14 Fourteen

It's been a week since Xysto had been thrown by his own father and good thing, they are on their semester break therefore, he is focused on his job. He currently lives in a small apartment with the cheapest price. He gets a part-time job in a cafe down the street and the salary that he gets is only good for his everyday needs. Also, the money that he pays his rent came from his saving which is now running out.

The bell jingled from the door which means a customer arrived. It is his shift and is responsible for entertaining the guest. A man in casual attire with sunglasses on walked into the cashier. "Hello, sir. What can I get for you?" Xysto smiled at the guy.

"So this is where you spend your holiday break?" he asked as he takes off his glasses. He raised his brows as he scanned Xysto from head to toe. The younger's smile fades away and widens his eyes when it is Caleb who is standing in front of him, "I know what happened. You're lucky that the press and the media didn't know about the feud between you and your dad because if yes, those paparazzi are flooding this cafe and force you for interview and shit," he smirked.

"What do you want?"

"Well, I just like pissing you off. It's like pissing Nicaise but on you."

Xysto glared at him, "Can I get you anything? There's a line behind you. People are waiting."

"Give me your best latte," he said and walked away. Xysto followed him with his eyes as he takes down Caleb's order. He makes his latte and in a minute, he serves him to him. Caleb was sitting next to the window while staring outside. "This is a self-service cafe. You forgot to pick it up." Xysto said as he handed him his latte.

The older looked at the latte and took a glance at him. He gets his wallet from his pocket and handed him the money, "My shift is over. Stand up and pay straight up to the cashier." Xysto said.

"Why are you so mean to me? I didn't do anything to you." Caleb coldly responded, "If you're mad at your dad for kissing someone especially that someone is Jake, please don't take it all out on me. I'm innocent."

"Why am I even wasting my time on you."

Caleb scoffs, "Because I'm the best."

"You're really full of yourself." Xysto shook his head and walked away from him. He immediately went to the staff room and take off his apron. Since his shift is over, he can finally leave the cafe and go home. He gets his bag and slung into his shoulder. He bit his goodbyes to the other staff and went off.

As he was walking alone in the street to his small apartment, he suddenly bumped into someone since he is looking down and not focusing on what's in front of him, "Oh. I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching--" his sentence got interrupted when the person he bumped suddenly hugged him, "I miss you. I'm so sorry." he whispers.

"Hi, Nicaise." he hugged back, "I miss you too. It's been so long."

"How are you? I'm still doing my best to convince dad to return everything to you. I mean, you don't deserve this kind of life." Nicaise explains.

"It's okay. I'm used to this life, remember? When I didn't know that we're brothers." Xysto said as he laughed, "Anyways, I'm going home now. It's getting dark already." he said.

"Wait. I don't know where you live. Tell me, I'll drop you off."

"No. It's okay. Plus, I need some fresh air. I love walking at this hour." Xysto smiled,

"Please. Come on." his brother insisted.

"It's fine. Maybe next time. We will see each other at school, yeah?" the younger smiled and the latter slowly nods his head as he patted his brother's shoulder and walked away. Nicaise turned his face to watch his brother walking away and decided to walk too in the opposite direction.

Xysto put both of his hands on the pocket of his oversized hoodie since the sky is getting darker and the weather is getting colder. Before he leads his way home, he decided to spare his time in the park since he doesn't do anything in his apartment. He sat on the swing while looking at the dark sky. 30 minutes of hanging out at the park by himself and he decided to return to his apartment. While walking home, he felt a raindrop fell on his cheeks. He looked at the sky above and it is going to rain. He ran as fast as he can to get under the tree and make himself prevents from getting wet in the heavy rain. Xysto waited for 30 minutes for the rain to stop but it doesn't until a person with a familiar figure walk into him with an umbrella.

He scanned the latter's face when he got pulled and starts walking together with him. Xysto looked at the person again and parted his lips when he saw him. Caleb.

"Show me your house. I'll drop you." he coldly said without looking at the younger. They walked into his car and Caleb opened his passenger seat. He pushed Xysto inside his car since he doesn't want to hear any blabbering from the other. The car ride was silent and Xysto was just playing his fingers.

"Uh, you can just drop me here," Xysto stated. Caleb pulled the brake and unlocked the car, "Thanks for the ride." the younger said as he hopped out the car. Before Caleb could say anything, Xysto closes the door.

Xysto walks into his apartment without turning his back. He opened his door and locks it as soon as he gets inside. He didn't eat his dinner since he is really exhausted from work. He entered his room and collapse on his bed. He stared at the ceiling and thinks about what will happen tomorrow.