Aiden walked in on Philip being in her character, full on make up talking to himself in the mirror and laughing aloud.
"Need any help over there?" Asked Aiden with a smile and added in a teasing tone, "So, this is how it's like to live with an actor? I'm learning a lot these days"
"Feed me, please" Replied Philip when he heard Aiden from the door before yeeting the paper and running to him feigning dizziness, "I can't see myself clearly"
"Trust me, I too would be blind if I get one of those eye lashes on my eyes" Replied Aiden sarcastically making Philip stun at the reply before he laughed at that. Aiden can be sarcastic? That's a new discovery.
"Fuck you!" Said Philip with a scoff as she went ahead and placed a kiss on Aiden's lips tenderly. She couldn't believe how much she missed the guy.
"This is what they call an art" Said Philip after the kiss as she spun around dramatically, "And please, let it stay in repeat in that head of yours"
"So, how's your day?" Asked Aiden looking around the apartment for anything new.
Nothing was out of order but, it was clear that Philip had fingerprints all over the place. Just what does Philip do all day. Doesn't he ever get bored inside that cube?
"Strangely productive! I woke up early, do the laundry, mail the contract, learn how to dance like as a man, and now rehearsing my lines and getting familiar with my character. I'm so proud of me" Said Philip as she took the bags from Aiden and walked to their kitchen counter for unpacking, "What about you?"
"Same as usual, I guess" Said Aiden awkwardly. Strangely, he never seem to have anything new going on to be proud of. Every day is the same to him.
"So, I met Mia today" started Aiden nervously, trying to see where he could go with it from there. Why was he even talking about it?
He didn't know why but, it felt uncomfortable to talk about his Ex-girlfriend with Philip but, for the help of God a distraction occured. His way out.
He heard Philip screaming in joy, jumping up and down before going to hug him tightly.
"Oh My God!" Shouted Philip before kissing Aiden till they fell to the couch.
"What was that for?" Asked Aiden breathlessly when he got a chance to breath again. Philip was a danger when he's happy.
"It's a limited edition! How did you know I liked this brand? Did you snoop around?" Asked Philip excitedly before she got serious again, "This is not for me, is it?"
"And who else would I bring that to?" Asked Aiden pointing at the make up kit he got from Veronica. He was glad he agreed to take it. Philip's happiness made him happy in a way.
"I don't know but, I think you said you met Mia so, it could be hers" Reminded Philip, inspecting the make up kit, "She could have forgotten it in your bag?"
"I don't see how that's possible but, trust me, we met at the restaurant as I went to take our food, after having that kit" Explained Aiden
"The world sure is a small place to meet" Said Philip with a chuckle as he stood up to walk to the kitchen once more. To continue unpacking the groceries and their dinner.
"And we talked for like twenty minutes" Went on Aiden, oblivious at how much Philip felt betrayed by that.
"Finding closure? Or you wish to get back with her?" Asked Philip nonchalantly. Twenty minutes with an Ex? She could be double pregnant as they speak.
"...Sometimes I can't tell if you are angry or not" Said Aiden thoughtfully looking at the calm and collected Philip at the kitchen counter.
"I'm being sarcastic at the moment because, I'm jealous,in pain, insecure and very much unneeded here" Said Philip dryly before she gasped at the sight of another thing in there. Maybe she's wrong to jump into conclusions?
"You bought condoms!" Announced Philip with a smile as she took them out of the bag, "Scandalous!"
"I mean... Last night... I wanted to..." Trailed off Aiden, feeling embarrassed making Philip chuckle. He can look so innocent that one can overlook his wild side.
"I went to the hospital today" Said Philip rescuing Aiden from biting his tongue from stuttering by wanting to explain the obvious.
"Are you alright?" Asked Aiden worriedly walking to the kitchen stand. He didn't say that when he listed what he did that day, did he?
"I just went for a check up, relax your feathers... STDs and all" Clarified Philip with a shrug.
"And?" Pried Aiden, interested.
"For some, negative. And the other ones, I have a month to conclude" Explained Philip.
"Then that's great news" Said Aiden feeling relieved. He thought Philip had a fever or anything worse earlier that day when no one was around. Does Philip even have a health insurance?
"Aiden, what if I had AIDS and you did all that with me?" Asked Philip letting her fear roam.
She heard a lot from the nurse that day. The hospital is not a pretty place to go. Jake lied, it didn't feel like shopping on a boring day, "You were reckless with your health"
"I will go to the hospital when I get the time. Wanna go together?" Suggested Aiden pleadingly. Hoping to rest the case. Why was Philip angry again?.
"I don't think that's wise" Answered Philip as her mind went like two miles per second. Him being seen with Aiden?
"I understand" Replied Aiden as he stood to go to their bathroom, "Heading for a quick shower"
"Need a hand?" Called out Philip from behind him.
"Pervert!" Replied Aiden under his breath but, loud enough for Philip to hear and yes, she laughed at that. Them being naked together is harmful to the innocent minds.
Aiden was distracted the whole time in there. He wished he could remember the life he led with Philip before so, he could begin to understand the walls Philip always puts up whenever Aiden tears them down.
Was it something to do with his parents? Friends at school? Ex boyfriends? What makes it so hard for Philip, to just let himself go? What would it take for Philip to feel at home with him, just as Aiden does in Philip's presence.
While Aiden was racking his brains on Philip. Philip was busy thinking about their life together. Just wishing their every day life could be as peaceful and warm like that day.
Aiden knows how to make a person belong. To feel loved and cared for. It's the little things in life that did Philip in.
Aiden was a simple guy, a kiss in the morning, cash on the safe, a pinned location to the charged phone, gift showering, texts during the day, asking about his day, pampering Philip. Who would want to move on from that?
And the sex? It was liberating! It was like standing on a flower fields on a hot day, welcoming the cold wind, carrying the sound from the flowers, soothing to ears, having a dance with a beating heart. What else could she ever wish for?
"You look distracted" Came Aiden's worried voice waking Philip up from her thoughts.
"And whose fault is that?" Spoke Philip clearly aroused looking at Aiden like he was a drum stick on a hungry day.
"I can't tell from that far" Challenged Aiden getting in the mood. The cold bath he just had, already forgotten. He was up and ready.
"I can show it to you but, I'd rather you wait" Said Philip mischievously before throwing a pillow at him which he caught mid air.
"You are a contradiction, my dear" Said Aiden with a chuckle and a shake of his head.
"I like my men patient" Said Philip with a wink Aiden's way as he watched the guy dry himself thoroughly while giving Philip quite a show.