Scar (Indelible #1) by Dee Aditya

Author:Dee Aditya
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: dark, mm, angst, dystopian, hurt comfort, damaged heros

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CHAPTER 6

It was a while before Gabriel saw Russ again. The man didn’t even come to the gym, and he didn’t know if Russ was actively trying to avoid him or had been caught up with something at home.

He thought of how he’d called Russ a brat that night, and the unexpected reaction he’d gotten. It wasn’t the worst thing to be called as far as nicknames or insults went. Some people even considered it a term of endearment. Over the past few weeks, that was how he was beginning to consider it. The word encompassed Russ so neatly― he was mouthy, impulsive, and had problems with authority― and while those traits drove everyone crazy, it was also somewhat endearing. At least, to him it was.

A spoiled kitten, he mused. Zach had fostered a kitten for a while, till someone adopted it. It had wreaked havoc on the carpets and the furniture, and even his homework at one point, but Zach had adored the furry terrorist in spite of it. It was difficult to be upset at something that looked so adorable.

That probably said way too much about how he felt about Russ.

And this was why he never mixed alcohol and thinking. He was stupid for forgetting that. At least this time he hadn’t dredged up any other memories. It was a small consolation.

As he put away the tumbler and the bottle of whiskey, he wondered about Zach. Russ’s near constant presence had pushed thoughts of his family to the back of his mind, but now that he wasn’t there, everything came back. He had been contemplating calling Zach up to talk to him, to hear his voice again after his self-imposed penance. He had to apologize for the deliberate radio silence. He had to apologize for a lot of things, but the nine years of avoidance was a good place to start.

He settled himself on his bed and pulled the covers over his head. It was nice not having to fight for the covers, and it was nicer to not have bony elbows poking at his ribs, even if he missed the funny little snuffling noises Russ made whenever he shifted in his sleep. The minute he closed his eyes, he was fast asleep.

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