Zack: i like you...
William: what?
(Zack said with a hint of nervousness. William was completely shocked. He never thought that Zack would be saying this after what he had done. As there was no response other than a 'what', Zack said the words again, confirming that what he said or what William heard was true)
Zack: yes i do. I like you. I want you back. I want to talk about everything that happened.
(William was speechless. A forwn forming on his forehead. He just cut the call and went inside. He sat down on his seat silently, looking down, thinking that what he heard was just a bad dream.
It had nothing to do with reality. He would just wake up and ignore it like it was nothing.
But he was wrong it was definitely not a dream. His mother noticed his discomfort)
Mrs. Watson: what's wrong William?
(She asked in a sweet yet concerned tone. He looked up to give response to her question, his confusion, shock, mixed emotions, each and everyone evident in his eyes)
William: nothing mom, just a classmate called. He wanted to know about today's lecture as he couldn't attend it.
(Mrs. Watson nodded, not pushing as she noticed he wasn't feeling too well. Even though he thought he was hiding his emotions well, others immediately noticed it too. He poured himself a glass of water and drank it in one go)
James: ok guys, i've got to go. Will, can i talk to you for a sec?
(William nodded. James greeted everyone and got out of the house with him then they went to his home. William noticed that the house was quiet. They sat on the couch)
William: why is it so quiet? Where's Felicia?
James: she's probably not home yet.
William: actually i wanted to ask you about her. If you don't want to tell me about it, you can just say it, ok? No pressure at all.
Are you and your sister on good terms? I'm asking this because i noticed how your mood changed immediately after hearing about her.
James: (sighed) yeah you thought right. We aren't on good terms.
(He told him everything)
James: I'm trying to get her back to the way she was. But she just doesn't want it.
William: don't push her too much. Give her time to process everything. She'll open up eventually. She might think it's her fault as well. Just create an environment for her to speak up.
James: yeah you're right. I've been trying to, i hope she'll open up. By the way, what happened to you? You came back from the call and your mood was dull.
(James asked. His concern evident on his face. William sighed)
William: the call wasn't from my classmate. It was from Zack.
James: you still have his number?
William: i never thought about him having my number after what he did but turns out he still has it. He said he wants me back and he wants to talk about everything, which means he's back. I couldn't say anything and just came back to the dining table.
James: why is he here though?
William: i don't know, but whatever motive he has, i won't let him get what he wants.
(William added, not wanting his bestfriend to get more worried than he already is)
James: yup. But i don't understand, how did you even like him at first sight? I mean, he wouldn't be that good looking.
(William got silent, avoiding his eyes Looking at him like this, James eyes widened, completely shocked. William showed him a picture of Zack that he had and James jaw was on the floor)
James: indeed he is (coughs) but still, he's a player, nothing else.
William: what should i do now?
James: don't think about him. Focus on your man, the real one for you.
(James said with a smug smirk plastered on his lips. William blushed at the "your man" and hid his face in the cushion. James chuckled and scooted closer to him)
James: tell me, do you like him?
William: i- yeah. I do. I was afraid of falling for him before but when i thought about it today, i realised that yes, i do love him, a lot. I'll confess to him properly. So let's ignore the past and focus on my present.
James: yes and your future to be.
William: ok that's it. Too much blushing for today. At this point, i might become a tomato.
(James laughed. They talked for a while. Then James got to know about the real purpose of "their hangout". James already knew about Travis liking their principal but he didn't knew that this hangout was planned for the two of them to get together. With a slight smirk on their faces, both of thdm did a high five.
Then someone came in and they looked at who the person was. It was Felicia, tired from working whole day. But still not showing it on her face. She smiled when she saw William and greeted him. He also smiled. He stood up from the sofa and gave James a thumbs up as good luck. Then he bid goodbye to James and went back to his home.
Felicia went to the kitchen to get herself a glass of water. She came back to the living room and sat on the sofa. She drank the glass of water and kept it on the table. Then, she leaned back and closed her eyes for a second. James was sitting in front of her. Without opening her eyes, she asked)
Felicia: how's Lily?
James: she's fine.
Felicia: did she trouble you?
James: no. She behaved like a good girl. Oh this weekend, i'm going out with my friends from university. So, Travis would be babysitting Lily with his friend. You don't mind, right?
Felicia: Travis's a good person. Can be trusted.
James: i want to talk about something.
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