Haru to Aiden: Chapter 19

Aiden

Aiden knew something like this would happen the moment he stepped through the front door of the apartment and Reo’s voice came through, “Welcome back. Haru just texted. He’s staying at Jess’ place tonight.”

He’s avoiding me, was the first thing that came to Aiden’s mind. Of course, the boy would. He hadn’t expected anything less, especially after what had happened last night.

Doing his best to hide his turmoil of emotions, he said, “I see.”

Reo asked, “You okay?”

Aiden raised a brow. His voice firm, he said, “Why wouldn’t I be?”

Reo looked at him for a moment. He was about to say something but then shrugged his broad shoulders. He asked instead, “Dinner?”

Aiden nodded, and Reo turned and went into the kitchen.

Aiden stood there for a moment, taking in a deep breath. Then he walked into his bedroom as he loosened his necktie. The moment he was inside, his eyes instantly strayed to the bed, and just like that, his heart skipped in his chest as waves of emotions washed over him.

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