All Strings Attached

Chapter 18

Fuse had a satisfied smile on his lips as he leaned back into the seat.

"Its just.. He is not the type of person you think" Win said, playing with his fingers nervously "He acts really aggressive when you're around"

"Is he your boyfriend?" His question threw Win off the cliff and he raised his face.

Fuse looked very calm as he folded his arms "He is really possessive of you"

Win slowly lowered his eyes and stayed quiet.

"Do you feel the same for him?" Fuse asked, noticing every detail of expressions on Win's face.

Win stayed quiet as his hands extended to stir the spoon in his drink. A series of events rushing in his mind. From the first time he met Bright and how he felt the first time when Bright kissed him in the dark alley.

His bottom lip quivered as he tried to hold back his cry.

"Win?" Fuse called, getting alert "please don't cry"

"Why is he like that?" Win asked, his face begging "If he likes me too then why does he hurt me like this?"

Fuse stared at Win's face, his honest question stinging his heart.

"He ain't worth it" Fuse spoke, patting Win's face "Try this milk shake" He slid the glass towards Win who quietly took and started drinking.

After a while, Win felt little better and decided to play games on Saint's phone. Two hours passed and it got dark outside while the cafe started to get less and less crowdy as the closing time reaches near.

Saint was standing on the counter when Fuse walked to him and tapped his fingers over his shoulder making him turn back.

"Do me a favour?" Fuse asked, smiling.

"What is it phi?" Saint asked, putting the cup in his hand away.

"Can you go to this shop and buy me some coffee beans?" Fuse asked, handing him a note.

Saint took the note and frowned "At this time?"

Fuse nodded and gave him a little push "I am afraid there will be no beans left for us by tomorrow"

"Alright" Saint replied and walked out the cafe. Win saw him leaving and frowned. He walked up to the counter and asked "Where did he go?"

"Just went to a shop nearby" Fuse replied, leaning over counter "You hungry?"

Win stared at the freshly baked cakes and replied "Maybe for a piece"

Fuse chuckled and nodded, already taking out the cake. Eventually everyone left, leaving Win alone in cafe with Fuse.

Win looked at the door, waiting for Saint "Its getting late. Where is he?" He asked, worried.

"He must be on his way. Relax" Fuse replied, sitting calmly . He tapped on Win's hand and asked "So you like boys?"

Win slowly nodded, biting his lips nervously.

"Have you ever had a boyfriend before?" He asked and Win looked aside, shaking his head.

"So pure" He scrunched his face, picking up his phone. Win rubbed his palms over his thighs, again glancing at the door when Fuse's phone rang. He attended the call and after a while he suddenly stood up