridge. Wait a bit.” I said and went to their kitchen. The kitchen isn’t too far from their sofa. I could still see him shivering.

I went to grab a small pot and other ingredients for the porridge, my mom’s porridge. Yeah, you read that right. Mom’s porridge is different from the other porridge. Where she put some ingredients that you can find in your dish, to make it more flavourful. I focused on cooking porridge and hummed a song. Well, waiting for it to cook. I kept on stirring until it’s kind of a bit creamy.

I put off the stove and took the pot out and I grabbed some bowl, a smaller one, but not too small, and poured the porridge. To tell you, the porridge tastes good.

But before going back to the sofa, I washed the pot and cleaned the stove first. “Drako, eat up while it’s still hot.” I said as I put down the bowl in the small table. He sat up and took the porridge, glad that I put a small plate under the bowl. “Tastes good, huh.” He commented and kept eating until he finished.

“Thank you for the food.” He finally said and puts down the bowl and patting his tummy. I smiled, knowing that he enjoys it.

“If you’re sleepy, take a nap. I’ll be here for a while.” I said, and went to their kitchen to wash his dish. After washing, I went back and saw him sleeping and his breath steadying. I took a seat, and took out my phone to text my parents that I’ll probably be home late in the afternoon.

I spent my time scrolling through my social media, and when I got bored I went to a book reading app and starts reading. I kept reading until my eyes feels heavy.

I never felt this heaviness in my eyes before, maybe it’s the effect on using a phone for a longer time. I put back my phone on my pocket and took a glance on Drako. He’s sleeping peacefully, it’s a good thing. I do hope that his fever will cool down later.

To keep myself awake, I looked at the very corner of their living room, in case I find something interesting, but... It didn’t work. I can feel my eyes getting droopy. I changed my sitting position and decided to take a short nap. A short nap.