Smiling, Bill stepped aside, giving Ian the space to walk out from his room. “Sorry. I thought you were sleeping so I made my voice louder. . .” Bill replied in a low voice. Lower than usual yet it was calm and collected. But it sounded like he was cautious with his words and was giving Ian the full authority of him, submitting himself for Ian. “I-I was in the bathroom. I did not hear you first,” Ian mumbled but Bill still got it. “Uhmm. . .” Bill said as if he had no words to say. Yet, Bill remembered what Ian told him an hour ago. Hesitation awakened in him as he was thinking twice if he will open up the topic now or should he save it up for later after they had their dinner. Before Bill could even make a decision, Ian made his way to the kitchen area, making Bill follow him with his

