The silence that engulfed after the question was deafening and very much awkward. Unnerving Aiden more and more for it was clear that they weren't friends and he could lie all he wants but, it was clear as day how much he wanted for Philip to be otherwise.
"This is happening?" Started Philip with a not so happy chuckle. Was he disappointed, "It's not a prank now is it? Where's the camera, Aiden?"
"I'm not playing, Philip" Said Aiden in a deadpan tone, "I have no memories of you. Of us. I got nothing here! You could be a killer for all I know"
"Well, then we need to have a full stomach for this" Said Philip before walking to the closet and wore Aiden's tshirt and brief before throwing a pair at Aiden's direction.
Philip couldn't believe his ears! Well, for two things mainly. One, he was happy to find the guy hanging on to reality by a thread. He doesn't remember? Great! All the more stage for Philip's storyline. And two, It was disappointing. He felt a connection with a guy and the night before? Was nothing short of heaven. He was a charming gentleman. Should he just tell the truth?
"Thanks... So?" Inquired Aiden very much invested but, he couldn't lie that seeing Philip all ten toes down in his kitchen was doing things to him. To hell with Mia and her two timing blow!
"How long are we together?" Asked Aiden curiously as he was trying hard to read the calendar on the fridge.
"Not that long actually" Replied Philip while scrambling the eggs to mask his shaking hands, "You see, we were in a secret relationship for a period of two years"
"Two years? What year is this?" Inquired Aiden shocked before he was stunned and ashamed. He too was two timing Mia? With a man? Why was he feeling hurt then? He still does though. Was his ego that big?. He felt sick to his stomach.
Suddenly, he didn't wish to listen for anything any longer and just went to hug the shit out of Philip who was seriously startled.
"I'm sorry, I made you a secret" Whispered Aiden, feeling so hurt and broken for Philip. Nobody deserves to be just 'an affair'" Said Aiden meaning every word making it hard for Philip to not melt in his embrace.
"No, you didn't! I decided that on myself, remember?" Coaxed Philip turning to face the guy but, only to meet with his broad hard chest and a very yummy neck while going to his warm expression on his face. What was they talking about again?
"Why?" Asked Aiden confused.
"Why what?" Asked Philip with a dry throat making Aiden's brow cock upward thoughtfully.
"Why did you decide to make yourself 'an affair'?" Clarified Aiden with a knowing smile dancing on his lips.
"Because, I'm a bl actor and in this country? That context is a death wish. I just didn't want you to get hurt. That's why, I begged you to date that girl" Explained Philip casually but, was freaking out since from the moment they met, Aiden didn't speak of an Ex so, he wasn't sure if he did have one to begin with.
"Mia..." Aiden breathed the word and honest to God? Her name still tasted bitter on his tongue.
"Yes, Mia!" Philip repeated the name excitedly before hitting Aiden's chest playfully and biting on his Adam apple. Who knew taking such a risk could pay handsomely like that.
"Easy there, monkey" Teased Aiden backing off from Philip's hungry hold with a chuckle.
Aiden was very much still confused and unfamiliar with Philip. Touching his body like that didn't feel as natural as he thought but, he was excited and it felt new and... Let's just say that being with Philip like that gave him a sense of home.
Don't worry, he gets that it's weird but, it's true.
"Monkey?! Did you just_? Are you seriously being a racist now?" Asked Philip seemingly offended by that for he was black.
"Woah, No. Please, I didn't... I couldn't..." Stuttered Aiden making Philip laugh aloud before caging the guy, "This is fun"
"Don't play with me like that! I don't want to hurt you. Not in this life. Not ever" Declared Aiden cupping Philip's face to look up at him. He meant it.
He didn't know Philip but, he never wishes to see him in pain. He had a feeling that Philip had already been to that world and already done the healing part.
"You are a good man, Aiden. Thank you for everything" Said Philip before accepting the kiss from Aiden and it was... Heaven.
Philip never knew a kiss can make a person that vulnerable, weak and very much a mess. Such a raw, wild, overwhelming sense of owning a soul. Was it wise getting tangled up with Aiden like this?. He could even feel his confusion and genuinity in the kiss. Aiden was truly an open book that it scared Philip.
The act was beginning to feel real. He was being played!. And much so because, they spent twenty minutes to keep the kitchen intact from the fire that erupted from the frying pan.
He was never distracted in the kitchen before. Not even once!