Defeated, Ilay let go of the smaller frame before walking away.
"Th...thank you," Eros breathed fighting to regain his normal breaths after nearly being choked for real. He had never thought his roommate was this aggressive. "I'll go take a-"
"Wait." Jack grabbed Eros's arm as he intended to rush past him. "Let's go in together. It'll save us some time. Plus, I need some help scrubbing my back."
Eros just looked up at Jack speechless. He saw him as his saviour for it was Jack who had recommended this house. And it was also he who was catering for the group's everyday meals since his mother was a member of the campus's board.
To Eros, Jack was just trying to live by himself without staying completely alone.
Everyone in the shared apartment had a reason to be there; only Eros felt that his reason for being poor was a little embarrassing.
And now that he intended on moving out due to the uncomfortable auras these two were giving him, he needed to find a job. This would be a little difficult being new in this city, but his new determination was already lit.
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The flowery scent hanging in the air when Eros walked into the bathroom behind Jack, captivated his senses. It reminded him of the spring he had spent in China ten years ago before his mother passed away.
The cherry blossoms smelled this alluring, filling his chest with a familiar longing brought about by the sweet memories that had always been buried in his heart.
He didn't show much of this saddening sensation, just continued following Jack who had already stripped.
The sound of water splashing grabbed Eros' attention to the tub that was occupied by none other than Ilay.
He wore a frown seeing them come in together. Snorting, Ilay looked away. "Who's making breakfast if you two are here together?"
"I...Ivan," Eros answered halting on his ground as if he had been ordered to.
When Jack looked back, he frowned before reaching out to pull the slender frame into the glass cubicle away from Ilay's condescending gaze.
"If you're in a hurry, you can go make it yourself today."
"Tsk! If you want me to give you two room to fuck, just say so. No need to beat around the bush."
Eros grew stunned hearing the accusation. And when he intended on correcting him, Jack shook his head. "Don't argue with him. You'll lose some brain cells this early before class."
Darting Ilay a sharp scowl, Jack slid the door shut and turned to Eros. "Do you want to go first or should I-"
"I'll help you, Jack. I don't need your help in return. My hands are very flexible, I can reach all parts of my back. See..." He demonstrated, stretching his arms to his back from below his elbows while turning to show it to Jack.
Jack's eyes moved away from Eros' back to slide down the smooth-looking skin that covered his ass and every other part of him. Drawn in by Eros' features, he stepped forward and grabbed his wrists.
Eros stiffened being caught unaware. "Wha-what are you doing?" he asked holding his breath.
Jack chuckled and pulled Eros' wrists. "I just want to see how far they can go."
"Oh, okay... But, could you move back a bit? The walls are quite-"
"Has anyone ever told you how girlish your frame is?" Jack asked, his chin resting on Eros' shoulder blade. "You should join me at the gym to train some muscles on this body."
Eros swallowed hard.
Jack's closeness, Jack's hot breaths against his skin, Jack's crotch brushing on his ass, they all made him uncomfortable.
Why was he getting this touchy after only a week of living with him?
He didn't want to conclude about Jack's sexuality for he was his senior and had only been spotted with women. So maybe everything that had happened between them was a misunderstanding and this contact had no deep meaning.
Eros chuckled nervously, avoiding moving even half an inch.
"I, I don't think-"
Jack laughed out moving completely away from Eros. "Jesus, you're so easy to fool. Help me wash my back. You can ask for a favor from me some other time."
Gulping, Eros let his arms fall by his sides while he turned around to see Jack's wide back awaiting him.
The shower was turned on, startling Eros from how cold it was.
He jumped to escape the freezing water, gluing his back on the wall while panting from his lost breaths. "It's c...co...c...cold."
Jack looked over his shoulder at Eros who was backed to the wall. "Are you allergic to cold water?"
"N...n...no."
"Then stop acting like a pussy and get over here."