Mix 'n' Match by Layla Dorine

Author:Layla Dorine
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing
Published: 2016-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

AT THE SUPERMARKET, we picked up eggs, some vegetables, and chicken to make omelettes. On the way home, I couldn’t help but be curious.

“Lachlan has been so excited since he knew you were coming. How do you two know each other?”

“Oh, we’ve been friends for forever.” Johan shrugged. “Yeah, I suspect we’ve known each other most of our lives.”

I found it interesting that both Lachlan and Johan were evasive about their relationship. I could understand Johan’s perspective; he’d only just met me and he probably didn’t want to out himself, or Lachlan for that matter. It was Lachlan I didn’t understand. Ever since I came out to him in university, we’d been open with each other regarding our sexual orientation. We both happened to be gay without being attracted to each other.

No mistake, Lachlan was extremely handsome—so is Johan—and in the beginning I did have a silly crush on him. But living with him made me realise how much of a slob he was, and we’d stayed friends ever since. I wondered how Johan was able to put up with him.

Lachlan came home shortly after, while I was making the omelettes for Johan and me.

“That smells good. Must be Guy cooking.”

As soon as Lachlan came to the doorway, Johan and he took one look at each other and ended up in a tight embrace. I turned and focused on the frying pan. It’s silly to get envious. However, I still couldn’t bear to see the two handsome men hug. A moment later, I felt a presence by my side.

“Hey, Guy, you reckon you can make another one of whatever you’re making?”

I smiled and nodded, but still kept my eyes away from them. That was such a Lachlan thing to do, asking me to cook him something. Despite his being a slob, I liked him dearly. He was a great roommate, as long as he kept his mess in his—now both Johan’s and his—room.

I let out a sigh as Lachlan moved away; I kind of felt guilty for perving on Lachlan’s boyfriend. I pushed the thoughts aside when I heard Johan speaking and finally turned to them.

“I’m going to have to clean your room tomorrow. You’re just as big a pig as I remember.”

“I think you need to find yourself a new job as first priority, but you cleaning doesn’t sound like a bad idea either.”

The lack of humor in the exchange struck me as odd. If I hadn’t known better, I would have mistaken the heat in the lovers’ bickering for a real argument.

I was grateful that Johan and Lachlan kept their distance during supper. At times, though, I couldn’t help but notice the little glances and in-jokes they shared. I wonder how I’m going to cope with living with them. At least my room isn’t right next to theirs.

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