Texts [boyxboy]

- 24. -

Max's point of view

   "Look, Max..." He starts and I shut him off by putting my right hand between us.

   "You have to be kidding me." I tell him and he visibly swallows.

   "Just let me explain."

   "Oh fuck off, Alex. Is that your real name even?"

   "What? Yes, it is. Look, let me just..."

   "I don't want any of your explanations." I interrupt him. "I just- I wanna go home." I shake my head to try and clear my mind. But it seems impossible right now.

   "No, please wait."

   I look at him, waiting for what he has to say. But my mouth seems to be active at the moment.

   "You could just have told me you were a guy since the beggining." I tell him, just a bit more relaxed.

   "I know, that was a mistake." He admits.

   "Yeah, a big one." I nod.

   "So can we talk things out? The hotel I'm staying in is not far from here." Alex asks and I think about my answer before responding.

   A lot of things are running through my head. I don't even know if I'm angry, hurt or curious anymore, probably a mix of all.

   "Okay, but don't trigger me."