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Chapter 16 - Enemies

(Nana listens in on their small conversation as they talk)

Ezekiel-" A call? From who? It's my day off"

Lynnon-" One of my friends from Texas. His name's Nana. He REALLY wants to know about you. He's a BIG fan"

(Ezekiel suddenly hears Nana raise his voice from the phone)

Nana-" That is not why I want to know about him!"

(Lynnon rolls her eyes and passes the phone to Ezekiel. Finally, Nana could see Ezekiel clearly and the same the other way around)

Ezekiel-" Hello"

(Nana squints)

Nana-" Your hair really is pure white. Did you get it dyed?"

Ezekiel-" No. It's natural"

(Nana scoffs)

Nana-" OK"

(Ezekiel makes a confused expression and looks at Lynnon who was standing next to him. Lynnon just shrugs in response)

Nana-" So. How old are you?"

Ezekiel-" Um.. 20?"

Nana-" See Lynnon. He's just an old man"

Ezekiel-" I'm only two years older than her?"

Nana-" Exactly"

(Ezekiel turns to her again)

Ezekiel-" You guys are identical"

Nana-" Hey! Stop looking over at Lynnon. I know she's cute but you aren't allowed"

Ezekiel-" Do you have a crush on Bear or something?"

(Nana froze)

Nana-" Bear?"

Lynnon-" It's just a stupid nickname"

Nana-" Right. Well, how bout' you explain why you guys are together in the morning like this. Is it normal for guys to just be at girls' houses in Japan?"

(Both Ezekiel and Lynnon go silent. Lynnon worried to tell him and Ezekiel kinda caught on as he talked with Nana. The more they thought of excuses, none were really any better than the real situation and if it was, it was something stupid that isn't even possible like "I rode here on a magic carpet for his amazing breakfast" or "I pricked my finger on a needle that made me faint and he kidnapped me afterward". Lynnon felt that if she didn't tell Nana the truth now, he would eventually find out)

Lynnon-" Don't freak out but.. I live here with him. It's not what you think though. The house I was meant to stay at was a wreck and It didn't feel like home. He kept me from sleeping in our college's art studio one night and offered for me to just live with him until I get enough money for my own place"

Nana-" Isn't his family your host? Why don't they just give you a place for yourself instead of living with HIM"

(At that moment. Ezekiel began to dislike Nana a slight bit)

Lynnon-" It doesn't work like that. They've already given me so much, I can't ask for more. That's selfish"

Nana-" So what? Do you really want to be living with HIM for the next 2 to 3 years?"

Ezekiel-" Hey. You're crossing the line"

Nana-" Do you think I care what you think? All you're doing is stealing Lynnon away from her home. Her REAL home. She doesn't even know you and you feel the need to take care of her like she's your girlfriend, but she isn't! If it were up to me, she would have never left Texas so she didn't have to end up living with a pervert like YOU"

Ezekiel-" Knowing Lynnon, I'm surprised she's even friends with you"

(Ezekiel had had enough and lets go of the phone. It drops and lands face-up. Ezekiel aggressively pushes his chair out and leaves the room)

Lynnon-" Ezekiel wait!"

(In the dining area, everything was silent before Lynnon picks up the phone and looks at Nana furiously)

Nana-" Oh, are you mad at me too?"

Lynnon-" What do you think Nana? What the hell is wrong with you?!"

Nana-" He's only another guy just trying to get with you. I only put him in his place"

(Lynnon scoffs)

Lynnon-" You're being an ass right now"

(Nana becomes speechless before Lynnon abruptly hangs up. Lynnon puts her phone down and looks at Ezekiel's empty food bowl)

Lynnon-" He liked my food..."

(Suddenly Lynnon hears rummaging and drawers closing from the master bedroom. She looks up and walks over. She stops at the entrance to see Ezekiel aggressively getting dressed)

Lynnon-" Where are you going? It's only morning"

(Ezekiel finishes up changing and walks towards the door)

Lynnon-" Are you mad?"

(Ezekiel stops right in front of her)

Ezekiel-" What do you think Lynnon? Please move"

(Ezekiel forcefully moves Lynnon out of his way but not hard enough to somehow injure her. Lynnon follows him frantically)

Lynnon-" Wait! I can talk to him. Make him apologize"

Ezekiel-" He called me a pervert because you're living with me Lynnon! I don't think he'll want to say sorry"

(Ezekiel opens the door and is about to leave)

Lynnon-" You're not. Don't be mad. Just stay here-"

Ezekiel-" You're right Lynnon! What he said isn't true. I don't like you AT ALL! So saying I treat you like a girlfriend is stupid cause I don't even want you as a FRIEND!"

(Lynnon pauses)

Ezekiel-" Give me space ok?"

(Ezekiel leaves and slams the door shut)

Lynnon-" Ok..."