Secrets and Things (MxM)

Chapter 81 - How oblivious can you be?

"But I don't see why you're refusing to. Both of you clearly want it."

"You know why it would be a bad idea. The way I want him isn't the same as how he wants me. I'm not doing that to myself."

"And I'm telling you that you both want it the same way–"

"You're just biased. Plus, if he felt the same way, he wouldn't have pretended nothing happened the next day and actually talked to me about it."

"I'm observative. Plus, when have I sugar coated or refused to tell you the harsh truth. And you did the same thing. You could've talked to him first about it but you're a coward."

I was losing so it was time to change the flow of the conversation. "What about you? Have you stopped being a prude and finally kissed him?"

A kick in the ass was what I got. It nearly booted me 3 metres across the footpath. I frown, rubbing my sore ass as he caught up. Such violent tendencies.

"You already know the answer to that you dick."

"But why?"

"Because he doesn't see me like that."

"BULLSHIT HE DOESN'T!" The people around us gave weird looks and Nero looked ready to yeet me onto the road but I quickly apologise and quiet down. "You know, for someone observative, you're really oblivious when it comes to yourself."

"What do you mean?"

Is this man playing stupid or actually stupid? "You guys have been BLATANTLY flirting with each other on and off text."

Red dusted Nero's cheek and he avoided looking at me. "We weren't flirting. Just friendly banter. And if we are flirting, it's purely ironic and a joke."

"... You're shitting me..." This man is just stupid.

"Plus, he flirts with everyone."

"He does NOT flirt with everyone."

"Yes he does."

"No, he's friendly with everyone. He hits on you and you do the same. You guys have a thing for each–"

"We hit on each other because of an inside joke. We always seem to catch each other when checking each other out, so we kind of joke around and compliment each other."

"... right... compliment..."

"It's not flirting."

"It is totally–"

"Aiden, shut up."

"No. I just don't get why you keep pushing away the idea that–"

"No actually shut up. I think we're being followed."

"What?" I came to a stop like an idiot and Nero pulled me forward harshly.

"Don't stop you dimwit," he quietly hissed out, "they'll know we caught onto them."

I regained composure and walked in line with Nero, now on alert. I feel the sensation of eyes on me and I get creeped out. I try to subtly look around to find the culprit but Nero told me to continue looking forward.

"Did you find him?" I whispered out.

"I think so. He's glued to the buildings and keeps going into every alleyway on the way."

"Can you recognise him?"

"Nope. The big, buff man is clearly a lackey."

"Why the fuck are we being followed at..." I looked at my watch. "Nine o three in the morning."