Spanish Diversion by VaLey Elyzabeth M
Author:VaLey, Elyzabeth M. [VaLey, Elyzabeth M.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 2013-06-12T05:00:00+00:00
Chapter Six
“Alejandro?” Shane grasped the edge of the desk as Alejandro approached him. Nerves danced in his stomach.
True to his word, Alejandro had backed off after their conversation on Sunday. Except for a few texts about class material, he’d barely spoken with him, except during the class break, and then only with the other students around. Shane knew he should be relieved, but he wasn’t. He went home every night thinking that this had been what he wanted, what he insisted on. He should feel happy, but instead, he felt as if someone had blocked the sunshine and he was wading through darkness.
“Hey, I’m sorry we haven’t talked much this week. I have a lot of work.”
Shane regarded Alejandro, noticing for the first time the heavy lines of exhaustion under his dark eyes. His chest tightened but he ignored the feeling, shoving it aside.
“I wanted to tell you I won’t be able to come to class tomorrow. I have a videoconference scheduled.”
“Oh, okay. You can practice your new English skills,” Shane joked. Alejandro smiled, but the gesture never reached his eyes. “Also, I’ve been thinking that you probably don’t know a lot of places in Madrid to have fun. I could take you around Chueca, if you like.”
“What?”
“Not like a date,” Alejandro hurried to clarify. “Just out, to party. Pablo can come too and Lana, if she wants, although I’m not sure how they’ll feel about gay bars.”
“Oh.”
“If you have other plans I understand. It was just an idea. I’ll see you on Monday.”
Alejandro was almost at the door when Shane finally found his voice.
“Okay.”
Alejandro turned around, this time the smile reflecting in his eyes.
“Great. I’ll text you the details.”
****
Shane was not having fun.
They’d met Alejandro, Pablo, and two of their other friends to go bar-hopping in Chueca. Invited by different public relations in the street, they went into a few bars and had free shots. They’d stay for a few minutes, checking out the place. If it wasn’t convincing, they’d go on to the next one. Shane was surprised to see Alejandro nursing a different glass of alcohol in all the bars they visited. He’d attempted to get a word with the Spaniard, but every time he got close, Alejandro seemed to move away. The only interaction they’d had throughout the night had been just after arriving and a few moments prior to arriving to the discotheque they were currently at.
Alejandro had approached him as they crossed the street. Patting him on the back like an old friend, he’d asked Shane if he was having a good time.
Of course, he said yes, even if watching Alejandro talking with everyone except him made his heart bleed. To make matters worse, as soon as they’d arrived at the discotheque, he’d vanished into the crowd.
“Ignore him,” Lana whispered in his ear, giving his arm a friendly squeeze.
“I wasn’t even looking at him,” Shane replied, turning to face her.
His friend gave him a skeptical glance. “Sure you weren’t.” She smiled. “Come on, let’s go to the middle of that dance floor and shake our booties.
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