Perfect Places
Liam owned a black motorcycle, it was quite old. He handed Ash a helmet and then helped him climb on the back. Ashton didn't know where they were going, it was his first time on a motorcycle, he liked it.
They moved away to the outskirts of the city, where there were vacant lots and abandoned buildings. Liam stopped at one of them.
"Are you going to kill me here?" Ash asked taking off his helmet and handing it to Liam.
-Yeah. You caught me, this is where I hide my victims- he replied jokingly.- Let 's go inside.
Liam guided him through a broken window that led to the basement of the building.
-This used to be a sports centre, now it's used to do graffiti, drink and get high.
The basement part was an empty pool, Liam got in and without much thought Ash followed him. Liam reached into his pocket and pulled out a small bag with joints. He passed it to Ash, who opened it and took one, put it in his mouth and Liam lit it with his lighter. They both sat on the floor sharing the cigar, despite the fact that there were more.
-Why have you brought me here? In other words, you have friends to get high with, I don't understand why bring a complete stranger when you can be with them.
Liam turned red and he hesitated for a moment but then he answered.- I want to meet you, you're always isolated and I want to be your friend. It's not that I don't get along with my friends but your vibe is different and I think I need a change. Plus my friends never want to come over and explore abandoned places and you seem like the kind of person who would enjoy it. Or not?
- I guess you're right, this site is cool. It's not that I didn't want to be friends with you, it's more that the rest of our team are intimidating and I feel a little uncomfortable around them. But I like you, I don't feel uncomfortable, so being friends doesn't sound bad...
"Cool," Liam smiled at him, and Ash smiled back.
They sat there smoking until they were stoned enough for everything to be funny. And then laughing they went to explore the rest of the sports centre. Ash thought he could get used to Liam's company.
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The foxes won that night. Everyone was happy, full of energy; planning how to celebrate the rest of the night.
- Do you think we should go home, it's only our second night with Ashton. I don't want him to feel abandoned.- Aaron told his twin.
-I'm sure it's okay, when you were teenagers you spent the day running away from me.- Nicky interrupted.
-Yes, surely he appreciates privacy. Besides, you had said that he had a match, right? -Allison got in the way as always.- I'm sure he's at a party, drinking up his ass, with some girl's tongue stuck down his throat.
-Shut up Allison.- Aaron replied.
-What? Is it that you do not remember what you did in high school? - She defended himself.
Andrew perfectly remembers those years, going to a party to drink and hooking up in the bathrooms with boys who had not yet accepted their sexuality. Not to mention the parties at Eden's Twilight. Although he knew it was hypocritical, he didn't like to think of Ashton doing the same.
"Maybe we should talk to him to make sure he is responsible." Aaron said, turning to him again. Both Andrew and Aaron wanted to protect Ashton from any danger, even though they had only known him for a few hours.
-Oh, don't worry, I'm sure he's not worse than you. He doesn't look like a drug addict.” Nicky jokes, Aaron winced, he didn't want his brother to be like him.
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The team went to the dorms. Most of the foxes stayed together to celebrate the victory. But Andrew withdrew with Neil to the roof.
"What do you think of Ashton?" he asked Neil.
-He is somewhat shy but definitely a Minyard. And he likes the Exy which is perfect. I want to discover the potential he was and Kevin seems excited to train another Minyard.
-You only think about exy. If he is like you two I will throw him out of the house.- Neil laughed. His laugh gave Andrew years of life.
"Hey, don't you think Kevin is different lately?" Neil asked.
- Different how? Andrew asked, knowing exactly what the redhead was referring to. He just wanted to know how aware Neil was of the situation.
-He seems more sensitive and he looks at us a lot. Maybe he feels lonely. After breaking up with Thea he had a big comedown, he may feel bad again. - Andrew snorted.
-You're an idiot.-Neil looked at him confused.
-Yes or no?
-Yes.- Andrew grabbed him by the neck and kissed him furiously.
"Maybe Kevin wants something like this." Andrew said while he kept kissing him.
"You mean he wants a girlfriend?" Neil said when they stopped to breathe.
-No.- Andrew said as he grabbed Neil again. - Think more.
And he kissed him again.