Elliot's POV
It's been two days since I had my interview, and for some reason, I can't get the image of that guy out of my head. When I walked into the room, I felt this weird sort of spark flow through me, and when I saw green eyes staring at me I got.... lost.
I was glad when Darren lead me out of there and I'm a bit nervous about going to start my first day today. Hopefully the guy is actually chill and won't keep staring at me all day.
And hopefully he doesn't have a crush on me.
I have no problem with being gay, though the same can't be said for my parents, but that is not the lifestyle I live. I've never had to encounter letting a guy down and telling him I'm straight, and I hope this won't be my first. I would prefer not to make my first enemy from the guy that supposed to be showing me the ropes.
I'm sitting in the kitchen, only the light over the stove giving me guidance as I sit and do homework. My brin was too busy to fall back asleep once I woke up an hour ago and for some reason, I was feeling claustrophobic when I was laying in bed with Courtney. These past two days have just been weird in my head, but in our relationship as well. I don't know if it's me or her, but something has changed and it doesn't feel the same being with her anymore.
I turn my focus back to the paper in front of me that's due at the end of the semester. The whole thing is about change.
That's what the prompt says at the top: Change.
There's no explanation or guidelines just one word that I'm supposed to make sense out of and write for myself. Which is a lot easier said than done. As an art major, it's much easier to get what I have to say out in pictures and lines than in words, so this english class is sure to kick my ass this semester.
I'm doing some research in the word, deciding to go the more literal route just as I hear one of the doors open down the hallway. I expect it to be Miley's since he has to go to football workouts in an hour but the soft patter of feet let me know it's Bambi coming down the hall.
When she comes into the room, she gives me and smile before coming over to me and hoping up on the counter with the help of my hands in her hips.
"Hey, babe, you okay?" She asks me with her hand in my hair. I used to want to lean into her touch so bad, always loving how she knew whenever I needed the contact, but now, I only find the constant touching annoying.
"I'm okay. Just trying to get some work done before I get ready for my first day." I tell her and I sit and talk with her for a few minutes until I see that I have to be at work soon. I end the conversation swiftly before giving her a kiss to the forehead and standing up, taking my notes and my laptop with me back to my room, leaving her in the kitchen.
Though I know it's wrong and that I should just talk to her, I can't help but wish that the feelings that used to hit me so hard in the heart would return. I had plans of marrying Bambi and now.... now I don't know what I want.
I shake my head with a frown, not wanting to go down that road before I grab some clothes. I took my shower last night, so all I have to do is slip on the clothes and moisturize my body.
I spray on some cologne and snap on my watch before I'm grabbing what I need and shoving them in my pockets.
Once I check and double check that I have everything, I make my way back down the hallway and to the kitchen where I find Courtney still on the counter, her head lowered a bit. Not able to pass her with such a sad expression, I walk to her and give her a quick kiss on the forehead before lifting her eyes to meet mine.
"What's wrong, Bambi?" I ask her and she looks up at me with soft eyes, the same one I fell in love with all those years ago.
"Are we okay?" She asks me and the question hits me straight in the gut.
"We're fine, Courtney. This job just has me anxious. I love you." I tell her and she gives me the phrase in return. As I make my way out of the apartment, I can't help but feel like I lied to her.
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"Elliot, you look nervous. You met Zayvion haven't you?" I turn my head and look at Ms.Wendy with a anxious smile.
"Is that the one with the black hair and green eyes?" I ask her and she nods her head.
"Yes. That's him. Don't worry, he's not hard to talk to. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to take you up on your offer if you ask just right." She tells me with a wink and I blanch a little in surprise as my cheeks stain red.
"Oh, I'm not gay." I tell her and she raises her brows in surprise before she laughs and shakes her head at me.
"A straight human. Oh Goddess. This will be fun." She says as if to herself as she returns herself to whatever work she has in front of her. Before I can ask a question, I hear the sound of a buzzer done the hallways to my right and in a few seconds, I see Zayvion coming down the hallway, with bags under his eyes and a cup in hand.
"Good morning Ms.Wendy." He says to to the receptionist and it takes him a second to notice me, but I can tell the second he does. His green eyes darken a bit and hit nostrils flare but I try my hardest not to notice. "Hello, Elliot."
I feel my heart skip a beat as he says my name and it makes me frown. I chalk it up to left over anxiety and greet hin with a small smile and a nod.
"Good morning, Zayvion." I tell him and he groans to glare at Ms.Wendy.
"Come on, baby. You're killing me!" He says and she laughs before turning to me.
"He likes to go by Zay, but call him whatever you like. I always do." She says and Zay glares at her before he turns to me and nods at me to follow him making me gulp nervously.
"Let's go, Elliot. We don't need this ghastly woman corrupting you in your first day." He says turning one last time to give the receptionist a look before he starts to lead me down the hallway, but just as I guessed, she won't let him have the last word.
"Yeah, because I'm the corruption." I glance over at Zay and see his cheeks flaring red as he shows me the locker room door I saw the out her day and explains it to me.
"This is the locker room. You get dressed here, shower, keep spare clothes and store everything you need in your locker. You'll have to buy yourself a lock for your locker." He tells me and I nod along as I try to avoid eye contact. As much as he seems okay, I can't afford to have those mysterious green eyes stuck in my head any longer than they already have.
He opens the door and leads me in. We turn right towards one set of lockers and he points out his own before pointing to a beautiful girl a few doors down that I recognize from Monday.
"This is my locker and this hideous woman is Bethany. We try to keep her with the other exhibits, but sometimes she escapes." He says and I chuckle to myself as Bethany hits him on the back of the head before side stepping Zay and coming towards me with an outstretched hand.
"Nice to meet you Elliot. Just ignore Zay, everyone else does. And don't fall into his charms they're all a trap." She warns me and I can no longer hold in my response.
"Everyone keeps warning me away from him, but I'm not gay. Though it makes me question just what he's done to gain such a reputation." I say with a slight chuckle, curious despite my playful tone. Bethany ans Zay share a look before she turns back to me.
"Oh, sorry. Most of us are Supers and we're all pretty fluid with our sexuality. You know, because of the soulmate bond and all." She explains and I nod as it clicks. Darren did say I was one of the only humans working here.
"And I've done nothing to get such a reputation. I'm a hybrid. Angel and Incubus. Comes with the territory." Zay says and when I turn towards him he's looking down at the ground as if in disappointment. But before I can question it, he's opening his locker to hand me a stack of clothes. "Here's your uniform. As soon as you get changed we'll get started."
I glance around with my brows raised until Bethany seems to get it and gives me and soft smile.
"Stalls are to the right and down the hall." She tells me and I smile gratefully before turning away and avoiding those forrest green eyes.
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This is so funny to me. I kind of feel bad for Courtney a little bit. And Elliot too. Neither of them asked for this. Zay is probably warding with himself right now.
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