Third person point of view
The next morning, Joshua woke up to the knocking on his door. He sat up in bed and didn't even open his eyes completely. He got out of bed walking like a zombie and dragged his body to the door, still extremely sleepy. He opened the door and looked up with half lidded eyes to see Elijah standing there. Elijah looked like he just woke up too.
" Time for work out. Get ready ". Elijah said and covered a yawn. Joshua felt like he wanted to cry. " Can't you let me be for one day ? One day. Only once. Please ". Joshua tried acting cute and Elijah only shook his head firmly. Joshua rolled his eyes and sighed. " Why bother saying I'm cute when it doesn't even work on you ? " Joshua said annoyed. Elijah chuckled.
" Who said it doesn't work ? It does more than you think. But when it is about this I am not giving in to you. Go now ". He walked away to go to his room. Joshua ran a hand through his hair and walked in. They both brought their bags and left for the gym. They entered the gym and Elijah walked in first.
Joshua gulped when he saw Elijah standing with the gloves. He knew he just walked in willingly and there is no escaping. He let out a puff and walked closer. Just like Joshua predicted, Elijah made him work harder than before. Joshua found himself sweating like crazy by the time they were done. He was panting sitting on the ground.
" Let's go ". Elijah said and Joshua got up. They went back home and Joshua walked to his room. He directly fell onto the bed. Elijah chuckled shaking his head when he saw Joshua sprawled on the bed like a starfish. " Don't sleep like that for long. You need to go to office. You are NOT blaming me if you are late ".
Elijah warned and Joshua groaned in response. " I am going to ". Elijah shook his head and walked out. He went to his room and took a quick shower. Once he was dressed up, he went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. He looked around and decided to make pancakes. But he changed the flavor this time around.
Joshua finished everything and dressed up. He walked into the kitchen to see Elijah flipping pancakes. " Hey. Give me a minute. It will be done ". Elijah said without even turning around. Joshua sat down on the chair. " It is fine. No need to hurry ". He looked around the kitchen as he waited for Elijah to be done.
It wasn't longer than a minute. He saw Elijah place a plate with pancakes in front of him. Joshua looked up to smile at Elijah. He froze smiling and his smile dropped. His mouth went agape when he carefully observed what Elijah was wearing. He blinked and tilted his head to the side. Elijah was wearing a pair of skinny jeans with a long v-neck, over-sized t-shirt.
Elijah turned back and didn't notice Joshua's expression. Joshua turned to the pancakes and blinked again. The v-neck was low and revealing Elijah's chest. Joshua took a bite and it was tasty as always. The taste brought him back to Earth. " It is tasty. You used strawberries ? " Elijah nodded. " Yeah. I thought it'll be nice to try a new flavor ".
Joshua gave a ' hmm ' as a reply and continued to eat. Elijah placed a small plate with strawberries too. " Thanks ". Joshua continued to eat and he looked at Elijah from top to bottom. It was really..... Joshua smirked to himself. He took a bite and went back to a blank face. " Where did you get the t-shirt ? " Elijah flipped a pancake and tilted his head thinking.
" I am not sure. It has been a while. I only remember I got it because I thought it was really good and comfortable too ". " Yeah, sure ". Joshua mumbled and continued to munch on the pancakes. " What is it ? " " Nothing ". Joshua answered and went back to eating. " I have a liking for v-necks, so I got it immediately when I saw it ".
" That is one long ' v ' ". Joshua said rolling his eyes. Elijah put another plate of pancakes and sat down. " Did you say something ? " Elijah asked looking at Joshua. Joshua looked up at Elijah and maintained a blank face. He averted his eyes cursing in his heart for saying that out loud. " No ". Elijah nodded unsure, but didn't question anyway.
" How are they ? " Joshua looked up. " Do you even need to ask ? They are delicious as always ". Elijah smiled. Joshua finished his breakfast and stood up. " I will be leaving. Bye. See you ". He walked out of the kitchen and Elijah did too. Joshua walked to the door and turned around before opening the door.
" Will you be going out anywhere ? " Joshua asked looking at Elijah. Elijah frowned. " Me ? No. Where would I go ? " Elijah was confused at Joshua's question. Joshua nodded and turned around. " Why though ? " Joshua froze at Elijah's question and turned around. Elijah was standing right in front of him. " What ? " Joshua asked trying to stay calm.
" Why are you asking all that ? Something seems off. What is it ? " Elijah raised his eyebrow. Joshua acted nonchalant. " Nothing. Just asking ". Elijah narrowed his eyes, but Joshua tried his best to put up the act. Elijah nodded. " Will you move now ? " Joshua asked as they were standing really close.
" Sure ". Elijah said taking a step closer and kissed Joshua's cheek. Joshua's eyes went wide. " Be safe. Have a nice day ". He moved away taking a few steps back. Joshua just nodded and left the house in a hurry. He entered the elevator and luckily he was the only one. He held onto the railing of the back wall. His legs felt weak all of a sudden. He put his hand to his chest.
It was beating too wild. Joshua sighed and looked like he was in a daze. " I will really get a heart attack if he continues this way ". He felt the elevator stop. So quickly stood up properly when he heard the door opening. He took a deep breath and smiled at the people who entered. He felt relieved inside that no one saw him just now.
Elijah didn't know what was wrong though. He knew Joshua wasn't totally normal. He cleaned up in the kitchen and then went to his bedroom. He found himself checking in the mirror but felt like nothing was out of place. He wanted to test it, so he took a mirror selfie and sent it to Nicholas.
Nicholas was at work. His phone lit up showing he had a message from Elijah. He frowned and opened the chat. Elijah wouldn't just text him but when he opened he saw the photo. He really wanted to smack Elijah's head.
Nicholas : Did you wake up on the wrong side ? What is it with you ?
Elijah : ?
Nicholas : Why did you send it to me ?
Elijah : ....
Nicholas : (hits forehead) Don't tell me you are flaunting that you are pale. Look at that skin. Must be nice for you.
Elijah walked to the mirror and looked at himself again. He understood now. He laughed and texted Nicholas.
Elijah : Thanks.
Nicholas : I am so done with you. YOU PSYCHO ! BYE !
Nicholas shook his head and put his phone aside. He cursed Elijah under his breath continuing his work.
Elijah went and sat back on the couch and shook his head laughing lightly. " No wonder he asked me if I will be going out ". He couldn't help but chuckle again. He spent some time watching television. He yawned and rubbed his eyes. He turned the television off and went back into his room to take a small nap.
But before that he decided to tease Joshua a little. This time he tried clicking a good photo trying to look sexy, utilizing his exposed skin to the best and sent it to Joshua. He put a tagline saying : ' Didn't know you are the possessive type ;) '. He put his phone aside and went to bed. He closed his eyes and slept happily.
Joshua was standing near the cafeteria with one of his teammates, Eric, while sipping on a drink. He felt his phone vibrate and took it out. He took a sip of the drink with one of his hands while taking out his phone with the other. He opened to see Elijah's text. He turned to the side and spit the drink in his mouth in shock.
He was legit startled. " Hey. What happened ? " Eric asked not knowing why Joshua reacted that way. Luckily Joshua didn't spit the drink on Eric. It would've been terrible. When he turned aside there was a plant so the plant is now drenched in the drink he was holding. He put his phone in his pocket and ran to the bathroom. He was yet to grasp the situation completely.
-MG