University High (Yizhan Fanfiction)

Chapter 41: Boyfriend Part 2

Xiaozhan's POV

Xiaozhan was putting on his work shirt when he heard a knock on the door. Did Yibo take the bait and feel something for him finally? Xiaozhan slightly blushed at the thought.

"Come in." He said while putting on his belt.

Yibo came into his room. He looked like he just took a shower. His hair was still damp and he was wearing a light blue superdry t-shirt that Xiaozhan had bought for him. But he probably would not remember.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Mmn.. Can we talk?" He looked down as if in deep thought.

Xiaozhan saw the almost desperate look on his face. His heart tightened and he fought the urge to hug him.

"Its okay if you're busy we can do it some other time."

"Its fine. Come sit."

Xiaozhan sat on the bed and he gestured for Yibo to do the same.

The bed was still messy. Yibo used to clean it for the both of them for a while so he got lazy and was used to cleaning it up much later.

Sitting close like this, he could not help but recall the countless love making they indulged in on this very same bed. His hair was still wet and smelled of shampoo. His body smelled of sandalwood and a hint of apple.

"Did you remember something?"

Yibo shook his head.

"Zhange, do you have a lover?"

The question was direct, his expression stoic. Xiaozhan felt needles poking his chest. He was afraid. If he say he did not it would be lying. But if he did then he was afraid to tell him the truth. He was unsure what Yibo felt toward him.

"I do." He finally said. It was better to not lie about it.

"Where is she? How come I never see her anywhere?"

"Its a guy."

Thump. Thump. 

His heart beating. 

There. 

He said it.

"Huhh?? You.. you're gay Zhange?"

"The one I'm in love with just happens to be a guy. Why'd you ask me all of a sudden?"

He turned to look at Yibo. There was a slight twinkle in his eyes. Did he finally remember him? Xiaozhan was starting to feel hopeful.

"Actually.. " Xiaozhan continued, slightly pushing himself to talk.

"I feel bad that.. I mean, if you ever want to bring him over don't mind me."

"Huhh?!?" Xiaozhan was stunned. A hint of sadness flashed across his face. He looked away not wanting for Yibo to catch it.

"Why do you want to see my lover all of a sudden?"

Why don't you remember its you?? 

His heart tightened into a lump.

"Yes laoshi. Please bring him over sometime. As your housemate I want to get to know him."

'Laoshi...' its the first time he called him that since he woke up. Before it was always 'Zhange'. The tone was cold and unfeeling. Xiaozhan felt the coldness poking his heart and his face turned dark.

"Umm.. he..." Xiaozhan stood there dumbfounded.

In the end, he could not say it.

Why won't you remember him? remember me???

"Whats he like Zhange?" There was a slight disdain in his voice. His eyes burning.

"He.. he is handsome, very thoughtful, he pampers me, always there for me.."

"Sounds like a nice guy laoshi. Good for you." 

There was no warmth at all at those words.

"When is your next doctor's appointment? I'll take you."

"Its okay laoshi. You don't have to. Yoona or Zoey jie can take me there."

The air around them turned cold. The sound of the exhaust from the bathroom grew loud and its buzzing became more noticeable. 

Then he heard the door clicking and Yibo had left the room.

Xiaozhan sat on his bed staring at the door for a long time before gathering himself.

He quietly took his belongings and left for the office.