13 Chapter 13

“So, you’re okay?” Jake asked. Kevin knew Jake needed to know if he'd been tested, if he was infected or not.

Kevin folded his hands on his desk. “Yes, I’m okay.”

“Well, that’s good, then.” Jake sounded relieved.

More silence.

“Well, that’s what I came to find out. I…uh…guess I better be goin’ then?”

There was a question in the statement. Kevin wanted with all his heart to answer it with ‘No, stay!’ But, instead he said, “Well, thanks for coming by.”

“Yeah, ah…you’re welcome.” Jake stood, looking like he wanted to say something. Kevin leaned forward a little, waiting, hoping.

“Bye.”

“Bye,” Kevin said, gritting his teeth, swallowing hard.

Jake turned to the door, hand on the knob.

“Jake, wait!”

Kevin was up, around the desk and in Jake’s arms in a flash. Jake enfolded him; bending to kiss the top of his head.

“Kev, God, Kev. I missed you, I am so sorry. I am so sorry.”

Jake tipped Kevin’s face up to his. Kevin knew he wanted to kiss him.