I asked, finding the smell of the tea strange; it was sweet, but with a hint of bitterness, not bad. - This is lemon tea with honey. - He said, sitting next to me. I took another sip, feeling the citrus taste, it didn't even seem like there was lemon in there, the taste was great and made me feel warm and comfortable, I smiled in the process. - Looks like you like it, no need to worry anymore. - Draven said with a smile on his face, he seemed relieved to hear that. - Thank you, Mr. Leblanc, for bringing me home and making me some tea. - That was a side of him that the man had not shown me when we were in the restaurant that day, and it was incredibly charming. - If you really want to thank me, don't call me Mr. Leblanc, I'm not older than you, I'm just your boss and teacher. - I said, leaning my head on the arm and the backrest of the sofa. - But no... - The man interrupted me. - There's no such thing, look at me! I don't want to be treated like you, and that's the end of it. -
I put the cup close to my nose and the smell was indeed great, so following this reasoning, I took the first sip and was surprised when the taste invaded my mouth. - Wow, is this really good? Since I didn't taste any garlic, it's almost nonexistent! - I said foolishly, looking at him, the most present taste there was the honey and lemon with some ginger, Ethan smiled before speaking. - I told you it was good, now take it all, and it will make you better, unlike that other tea you had. - He said, rolling his eyes. "Tea? I had another tea? Ha! What Draven did to me, but how did he know? I wondered as I made a confused expression." - I saw it on the little table when I put it on the couch, I could smell it, it was very simple it wouldn't have much effect. - He spoke as if he had a lot of experience with teas and colds. - And how do you know all this? - I asked, curious about his behavior. - You're going to tell me that you also know how to cure colds. - I teased as I smiled and took
- I asked if you like pepper, I'm thinking of putting some on. - He now looked at me. - Yes, I do. - I said, still feeling embarrassed to look at him. - Great, then I'll put some on. - He said as he went back to making his soup. - B-can I ask you a question. COF! COF? - Something at that moment had crossed my mind, but I didn't know if it was right to say it. - Won't your girlfriend think it's bad to see you helping me? - Ethan even with the way he looked was not ugly at all, and I think he would have many women accept him as he is, the man is so good at everything, I heard the man cough still facing the sink. - Are you sick too? - I asked, believing that I shouldn't make him help me since I was also sick. - No, I'm not. - he said, clearing his throat. - But if you are, you better get some rest too. COF! COF. - I continued, innocently, to the man in front of me. - I'm not, I was just surprised by your question! - he said, turning to me. - Why was that? COF. - I asked confused,
Ethan left after dinner, and since I wasn't willing to stay up I went to bed early, my body was so sore and exhausted that as soon as I lay in bed and felt the warmth of the blanket I blacked out, I woke up feeling the sun on my face, but it was still cold and freezing, I wouldn't go to the studio that day since it was every other day, so I would have plenty of time to rest and start my sketch. - COF! COF! - I got up, still coughing but feeling my body less sore and warm, probably the fever had already gone down, I got out of bed and opened the rest of the curtain since there was only a small gap allowing the sun to shine through. Outside everything looked very wet, and the sky still had clouds, so it would probably rain that day, I went to the bathroom to wash my face and do everything that should be done, I didn't change my clothes since I would be at home and would still feel comfortable and warm with my pajamas, I went to the kitchen and started preparing my breakfast, opened the
It didn't take Ethan ten minutes to arrive at my house, where I was already waiting at the door with my arms outstretched, ready to take the little puppy from his arms, who started wagging his tail the instant he realized my presence. - Akira! Come here! Let me hug you! - I said, taking the animal in my arms and feeling its soft and smelly fur. - It seems he really likes you. - I heard Ethan speak in front of me. - I like him too, don't I, sweetie! - I said in a childish voice and put him next to my happy face. - Come on, let's go inside, it's cold out here! - I kept pulling on Ethan's arm, and he followed me, closing the door behind him. - Thanks for bringing him! I was feeling lonely in here! COF! COF! - I said sincerely, as I stroked the dog's head. - I understand, but you still don't look very well, have you really had any dinner yet? - He asked, while giving me a worried look, and probably seeing my red face. - That's true, but that doesn't mean I won't have dinner, I just
- I don't think so since you don't have points, but rather large spots on your eyes and body, let's see another one. - I said as I switched to the next photo. - Siberian Husky? Hum, I don't think so, your eyes aren't even clear, and you have more flowing fur. - I switched back to the next photo. - Mountain Bernese, of course not, this one also has brown on the muzzle. - I didn't even compare them, since they didn't look anything alike. - French Bulldog, tell me, do you speak French? - I asked, and he tilted his head to the side. - I don't think so, and you don't even look old, this one looks like an old man. - I said, turning the cell phone over and showing it to him, who looked at it and wagged his tail. - Do you agree with me? Well, let's move on. - I scrolled to the next picture. - Hm! Border collie, this one is very cute! He looks just like you! - I showed it to him and the puppy let out a very thin bark as if he agreed. - So we found out who you look like! - I said, looking
- So you had a good childhood. - Ethan spoke thoughtfully. - Did you? - I asked as I put the plate aside and paid attention to the man. - I think if we talk about this, it's going to get very awkward. - I nodded my head in agreement, not judging him for not wanting to talk about his childhood, I didn't want to get into that subject myself. - Good, then let's talk about something else, what do you do during the day? - I asked, now resting my head on the back of my hand on the table. - I guess it's not very interesting, I don't have many hobbies. - Ethan shrugged. - Oh, you sure do enjoy doing something, you're just trying to hide it. - I said, trying to encourage him, since I wanted to know more about the man, I wanted to get as much out of him as possible. - I like to read, to run in the morning aimlessly, to observe the landscape, to create something with my hands, I'm really not someone interesting. - He spoke a little discouraged. - You are not uninteresting, everyone has the
- Please take me to Mr. Leblanc's art studio downtown, thank you! - I informed him, putting the food back in my mouth. - Very well, feel comfortable that the trip will be very fast! - He warned, already starting the car. I was really thankful to meet Mr. Joseph, he was such a kind and sweet man, his wife was very lucky to have such a kind husband, while the man was driving he divided his attention to the steering wheel and keeping a nice conversation, telling me about how his wife cooked delicious meals and how beautiful and happy their children were, listening to him made me feel immense desire to meet his family, but I know that it wouldn't be like that, after all no one would like to have in their home a woman they barely knew. When we arrived in front of the studio, Mr. Joseph stopped the car and I paid him the cost of the ride, we wished him a great day and said goodbye, I walked through the door of the studio smiling without noticing that Draven was beside the door. - I believ