Chapter 3

Sugo

When Gino told me last night that he had allowed a guy to stay in the living room for the night because he had somehow locked himself out of his own apartment, I didn't say anything since I know it was the right thing to do but I didn't like it. Even right now I'm not at all comfortable with having someone new in the apartment and I know I shouldn't think this way and I'm just over thinking about this way too much which is why I didn't say anything about it to Gino.

I trust Gino's judgement and it makes him happy to do random acts of kindness so as long Gino is happy, I'm happy and beside Gino told me that he knew the guy as Shinya Kougami and that they both go to the same university, only that they study different things. To be honest he does look like a good guy, he's just had a bad streak of luck so he deserves a break somewhere and he deserves a chance. It would be wrong of me to judge him without getting to know him first.

"So Kougami exactly what do you study?" I ask as I wrap my arms around Gino's waist.

"Philosophy and I know, before you say anything I've heard about all of the jokes." He replies in a rather good mood considering his bad luck but it's good that he's keeping his morals up.

"Not my place to judge or make fun of." I say and add, "What I find important is to study what you're passionate about. Doesn't matter what it is."

I kiss Gino's cheek again, I just can't handle his cuteness how he always closes his eyes when I kiss his cheek with a cute smile on his face. I could just hold him in my arms all day long but unfortunately the real world won't allow me that but tomorrow Gino will have me all to himself so I'll think about that all day at work, it will be so worth it and quite motivating.

Gino gets up and leaves the living room as Kougami dials the number of the landlord again and hangs up after a few seconds.

"You shouldn't waste your time with the landlord, just call a locksmith." I tell him as I get up.

"I'm a university student, not a bank." He replies back with a hint of frustration in his voice and I can't say that I blame him either.

I could offer to pay for the locksmith's service but I have the feeling that he's the type of guy who would be offended if I offered such a thing due to his pride but sometimes you have to step on your pride a little. However it's easier said when you're not the one with the problem. If I was in his position I'd probably be the same.

I see Gino come back to the living room all dressed up ready for university. He sits down on his favourite chair and he seems pale all of a sudden and I know he's trying really hard to make it look like he's fine but he isn't. It hurts my heart to see him sick; I would give anything to see him well.

"You should stay home today. I'll call the university, I know they'll understand." I tell him as I walk over to him and crouch down to meet his gaze. "I'll call in at work, tell my boss that I can't be there today. I'll take care of you instead." I add as I take his hands in mine.

"I'll be fine; you need to go to work." He tells me and I can see his eyes getting sicker, he really needs some rest.

"I don't want to leave you alone when you feel ill." I tell him and it's the truth.

"I'm still waiting to get a hold of my landlord, doesn't look too promising. I won't be going anywhere." Kougami suddenly voices out.

I look at him and he seems annoyed that he can't reach the landlord but he still seems sincere for wanting to stay with Gino while I'm away. Although I'd be lying if I would say that I trust the guy because I don't but I also don't know him so I can't judge him. I have to give him a chance, we all make mistakes and he's no different.

"Is that okay or do you want me to stay with you still?" I ask as I return my gaze onto Gino and add as I cup his face in my hands gently, "I really don't mind and my boss will understand. We'll get through this, together."

"It's okay. I'll be fine." He answers.

"Okay. Call me if there's anything and I'll be back in no time." I tell him and kiss his warm forehead as he nods.

I really hate to leave him when he feels sick, I feel like I should be there to take care of him but deep down I know he'll be fine and it's not like he'll be alone and yet for some reason that worries me more…

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Chapter 3.5

Kougami

I thought Sugo would never fucking leave and when he finally did; I felt my insides do a little party of excitement. I've waited all morning for the jackass to leave just so I could have Gino all to myself and start to seduce him a little but I didn't have in mind that Gino would be sick. Like seriously what the hell? He was fine one minute and the next he's whiter than Casper the ghost.

It's a shame that he's feeling under the weather though cause what he actually got dressed in, like seriously how did I manage not to notice this guy at the university? That light grey hoodie with dark grey details looks incredible on him. The asymmetrical front zipper would never look good on me and anything with a high collar usually looks awkward but Gino pulls it off so well with those black jeans.

"What?" Gino's voice snaps me out of my thoughts.

I'm a fucking idiot, I just had to stare at him directly like a fucking imbecile but I can still save myself here so no need to panic Kou, you've got this.

"What? I was lost in thoughts." I casually respond to save myself and looks like he bought my lost in my thoughts gag which is good.

"It's nothing." He replies and gets up and goes to the kitchen and I'm not even sure why I did the same too, well I do know why but I hid my intentions with some casual pacing around as I watch Gino from the corner of my eye pour himself some water and damn I just want to pull him towards me in an instant.

It's annoying and frustrating knowing that Sugo was with Gino alone all night. I can imagine it in my mind so clearly and it only further fuels my ever growing desire to have Gino all to myself. I want him so bad and it's frustrating that Sugo has seen Gino naked, heard his voice in pure delight and saw his face consumed in pleasure.

What is even worse is knowing that Sugo has done all of that and not me but I know for a fact that I'm better in bed than that fucking fancy ass tie wearing fleece ball.

"So what do you study Gino?" I ask as I lean against the kitchen counter, trying to get a conversation going and who know set in the mood perhaps.

"Medical Laboratory Technician." He answers as he reaches for a medicine bottle on the counter and takes a pill out of it.

Wow. I was expecting something like arts or literature but not that. I know from comments from past students, the course itself is no picnic.

"Do you have a cold or something? Is that antibiotic?" I ask as he pops the pill into his mouth and then drinks a few gulp of water before setting the glass back down onto the kitchen counter and looks down, away from my gaze.

"Gino? Are you okay?" I ask and slowly close the gap between us, reaching out for his hand only for him to quickly yank it away from me and backs away like I'm some sort of disease.

To be honest I've never had anyone do that before. Geez, I'm hurt.

"Don't touch me." He tells me almost in a panic, his eyes glinting with fear.

I don't get it, what did I do? I didn't do anything wrong, I barely even touched him.

"Gino calm down, I would never hurt you." I try to reassure him as I take a step forward and he backs away another.

"I'm just protecting you so don't touch me." He tells me and quickly walks past me and I grab onto his wrist to make him stop.

"Protecting me? Now that's the silliest thing I've ever heard, I can protect myself so relax. Everything is fine." I further try to reassure him but it doesn't seem to work at all as he struggles to free himself and I let go not wanting to scare him. I really don't get him at all.

"I… I…" He stutters and I can see the anxiety rushing in his expression and all I want to do is to hold him into my arms but I fear if I try that it will only make everything worse.

"Gino I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you. You just seem like you need some comforting right now and that's all I want to give you." I tell him but it was to no avail.

"I have HIV." He quickly blurts out and rushes into his room in all haste and closes the door.

It took a few minutes for that to properly process through my mind and that can't be right. No that has to be some sort of joke, that can't be real. How did that happen? Gino doesn't seem like the type to get high on drugs or sleep with a bunch of people, let alone not the type who would have unprotected sex. He's the innocent type so this has to be a lie, Gino can't have HIV it's just not possible.

Oh god this can't be happening to me…