August steadied his best friend who tripped for the fourth time on the steps.
They were celebrating the return of Ryan after a whole month of business trip. And now August is trying so hard to take care of his drunken friend.
"I'm ok..I think I need one more drink." Ryan slurred trying to get back inside the bar.
"You had enough." August scolded his friend dragging Ryan with him.
"I won't talk to you. W-Whenever we go out you only drink soda. IT'S NOT FAIR!!" Ryan whined loudly earning few glances from the passing people, embarrassing his friend even more.
"Hold still man! We both know our alcohol tolerance, so shut up. I don't think you can drive like this." August hold his friend close with one arm and took out his phone.
"NO! I can. I will call you tomorrow. BYE!"
Ryan shoved his friend slightly and bid farewell to hi
"If you can't do this my way, we can end the deal here." Hunter barked at the person on the other side of the phone, startling the individuals present in the room.They were in conference room. A huge rectangular table made of mahogany was placed in the middle of the room. Right side of the room was occupied by shelves with organized files.On the wall on the other side, hung a massive painting of a calm but fierce lion with sharp features. It was bright inside because of the numerous lights. The room was on the top floor so if you looked from there you could see the whole place. The cold gust of wind from the half opened window filled a comfortable chillness inside."I heard Boss kept that guy here?" Caleb queried quietly, leaning slightly to the side so Kaiden could hear him.Drake was engaged in a serious conversation with Oliver and Ian. Brad was organizing the files Jeong just handed him, and Kaiden was on his phone as usual.
A small yelp escaped Neal's mouth as soon as he exited the washroom. After Kaiden left the room leaving Neal to ponder on his words, Neal fell asleep. He just woke up, and now it was almost evening. He had gone to the bathroom to wash his face and when he returned, he found Hunter sitting on the bed. The black haired guy was leaning against the headboard of the bed. He had his left arm resting on his half bent left leg. A terror filled Neal's chest as he stared at the man with wide eyes. What the hell is he doing here? Hunter stared at the fidgeting guy in black tee and sweatpants. "Come. Sit." Hunter said softly, patting the place beside him. Come? Sit? I'm not a dog, Neal thought but didn't said out loud. He hesitantly walked towards the bed. What if he refused? The man will probably have his head in a platter. He held his breath and sat next
Boredom makes you do crazy things, like how Neal was counting the little bulbs on the chandelier. He was bored. There was nothing to entertain him and he is tired of staring at the walls and the forbidden door. He tried his best not to look at it, because that brought the memories of events happened yesterday.An odd tingles filled Neal's stomach when he remembered the things happened between him and Hunter. It was embarrassing. Neal pulled his hair with both hands urging himself to forget about that.He sighed and stood up from the sofa. Neal poured some water into the tall glass from the jug on the nightstand. The glass didn't touch his lips before―BANG!Neal dropped the glass at the startling sound and the it shattered on the floor, sending its pieces to all direction. Neal put his hand on his hammering chest, eyes wide.What the hell was that!? Gunshot?Neal gulped in fear and looked down at the mess.
Neal felt a little weight on him. He opened his drowsy eyes and the first thing he noticed is a mop of golden blonde resting on his chest. "AAAAHH!" He jumped and pushed the little frame off his body. The person let out a yelp before hitting the floor with a soft thud. Neal observed the person who sat there rubbing his butt. He looked like a high school boy. Small slender form, light skin, green eyes. He wore a red hoodie and denim jeans. Neal breathed in the new cologne on him. It smelt like oranges. The boy stood up with a frown in his glorious 5'5. "Why did you push me?" He asked with a pout, still rubbing his back. Neal scooted back, dragging the sheets with him. "Who...who are you? What are you doing here?" Neal wasn't afraid of a small boy. But, who knows if he has a weapon that could take his life in a blink of an eye. The boy's face lit up at that question as someone turned on a switch inside him. He thru
"Do you know what Rendell means?" Ricky asked and sit on the windowsill, opposite to other guy. Neal shook his head, no. "It means Wolf Shield." "Is that why they have tattoos of wolf?" Neal asked. He remembers the tattoos he saw on the arms of the males there. Ricky was surprised, "You saw them?" "Yeah." Neal shrugged, "Do you have those too?" Ricky smiled and turned around. He pulled down his t-shirt, exposing the tattoo on his nape. Neal leaned close to take a good look. It was a small tattoo of a wolf head with a few horizontal and perpendicular lines. The black ink actually looked good on Ricky's light slender neck. "Your breath tickles." Ricky commented, and that's when Neal noticed how close he was. He scooted back embarrassed. The blonde guy giggled and let go his top before turning around. "I got this 2 years ago. My brother wasn't fond of the idea but I was stubborn. I didn't
"H-Hi." Derrick stuttered out, sheepishly smiling at the three males just walked in. Kaiden was tense about the other guys reaction. Hunter only seemed to notice the awestruck guy beside Derrick and Drake was already drilling holes on his brother's face with his eyes.Neal couldn't get his eyes off the black haired man even though he tried so hard. Hunter looks so different. Neal's trance broke when Ricky let out a squeal and the next thing he knows the younger one is being chased by his brother."What did we say last time huh? How dare you?" Drake roared, trying to reach his little brother."I'M SORRY!!!" Ricky screamed, running around and finally hide behind Neal who gulped at the scary face of Drake."Drake, let it go man. He already had from me." Kaiden said, yanking Ricky from Neal's behind and stood between the two brothers.Neal let out a sigh, mentally thanking Kaiden for saving him from Drake's blazing gaze."Fuck off Kai! You are spoiling him!" Drake shouted startling his br
"No. He is not." Hunter shook his head and clasped his hands on the table. His friends raised brows for an explanation for his statement."I hired him Kai. I know him. He is upset for days because of his father." Hunter said."That drunkard? What's he want now?" Kaiden asked irritably."Allison's custody.""Hell no! He will probably sell her to someone." Drake growled."No one is taking her. I will handle him later. Right now we have a bigger problem. We should find him sooner. I have a feeling something is going to happen." Hunter sighed, massaging his temples.Silence fell between them, each thinking about the scenarios they have to face in future."How is it going with him?" Kaiden asked with a smirk, breaking the silence.Hunter got what he is asking. He thought for a while. Honestly, he doesn't know what to say about his relationship with the doctor. He closed his eyes and leaned back sighing, "I can't figure him out. It's like...he have mixed feelings." He stated staring at the
"I told you I want to be alone Ric―" Neal stopped when he saw who entered his room. Hunter. Not in his earlier blood drenched shirt though.He is wearing a light blue button up and black dress pants now. Hunter ran a hand through his damped locks, a gesture he does whenever he is tense. Neal unconsciously breathed in the fresh scent of body wash that hit his nose.Neal was standing beside the window with folded arms. He was silent since the incident happened downstairs. Ricky tried to make conversations hoping some words out of Neal's mouth. But the guy courteously asked the young one to leave him alone for a while. After some whining and pouting Ricky granted his wish and left him alone.He was looking out through the window at nothing in particular. Beau is asleep again in his own little bed.Neal bolted towards the bathroom, wanting nothing to talk with the raven haired guy. But the other one grabbed his arm instantly stopping him. Neal snatched his hand from Hunter as if the touch