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"Can I court you?" He said.

It had been about two weeks since that day. I haven't heard anything from him or about him since that day in the parking lot. I guess he gave up. I thought as I typed in the form on the computer. That thought made me hurt which I didn't know why. I should be hurt that he wasn't really trying and I wasn't and shouldn't be waiting for him to try.

Also, I was very mad because he made it seem like I was a girl back in the 17th century. I didn't need to be courted, I was a modern gay man and I would love it if a guy would be interested in me as I would be in him. Then again, I told him that I wasn't looking to go into any relationship because of Flynn. He ruined it for me. I didn't trust anyone and I didn't want it to repeat again.

I pressed enter and smiled at the completed forum. I was done with this week's report and I didn't need to worry about it this weekend. "This weekend I can relax and enjoy a little me time." I smiled just thinking about my break.

"Stop daydreaming." Ophinla, a co-worker, of mine put her hands on my shoulder and shook me a bit.

"I am not, though," I laughed and pushed her hands away. "You, on the other hand, have to finish this part of the report or no break for you."

"Fine!" She sighed and I shifted to make space for her. While she was finished the report, I walked over to the front desk to see if someone needed help.

"Yeah, I would like that." I heard his voice and stopped mid-step. What the hell was he doing here? I thought as I hid behind a tall vase.

I stared at him as he spoke to, Niel, who was typing something into the computer. "Would that be all, sir?" Niel asked politely.

"Yes," Zechariah nodded. "Oh, can you send your manager to my room? I need to have a chat with him."

"Are you displeased with something?" Niel asked nervously.

"No," Zechariah answered and turned away. He walked to the elevator and got in. The moment the door closed, I got out of my hiding.

I walked to Neil and nodded as I headed to the elevator. Neil already told me his room number, the question was, why was he staying here when his house isn't far? I mean, I didn't know where he lived but I knew he wasn't in far since he seems to be everywhere these days. "What is he up to?" I mumbled as the elevator stopped at the floor.

I quickly got off and made my way to his room and knocked on the door. "Come in," Zechariah answered. I was confused until I turned the handle to see it was unlocked.

"Are you crazy? Someone could've come and robbed you." I spoke as soon as I entered. I looked up to see him only in a towel. A very low hanging towel that made blood rush to my cheeks. I turned away. "Put on some clothes!"

Zechariah laughed and put on his pajamas. Once he was done I turned back around to face him. "I see you heard our conversations." He smirked.

"How could I have known. I was told to come here." I scoffed. "So what do you want?"

Zechariah smiled and sat down on the bed. He patted the space beside him and didn't say anything. I stood there watching him and when he still hasn't spoken, I sighed and took a seat beside him. "I really missed you." He smiled and I glared at him.

"That's all you had to say?" I stood up angrily. I stomped over to the door but before I left I yelled, "Don't bother me!"

I was angry and I really wanted to go home.

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When my shift was finally done, I quickly ran to the locker room and changed. I put my uniform in the locker and locked it. When I was done, I clocked out and walked over to the exit. The moment I opened the back door, I was pulled towards the dark ally. "What the h-" I was cut off when a hand covered my mouth.

"Shhh. It's me." Zechariah whispered in my ears and I felt myself relax and when he spoke. "I'm going to move my hand, don't scream."

I nodded and he slowly moved his hand away from my mouth. "What the hell are you thinking?" I hissed the moment my mouth was free.

"I'm thinking we should go on a date." He answered. "But you are going to reject it so, I'm going to drag you around and then drop you off home."

"That's basically kidnapping." I sneered.

"Think whatever you will." He smiled as he grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards his car. He opened the door for me on the passenger's side but I stood there. "Don't make it difficult for you."

"What does that supposed to mean?" I huffed. Without answering me he pushed me inside and closed the door. He quickly got into the driver's seat and locked the doors. "Why?"

"Because this is the only way I can get you to open up." He shifted the gear and we were off. Zechariah drove smoothly and when we were in the canter of the town, he found a parking spot and got out. I followed him because I wasn't very familiar with this place.

"This is nice," I smiled as the cool breeze hit me. We walked to a food stand and I ordered noodles while he got hotdogs. I looked at him in disgust because hotdogs tasted really bad to me.

"How is work?" He asked casually.

I looked at him suspiciously then turned back to my noodles. "It's fine. Just tiring sometimes." I answered not going into too many details. "What about you?" It would be impolite if I didn't ask him back.

"Same old, same old." He waved his hands around. "Your friends seem to be....different." He looked at me and I glared at him. "A good different."

"Hmm, they are." I smiled thinking of Parker and Nichole. "They helped me through a lot."

"How so?" He asked. He turned his body towards me. Why do you seem interested? I asked him in my head.

"They helped me when I was at my worst and didn't have anything. They gave me a home when I didn't have one and they were always there for me." I smiled as I looked at him.

We talked about other things. It was random and totally weird to open up to someone I barely knew. But it felt like I knew him before and I could trust him, my heart was being all weird and beating fast when he looked at me and sad when he didn't even contact me. I hope I wasn't falling for someone like him. It would be a total disaster for both of us.

When we were done, I tried to pay for my food but Zechariah wouldn't let me and he paid for both of ours. Then he walked to his car and drove me home. "Thanks," I said before getting out of the car.

"I had fun too," he grinned as he watched me walk inside of my house. When I locked the door, I heard his car start and saw it drive away.

I walked to my bedroom and took a shower before getting dressed for bed and laying there. Every time I thought about him and the way he looked at me made my heart beat out of control. It was like he put a spell on it and there was no way I could get rid of it.

What the hell are you doing to my heart? I smiled as I fell asleep.

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Aren't they just cute?! 😆