First name terms

21- Go

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The downheartedness that had taken over Gilbert could be easily perceived. His posture wasn't his usual confident one, his eyes were glued to the floor, and his feet left a trail in the snow as he slid them discouraged. Moreover, he was physically devastated. His left cheek was swollen and bleeding, the same as his right fist. There were red and purplish bruises around his arms, and though it couldn't be seen, there were plenty of others across his back and stomach.

-Blythe!- Bash exclaimed when he saw the mess of a boy that had entered the kitchen- What happened, boy?

-Anne happened.

-Wow... Feisty- he chuckled, squinting his eyes to pay a better look at his cheek.

-Oh, that was Billy Andrews.

-I see... Let me guess, you got jealous.

-No- he answered coldly, looking for some ice and a bit of alcohol- He was... not being respectful, let's say.

-As in...?

-As in about to kiss her- he sighed, letting himself fall onto the kitchen chair.

-Oh...So you got into a fight with him?

-No, Bash, I just bumped into a wall a thousand times. Yes, of course, I got into a fight with him!

-Because you were jealous...?- he said with a knowing smile creeping up his lips.

-No, because he was harassing her.

-And how do you know that she wasn't doing it because she wanted to?

-You weren't there, Bash, you didn't see the look on her face- he mumbled while fidgeting with the bottle of ethyl alcohol.

-Sorry...Did you tell anyone about that?

-No, and she probably never will.

-How is she?

-Mad at me, I don't know- he tapped his foot against the floor while clenching his jaw.

-And what are you mad about?

-I'm mad at Billy... and I guess kind of mad at her too- he finally confessed, avoiding Bash's gaze.

-Because...?

-She got mad at me when I was just trying to help her, which, for the record, I did.

-And...?

-Because she is making me feel guilty even though Billy deserved it.

-And...?

-That's it.

-No, you know there's more than that. You were jealous! Just admit it!

-I'm not in the mood, Sebastian.

-You can't deny that you were, at least, a tad jealous.

-I was not.

-Be a man, Blythe!

-Bash, really, I...

-Come on, only a boy can't admit when he is gone over a lady.

-Fine!- he shouted annoyed, which took Bash by surprise, yet drew a smile on his face- I got jealous! I wanted to help her, and I was jealous! Are you happy now?!