KYLE

After that night I can't focus or sleep well. Luke doesn't even pass by the shop, and we haven't talk still to what happened.

"You looked tired. What's the problem?"

No customer it is just us–Gabriel. "And I haven't seen Luke since last week. Did two of you fight?" and continue mumbling, talking to himself. I wasn't paying attention to what he was saying. I still trying to figure out what I am supposed to say, how can I talk to him.

It's not an easy task to think of what to say, how should I act. He's still my best friend. I groaned and go inside the pantry. I am trying my best to get busy and forget all of what happened.

"Luke! Where the hell have you been?" I stopped and stare at the empty wall in front of me as soon as I heard Gabriel calling Luke's name.

"My parents invited me to a vacation," he simply answers and I hear his footstep walking towards the pantry.

Try not to do anything stupid, Kyle. I reminded myself, just be yourself, act normal. Convincing myself. I closed my eyes and face him.

"You look tired," the moment I heard his voice, something inside my veins started to crawl. He speaks as nothing happened between us the other week. He places his hand on my forehead. A minute before he speaks. "You have a fever." He was staring at me. "Go get some rest. I can take care of the shop." He said in his normal voice.

I stumble and confuse about what will I say. I can't find words to say, and to continue what I want to say, even look directly in his eyes. He taps my shoulder and that's it, I can't avoid his gaze.

"Just take a rest," he said softly which made me look at him for a while.

This is not good. The way I am feeling right now, this heartbeat. It is disturbing. I am losing my mind.

"I am okay," that's the only answer I found inside my head. It is better than nothing to say. But instead of replying he pulls me closer and keeps me his arms. He holds me tight.

"Thank you," I don't know why he's saying that to me.

"What a sight, go get some room!" And continued his laugh. That crazy Gabriel!

"Go upstairs, I'll be in charge here." Leaving me a big smile on his face.