The New Neighbour

Kevin's POV

Kevin pulled on a clean pair of jeans and a red t-shirt, not too worried about dressing up just to go to lunch. He was still trying to process everything that had happened that morning. He had been distracted the whole time he and Avi had been at the gym, trying to figure out why he was having strange feelings towards the young man... and what made him so special? Why Kevin felt drawn to him, and felt tingles every time the guy brushed against him or held his arm.

The young doctor in training had never EVER considered that he could be bisexual... it just never crossed his mind. He knew he wasn't gay, as he still enjoyed the sight of women... and everything else about women... but something about Avi made him doubt his own mind... his own heart... For gosh's sake, he had only known the guy for three days!

Kevin sighed deeply and ran his hands over his short hair. He just had to act normal around Avi, until he could figure out what was happening. They could be best friends... but that would have to be all for now, at least until Kevin figured out what he wanted, or more to the point, what his heart wanted.

Pulling on his socks and shoes, he grabbed his jacket and one of his many fitted caps and checked his appearance in his bedroom mirror. Friends... he could be Avi's friend... he just had to avoid looking into those incredible moss green eyes of his... because every time he stared into them, he was drawn into the bearded man's spell.

Grabbing his wallet and phone, Kevin headed over to Avi's apartment.

Avi's POV

Avi stepped out of the shower and dried off quickly, not wanting to make Kevin wait too long. He tied the towel around his waist and stood in front of the bathroom mirror, purely out of habit. Avi smiled sadly to himself. One day. One day he would once again be able to see his own reflection. It may take him years to save up enough money, but the promise that he would one day get his sight back was enough to keep him going.

The morning he had spent with Kevin had been really great, not including almost being beaten up obviously, but other than that - really great. Kevin was so much fun to be around, and he didn't make Avi feel as if he was just hanging out with him out of pity. He despised being treated like a charity case. Anyway, Avi figured that even if nothing came of the crush he had on his neighbour, at least he would have gained a good friend.

A loud knocking pulled Avi from his thoughts. Was Kevin here already?! Damn. The young man rushed to answer the door, almost tripping over a couple empty moving boxes on the way. Fumbling with the stupid chain, Avi eventually unlocked the door and pulled it open.

"Hey, A - A..."

Avi frowned when Kevin stopped speaking mid-sentence. He sounded weird, like he was shocked or distracted or something...

Avi shivered from the cold air in the hall hitting his bare chest... Oh Shit! He realised he was only wearing a towel! He was half naked! It was no wonder Kevin was freaked out. Avi felt his cheeks heating up. He suddenly felt incredibly uncomfortable and self-conscious.

"Ah, h-h-hi K-Kev," Avi stammered, gaze towards the floor. "Uhh, I-I-I..." Avi cleared his throat nervously. Avi awkwardly crossed his arms over his bare chest, trying to cover up a little. "C-come in... I-I just... I just... I h-have to get dressed..." Avi gave Kevin a weak smile, before turning and darting back to his room, slamming the door shut.

Avi fell back against the now closed bedroom door and let out a long sigh. His heart rate was out of control and his hands were trembling. What the hell had he just done to Kevin!?