Dubious Thinking
Cheeky and Suspicious
In the city of xxx, the night was long, within its park is the border of a river, a floor cemented in bricks that can be scrutinized thanks to the yellow light from the post illuminating the surroundings to provide a refreshing walk for the citizens and of course, some bench within the place for sitting
(For better visualization, altho it is not accurate, pls. understand. Thank you)
Axil
[sat down on a bench]
Axil
[sees him, actually stunned cuz he didn't realize another person was sitting in the bench]
Axil
Oh... sorry... did I disturb you?
Angelo
[put down his vape]
Axil
Uhh...You see I actually just got in the city?
Angelo
[still scrutinizing his face] So?
Axil
So... we definitely have never met before
Angelo
[look away] (Ah it's a pain in the àss thinking too much)
Axil
[plans to mind his own business] ...
Angelo
It's late at night, why're you in a place like this?
Axil
(What the hell does he want?)
Axil
...Look, can you not just suddenly talk to strangers
Axil
Don’t be a creep about it
Angelo
My mistake, I wanted to be friendly to someone in this lovely night who suddenly went and sat with me in a bench
Angelo
[scoffs and use his vape once more]
Axil
…Is that watermelon flavor?
Axil
No thanks, but where did you buy it?
Angelo
[look away] Why do you suddenly want to talk to a stranger?
Axil
(This mf... you know what, whatever) [stand up and grasp his suitcase]
Angelo
If you wanna know the shop that bad, then I’m sure I can tell an acquintance about it
Angelo
What do you think? ^ ^
Axil
No need, I'll find it myself [glare]
Axil
[starts to walk away]
Axil
[pull up his middle finger]
Angelo
[kind of shouting] There's news this place been a hotspot for kidnapping lately
Angelo
My name's Angelo, do you want me to suggest you a cheap place perhaps?
Axil
I didn't tell you I haven't got a place to stay
Angelo
[put his vape on his pocket]
Angelo
Oh sorry, let me rephrase that. My name's Angelo Mathias Henderson...
Angelo
I'm a student and I know a place for you to stay in. You looked lost and I guessed it correctly by chance
Axil
You explaining sht makes it even more suspicious, you bastard!
Axil
You're attempting to kidnap me, aren't you?
Angelo
No, that's not it- [sighs helplessly]
Angelo
You know what, it's up to you anyway
Angelo
Seriously though, I'm just here to help
Axil
I don't need your help
Angelo
..Alright, alright, I understand
Axil
[look at him suspciously, starting to walk away]
Axil
-And if I see you follow me. I will knee-kick your abdomen you get me?
Angelo
😅 Ahaha... I got it, be safe~
Axil
[walking away while watching him in his peripheral view]
Angelo
[waving his hand] ^ ^
Axil
(Damn... That scared me)
Axil
(I wish I will never see that guy. And kidnapper or not, he's too cheeky... and suspicious)
Axil
[walking with his backpack and suitcase]
Kia (Axil's mom)
Axil, will you be really okay?
Kia (Axil's mom)
I'm so sorry we cannot go with you
Kia (Axil's mom)
Be good okay?
Alan (Axil's Dad)
Kia, you treat him good too much. He's not a boy anymore
Alan (Axil's Dad)
This is an oppurtunity for him
Alan (Axil's Dad)
[put down his palm on Axil's shoulder]
Alan (Axil's Dad)
Do whatever you can, goodluck
Axil
(I know I said I got this but...)
Axil
[look down pitifully]
Axil
(I don't got this, mom)
Axil
!!! [look at his right]
Angelo
What are you doing?! Run!!
Angelo
[run to him and catch his wrist]
Axil
Hey- wait! [run with him]
Who Are You?
Axil
What the fck! [break away from his hold]
Axil
Did you just beat up a guy back there?!
Axil
What the fck dude! Get away from me
Angelo
You goddamn idiot, I wasn’t following you, you literally made a u-turn from the street literally across it!
Angelo
Have you no sense of direction?
Angelo
And also, you were about to get kidnapped and if I had not come to save you, you’re dead!
Angelo
[pant a little] Anyways… You’re welcome
Axil
…So that’s why we were running from…
Axil
(Great, now I’m owing someone now and I don’t even know what to do)
Angelo
Now, do you or do you not want me to help you get a place to stay in?
Angelo
‘Cause if you sleep in the streets you will wake up with a dark vision, specifically under a sack or covered by a blindfold
Axil
Don’t scare me like that!
Axil
Fine! I don’t know why you’re acting like this to a complete stranger but I’m gonna hope it’s just your personality
Angelo
Sound a bit grateful at least…
Axil
[not looking at Angelo] My name is Axil Theodor Lane
Axil
[grumpy look] Got a problem?
Angelo
… [think for a sec]
Angelo
[raise eyebrows and smirk softly]
Angelo
Alright, I’ll show you the way as soon as you thank me properly
Angelo
You heard me [leans closer]
Axil
I’ll say it but you have to stop looking at me like that
Angelo
[languid flirty eyes and smirk, with his hands on his jacket pockets and leaning over (a head taller than Axil)]
Angelo
I don’t know what you’re talking about
Axil
[look away trying not to get irritated]
Axil
Whatever… thank you for saving me…
Angelo
And what’s my name? [raise a brow]
Axil
[push him away] And can you stop invading my personal space!
