Black Rose

Chapter 9

Gulf sat in the van and calmed himself. Was that an over reaction to being touched and was he acting like a complete asshole? Yes. Was he gonna apologize for it? No. That would mean he would have to interact more with Suppasit and he rather not. He made him feel things he didn't want or needed.

He leaned his head back and closed his eyes. Was he wrong? Did he let his emotions get to him! He was sure he felt someone watching him, maybe it had been Suppasit from the get go. His concerned face flashed in his mind. Gulf tensed at the guilty feeling that snuck up on him. Why did he care if he was okay or not? He was rude to everyone with no cares, why would Suppasit be different.

He heard the door open and shut on the drivers side he didn't bother to open his eyes. " Are you okay Kana?" Mild asked. Gulf felt the warmth in which the words were spoken. He opened his eyes and looked at his best friend, who's eyes showed genuine concern. He smiled at him " it's okay Mild he just caught me by surprise that's all"

Mild smiled back dropping the subject he could tell the smile he had just received had taken a lot of effort from Gulf "Okay then you psycho , stop scaring the shit out of me then!" He glanced at his friend once more and noticed how pale he was. He wanted to ask if it was caused just by Mews touch but he remained silent. " Let's go have some crispy pork!" He exclaimed as he turned the van on.

"Hmm" said Gulf and closed his eyes.

Outside

Mew had watched as Mild cleaned up with no Gulf in sight and felt even angrier. He walked out ready to give him a piece of his mind until he saw him sitting in the van. He looked small and pale, almost fragile. It made him feel guilty for touching him, which was just ridiculous. He watched him frown with his eyes closed and couldn't help but wondered if he was the reason.

He saw Mild get in the car, and turn to his friend slowly. Then for a moment Mew felt the world had stopped, his breath caught in his lungs and everything around him went silent. He watched mesmerized at the soft smile on Gulf's face and felt a pang of jealousy within him. He wanted that smile, he wanted it to be directed towards him.

He watched Mild observe his friend and then too energetically say something that made Gulf smirk and close his eyes again. He was so entranced by him he had to catch himself when someone bumped him hard and made him stumble. The man running shouted a "sorry! I'm in a rush!" Without glancing back.

Something seemed familiar about him, but Mew dismissed it, the van was gone. He shook his head and headed back to the scene, it was his turn to take a look around.