The Lives We Lead (A Student In Need Book 2) by Nicolas Schrammeck

Author:Nicolas Schrammeck [Schrammeck, Nicolas]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nic S.
Published: 2014-08-25T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 8

Breakfast was an odd affair. All around them patrons of the diner eat and chatting; seemingly without a care in the world. In front of him Alex watched as Leo stirred his oatmeal absentmindedly. He’d been doing that for several minutes now, pushing the slushy grains around without actually eating any of them. Alex himself had practically inhaled the waffle, eggs, and hashbrowns that he had ordered. Now he sat watching as Leo continued to stir his food, a look of reserved fear flickering across his face. “Leo…..”

Alex kept his voice soft so as not to startle Leo; but also so as not to let anyone else here him. Leo looked up at him, his eyes that of someone who was scared and confused. “I’m……..I’m not hungry.”

Leo pushed the bowl away from him before sighing and draining the cup of coffee he’d gotten with his food. Alex sighed; wishing he could reach across the table and hug Leo without drawing the attention of everyone in the diner. As it was all he was able to do was to move his foot so it rested against Leo’s; who smiled weakly at him. “Come on…….let’s get this over with.”

Paying the bill Alex and Leo left the diner, before getting into their car and driving away. Driving down the road Alex could not help but watch as Leo drove. Leo’s jaw was set, a kind of sternness had settled over his body making him ridged and tense. Alex could practically feel the nervous energy running off of Leo in waves. He wanted to say something, something to cheer Leo up. Yet try and se might he could not think of anything to say that would make Leo smile or be happy.

They drove for several minutes in silence, which ended as they turned into the hospital parking lot. As they pulled into a parking space Leo shifted; reaching over to touch Alex’s hand gently. “Alex…….I…….I need to say something to you.” Alex bit his lip, watching as Leo took several deep breaths before speaking. “I need you to know, beyond a shadow of a doubt. No matter what……no matter what happens or is said in there……I love you.” As he spoke Leo squeezed Alex’s hand. He watched as Leo took several more breaths. “I love you so much Alex. But…….but my father……he has a way of….making me flip out. And I…….I don't want you to get scared if…..if I do. So………” Again Leo squeezed his hand. “I need you to do something for me.”

Alex nodded. “Anything Leo. Anything.”

Leo smiled weakly at him. “If I tell you to leave, you have to go. Don't argue or ask me what’s wrong just……just come back here to the car and wait for me. Ok?”

Alex nodded. “Ok. But……but only if you understand something.”

Leo bit his lip but nodded as Alex spoke. “I’m your boyfriend. And I will always stand by your side. Ok?”

Leo’s response was to lean over and kiss him gently. When they broke apart Leo rested his forehead against Alex’s, gently stroking his cheek with his thumb.

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