Angelo
[frowns a little] …It’s Angelo
(Again, it’s night so sorry)
Axil
I don’t think I can afford it…
Angelo
Oh right, is that why home wasn’t available for you?
Angelo
But it’s not bad if you don’t check the price first right?
Axil
… [follow him nervously]
Hotel lobby attendant
Good evening- Oh… [recognizes Angelo]
Angelo
[pull up his finger on his lips, behind Axil]
Hotel lobby attendant
… [smile professionally] Are you here to check in?
Axil
Uhm I’m not sure yet but can I see some pictures of some of the apartment rooms and how much is it for an apartment annually?
Hotel lobby attendant
Oh yes… we have a brochure just for that
Hotel lobby attendant
It has everything you need to know…
Axil
[receive the brochure] Oh thank you…
Axil
(Honestly, this is the most fancy one out of all the places I checked)
Hotel lobby attendant
You may sit on the couch and make yourself comfortable [smile]
Angelo
[nod with a small smile]
Hotel lobby attendant
[nod mutually]
Axil
Okay thank you… [looking at the brochure, amazed]
Angelo
[Guide him to the couch]
Angelo
So what do you think?
Axil
[sit down with a worried look]
Axil
Well… Everything’s good…
Axil
[smile but is miserable] Hey, I thought you said this was cheap
Angelo
Yeah… it is, isn’t it?
Axil
(Should I be worried I sort of offended a rich dude…But honestly I can’t be more annoyed right now) [looking at Angelo deadpan]
Angelo
Then here’s an offer [sneer secretly]
Angelo
There’s a special condition with some rooms
Angelo
If you share an apartment room with another person, the price is halved significantly reducing an annual rent payment
Angelo
Tax is another thing but for 10k rent annually
Axil
I’m not fcking stupid, you can’t fool me
Axil
It would be at least 200k! Even if you half that thing
Axil
I may not be good at math but I know as much!
Angelo
You dont believe me?
Angelo
Let’s talk to Ms. Attendant
Axil
Look, I don’t have time to argue with you
Hotel lobby attendant
It’s a promotion ^ ^
Axil
You’re telling me, if I become his roommate it’s only 10k a year
Axil
But if it’s with another person it’s 100k
Axil
Then… [look at Angelo] Who are you!?
Angelo
See? I told you it’s cheap
Axil
10k…from 100k, that’s literally minus tenfold. Are you kidding me? [murmuring]
Angelo
You must be exhausted, sit down for a minute
Angelo
It’s freezing here isn’t it? Sorry, I forgot to turn off the ac when I left here…
Angelo
[came back] Have you eaten?
Angelo
[take off his jacket]
Angelo
Hm? [walk to the couch and sit beside him]
Angelo
Alright, let’s just order some [take out his phone]
Axil
(What in the world of fantasy is this?!!?!)
Axil
Angelo! [suddenly stood up]
Angelo
OH, what the heck you surprised me…
Axil
Tell me are you a son of some president of a company?
Axil
An heir to be the CEO?!
Angelo
What the fck are you talking about??
Angelo
I’m just a senior highschool student living his life
Angelo
[sigh and turn his focus on his phone again] ...
Angelo
Maybe you read too much novels and stories for your own good, you come up with sht like that
Angelo
Although you don’t look like one who reads stuff like that
Angelo
You really can’t judge a book by its corver, huh?
Axil
… [look strangely at him]
Angelo
[tap his phone] Okay… Fried chicken is on the way
Axil
(I can’t believe I’m owing myself to this guy)
Too Comfortable
Angelo
[dressing up in a suit]
Axil
You going to a multi-millionaire's banquet?
Angelo
Does dressing up a little nice have to go to something like that?
Axil
Maybe [Cross his arms]
Angelo
Well it's not your business, isn't it? [little smile]
Axil
Yep [pass through him as he scratch his tummy through his t-shirt]
Angelo
You know, I always thought it was strange
Angelo
Was it comfortable sleeping like that?
Angelo
... In your boxers with a tshirt
Axil
Hey, I'm being respectful
Axil
Normally, I'm only on my boxers
Angelo
Yeah? Well keep sticking your @ss there, and don't make a mess while I'm gone alright?
Axil
When was the time it wasn't??
Axil
[finger guns him with a wink]
Axil
[switch his finger guns to middle fingers] 🖕😉🖕
Angelo
[close the door behind him]
Axil
Oh what was it? My bum on the couch? Yess
Axil
[bounce his àss on the couch]
Angelo
[sigh while adjusting his tie, going in the elevator]
Angelo
Hahaha He's already gotten used to the place
Angelo
...Maybe I let him be comfortable too much
Angelo
[forms an evil smile] It's nice to prank people like that
Angelo
[elevator door closes]
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