Loveless

Theo was a loner, not by choice, but by circumstances in life. He was the son of wealthy people and the youngest of three brothers.When, at seventeen, he told his parents he was gay, they didn't twinkle an eye. They let him finish high school and put $500,000 in a bank account, under his name, with free access to it. He could pay the tuition, housing, food and staff, and live happily ever after, so they told him. They told him to manage the money as he pleased, and on his 18th birthday they told him goodbye. That was a lot of money in the hands of an 18-year-old, but they just didn't want him to corrupt his brothers.The half a million was mainly used to clear his parents' consciences. Deep down, they didn't want the press to accuse them of being sufficiently homophobic to exclude him from the family's, exclude the youngest son from their lives, with one hand in front and the other behind, sleeping on the streets. He'd get the education they'd always wanted and the money to start hi

When in the morning there is a knock on the door, he looks around without knowing where he is. When Nancy walks in, with a T-shirt, some underwear, and a pair of jeans she's just bought, he reaches for his wallet to pay her.- If you're thinking of giving me money, I warn you as I cut all your clothes, new and old, with scissors and you'll have to return to New York naked.He raises his hands in surrender. He knew that woman was scary and probably already had the scissors in her pocket.- Breakfast is ready. It's 10 am. Come eat. Then you can go back to sleep if you want. - she says as she puts the clothes on the bed. - I hope you slept well.- I sleep wonderfully well. - He says, smiling.Nancy leaves and he gets up. He takes the towel and clothes and leaves the room to go to the bathroom.He does his usual business, takes a shower, brushes his teeth with the new toothbrush that has been strategically placed for him to see, and goes to the kitchen.The house smells like bacon, eggs,

- I hope the restaurants I used to know still exist. says Sebastian, in an attempt to lighten the mood.- I don't know, I don't know anything outside Cornell University. I haven't left Cormell since I arrived 2 months ago.- Have you been in the dorm for two months? And you didn't leave campus? Jesus, it must have been really boring.- Ya! But it's okay.- What do you like the best? American? Asian? Italian?- I'm not weird, but I miss Asian food.- Asiatica will be then. – He says starting the route out of the University. – Let's see if Jon's Asian Cuisine still exists. It's not far from here.They followed a short distance in silence. When Sebastian stops the Tesla, he unbuckles Theo, runs out of the car and, like the gentleman that he is, opens the door for him.- You don't have to open the door for me. I'm not a woman or we're on a date.Sebastian laughs, takes Theo's hand, who blushes, and leads him to the restaurant, which, despite not being fancy, does a very good job of servin

Sebastian doesn't tell Theo the plan, but when the car pulls out of the restaurant's parking lot, it turns into Downtown Ithaca.- Where are we going? Theo asks, suspiciously.- Let's go to William's house. I want to introduce you to him and Nancy. I'm sure you'll get along fine. Don't be fooled by their age. William's a young spirit, and Nancy, damn, she's the best, but if you step out of line, she's scary as hell.When he stops the car, Theo hurries out and shoves his hands in his pockets. Sebastian chuckels.When he knocks on the door, it's Nancy who opens it.- Boy, I hope you have a good excuse for not having lunch at home – she says very seriously, then looks at Theo and, with the kindest smile in the world, says – hello, you must be Sebs' new friend. Get in.They enter and William appears at the entrance to the living room.- Come over here. I want to meet your new friend.- William, Nancy, this is Theo. I won't tell his story, because only he is free to tell it, but I need to

Sebastian puts the phone down and goes to the fridge. What could he do that was fast and beautiful? Shrimp Scampi, of course. He took out the ingredients and in 20 minutes he had the dish assembled on the island like a professional.Take the phone, take the photo and send it to Theo. “Shrimp Scampi. It smells wonderful. I'll do it for you." The response was almost immediate. "How delightful. If it tastes as well as it looks, you'll have to make a pot of it for me.”Sebastian puts the phone down, picks up his fork and starts to eat, but before he puts the food in his mouth, he stops and thinks. “What is wrong with me? I look like an 18 year old. Frankly Sebs, to help and support the kid, you don't have to drop your age down to his." Sebastian puts the food in his mouth and chews in annoyance. When he finishes eating, he picks up his cell phone and leaves it in his room. Go back to the living room, pick up the laptop, and connect to the office.He only read 2 pages of a document before