Everyone left. Alex started cleaning up while I slumped to a chair. I could hardly keep my head straight so I just sat there unmoving. Alex started washing the dishes and I watched his back as he moved fluidly. He has a nice trimmed body, not too broad but not too shabby either and he's very light on his feet, like a dancer. My eyes trailed on his nape, down his back. My face was starting to grow hot, just by staring at him.
I groaned.
Alex turned around and gave me a questioning look. "What's a matter? Do you need some Advil?"
"Yes please." I said slowly, trying hard not to slur.
He placed a glass of water and a bottle of Advil in front of me.
"I'm sorry, I came here to take care of you, but it's turning the other way 'round."
He smiled and patted my head. "I'm perfectly fine. You rest." He went back to cleaning.
"By the way, Alex, what's up with Josh and Anna?"
"Hmm..Josh likes her." Alex finished washing the dishes, he wiped the sink clean then sat down beside me. "You bothered?"
I shook my head. Wrong move though, it made me more dizzy. "I'm just surprised."
I feel something coming up from my throat. Ugh.
"You ok?" He said. "Wanna shower to cool your head."
"If I can stand." I stretched my legs but they were too wobbly. I let out another groan.
"To bed then?" He grinned. I put my hand up. Instead of the bathroom I went to the sink, leaned in and ran water in my head. It felt so good I want to remain here. I just stayed too long enough for my stomach to find its way out my system. I vomited like there's no tomorrow.
Great. I smell like puke and my shirt's all soaked.
I turned around and caught Alex staring at me, from my dripping hair down to my face and my shirt that's sticking to my chest. I let out a nervous laugh. Alex stood up and came to me..
*
Somewhere, a few moments ago, Josh and Anna were walking together. Josh volunteered to walk her home, which was just a few blocks away from Alex's. Anna was a bit tipsy but she still walked straight and her judgment was clear as crystal. Moreover, since she had alcohol in her bloodstream, her already sharp intuition was sharper. The moment Josh stopped Jason, she knew he had ulterior motives. Anna was on guard.
"Thanks for walking me." Anna said when they arrived at her door.
"Yeah, no prob." Josh answered. He was fidgeting, he kept on flicking the sides of his cellphone.
"Just spit it out." Anna was getting impatient. She pulled out her keys from her pocket and started opening her door.
Josh inhaled and finally spoke. "I like you. Can I court you?"
Anna turned the knob, pushed the door open and stepped in." I'm not easy. Court me, then I'll think about it." Then she slammed her door on him. Behind, though, her cheeks flushed pink and a wide smile spread on her face.