Brutal Romance

Round 13: Drive

Expecting that today is going to be a blast goes full rebound that is what Marcus is thinking right now. All the happiness and excitement that he felt when Lucas agreed to come with them is now full of bitterness at its finest.

"Damn you Amo!" Marcus cursed under his breath. His friend has forgotten to mention that Lucas is bringing someone else with him. Moreover, it is not just somebody else, it is his boyfriend and he hated the idea.

Flashback...

Marcus phone rings and lit while he is one of his classes. Lucky him, he put it on silent mode earlier that morning if not, his professor will probably make fun of him or worse put him on detention. He ignores the call and focus on his ongoing class. Minutes later, it is once again lit. It is a message from Amo this time.

After his class had finished, he reads Amo's message.

"Lucas will be joining us this weekend."

Marcus eyes glow up in delight.

The idea of going to the beach is awesome but now that Lucas is coming there is more to it for him. Lucas rarely go out with them nowadays and they don’t know why. When he asked Amo and Kite, if something is wrong with Lucas they simply answered that he is busy that's all.

Marcus dialed Amo. Few more rings and he pick up. "Hello!" Amo said on the other line. "Amo! Are you sure he is coming with us? I thought he is busy these days?" Marcus said trying to hide the excitement, but his mind keeps running on ideas how to room with him. "Yes! I called him and he said yes to me alright?" Amo answered him as a matter of fact tone. "I see. Alright thanks Amo! See you on weekend." He ends the call with that.

End of flashback...

Now he is sitting at the back of the car trying to enjoy his sundae which taste bitter and unappealing to his taste buds. The reason is because Lucas is motioning Charles to feed him. It is irritating him. If only Charles is not with them, he is the one feeding him with fries and nuggets. To add more to his blowing irritation, his friend Kite is now leaning on him sleeping.

"Come on Kite you are way bigger and heavier than me! Lean on Amo instead!" Marcus complained which caught Amo's attention. "Why are you in such a bad mood today? We planned this trip to relax and now you are acting like a kid who got his candies stolen." Amo said as he shoves Kite on his shoulder because one sudden break and his face will slam at the backrest in front.

He never answered instead he put on his headphone and listen to the music.

Suddenly the inside of the car is silent.

Everyone else is sleeping except Lucas and him. Marcus is pissed off because they have been stopping at the lay overs one after another. It is because Lucas is fixing Charles hair that keeps on covering the shut lids of Charles. Lucas is afraid that when Charles woke up the hair strands will irritate his eyes.

An hour and a half Lucas parked at the stop on the expressway to finally have a stretch and empty his friend’s bladders. "Let's stop here for few minutes." Lucas said to his friends well to Amo actually since Kite and Marcus are now sleeping. Amo agreed so he tap both of them lightly. "Rest room break." Amo said to both of them.

"Charles, baby wake up." Lucas said trying to wake up Charles but can't avail. He is a heavy sleeper and he has a front row seat witnessing that. "He is always like this. Well, can’t be helped, I'll just buy him something to drink. He likes fruit juices and shakes." Lucas said while Amo is looking at the couple. He is smiling candidly how Charles has tamed his friend to that level.

Meanwhile, Marcus rolls his eyes, but the guys have not notice it.

Soon all of them are back on the car and Charles move and then open his eyes revealing his dreamy black orbs. "Good afternoon sleepy head." Lucas said while messing his hair. Charles just look at him. "I bought you this! You were sleeping earlier so I did not wake you up." He continued handing the raspberry apple fusion. "Thank you!" Charles replied taking a sip. "Yeah right did not wake him up but you wake us up." Amo said taunting his friend. "Shut up Amo!" Lucas said.

Lucas continue driving. It's another hour more before they can reach their destination. "Here take a sip." Charles said as he places the container of his fruit juice near Lucas so he can drink from the straw. Lucas felt happy with Charles simple caring action. "Kite! Do you want to take a sip also on my drink?" Amo said as he tries to imitate the couple in front of them.

In his surprise Kite snatch the cup and drink its contents. "Hey why did you do that?" Amo said complaining since Kite has drank more than half of his drink. "You ask me to drink on it!" Kite hit back. Amo is going to be insane if he tries to reason with Kite that what he said earlier is a joke. "God! I am going to lose my sanity all because of you!" Amo said as he holds his head in annoyance. Lucas just shake his head and smile while holding Charles hand.

At last they have reached their destination.

But Lucas is surprise they are on the top of a ridge with overlooking view of the islands and sea and much blue and green scenery.

"Are we on the correct spot Amo?" Lucas asked his friend. Sure, thing he can see the beaches, but they are far from it. Not even close enough. "We are, this is where the boatman will pick us up towards one if those islands where the resort I booked is located." Amo said. Then he dials his phone and talk to someone.

"Hello! Good day. This is Amo Yuichi, we are here at the meeting place. I see. Okay. Alright." Then Amo face them. "We should proceed at the concierge; they will usher us to the resort from there. The boys follow Amo. "Charles are you okay? You are sweating." Lucas said when he notices how Charles face is filled with sweaty droplets. "Yeah, just a little hot." Charles answered then Lucas pull his hanky and began to wipe the sweat away.

Marcus is stunned unable to process what just happened. This is the first time he saw Lucas lent his hanky to anyone. His is meticulous especially on his personal items.  But not with Charles. His face even went a darker tone. He is filled with jealousy and envy. Charles never requested it for he offered it and Kite noticed it.

"Watch it, don't act like a jealous bitch." Kite said before following the rest of the group. Marcus is trailing on them taking heavy footsteps. He hated being there, not able to speak up. "I hope this weekend to end!" He mutter to himself and then proceeded where everyone else is waiting.