Jayce’s pov
I don't know what is happening to me. I don't know why I like his company either. But I think he is a good person. I became what I was not. Now am eagerly waiting for his messages. And I started feeling like I wanna see his face. But It's better this way. Without seeing each other. That means I can imagine whatever image I can of him.
We have been texting each other for the last four weeks. I didn't feel fed up with him. I feel like something in my heart is filled. I think he filled that part in me. And I am happy about it. I am happy to call him my friend.
Leo’s Pov
Wooow... Life is beautiful now. He became my friend. Finally. I am really happy now. But I will keep my identity hidden for a while. That is better I think. I will convince him to come to my college with this identity. On the first day of college, I will tell him who I am. That will surprise him. We have an invincible connection with each other. Which is beautiful.
Leo’s Mansion
“Mom. I have a new friend. Who likes paintings like you”.
“Really?. Will, you let me meet him”
“No mom. I haven't met him yet.”
“Isn't he your friend? Then why don't you meet him”
“Well, he lives far away.”
“Far away?”
“Long story, will tell you later, now am a bit, busy busy mommy”
“Bye dear”
and Leo went to his room. “ he must be waiting for me” whispered Leo. “Hello buddy, I am home. how about you?” messaged Leo. “ me too”. Jayce replied.
“Jayce buddy..”
“Yes”
“May I ask you a question”
Jayce frowned, ‘what could be it’. He didn't reply.
“Jayce, you there”
“Yeah, sorry. Something caught up.”
“Ok. So may I ask you a question “
“Sure. Ask”
“Do you still consider me as a stranger?” Leo felt a bit sad after typing it. He prayed that the answer would be ‘no’.
“What made you think that way”. Jayce was surprised to hear that question.
“You never message me first. You never start a conversation. It is always me who initiates a conversation. And...”
“Ryan, you are just thinking too much. There is nothing like that in my heart. I consider you as a friend. No not just a friend my best friend. For you, I may be one on your friend list. But for me, you are my one and only friend and best friend. And I am happy to get you by my side. I never had an opportunity to talk to someone this closely. You let me be your friend. And I am glad about that. I don't usually talk about things like that. So don't make me talk this stuff”. Jayce felt sad, and happy at the same time. But he was glad to open his heart to Leo. Leo didn't message for a while. Jayce messaged him
“Ryan, you there”
“Jayce, I love you”
“Love you too”
“Jayce, not as a friend....”
“.....”
“Jayce”. Leo felt something hitting his heart. Fear of losing someone.
“......”
“Jayce, I am sorry. I shouldn't have said that, please reply”. Tears started following from his eyes. He couldn't control it.
“...”
“ jayce. Please say something “. Leo pleaded. He didn't mean to say this.
“....”
“ it's true that I slept with several girls. But I didn't feel like this with anyone.” this was a new thing for him. But he never expects things would become like this.
“...l”
“...jayce please say something “
“Shall we talk tomorrow “. Replied jayce
“Ok. But don't block me ok”..
“I won't, good night” replied jayce
“Good night jayce”.