I Am Yours, Mr Chevalier!
The Part 65
"See you, Larry."
Baras says goodbye to his boss. The middle-aged man waved his hand. The barrel snaps its thick coat, preparing to ward off the cold that will hit it as soon as it comes out of McFadden's Saloon.
The girl looked around. Outside the bar, the streets were empty. Only one or two cars passed. He hoped that one car would suddenly stop in front of him and the driver following him walked up to his apartment, saying he just happened to pass by and see Laras.
Barrel smiling knot. With deep breaths. Four weeks after his return from Wichita to see Ben, the man only called him once. That was all their talk was so awkward as usual, without trying to express each other's feelings.
Laras did not want to bother Ben because the man looked so busy with his tour. Seen from his activities in the vlog with his band, which Laras occasionally watch on their youtube channel. The last that Baras knew they were in Los Angeles.
The barrel sped its way away from McFadden's Saloon, passing a wide pavement in front of towering Tudor City buildings.
"It's such a rush, Miss?"
Barrel gasp. Stopped step. But did not immediately look towards the origin of the sound. Had his brain been erring, until he hallucinated hearing the voice he missed.
"You're in such a hurry, miss?"
Laras looked back. Squeezing his eyes a few times, making sure he didn't see wrong. Make sure what is in front of him is real and not a hallucination.
The figure in front of him smiled as he moved his palm left and right, either wanting to resuscitate Laras or just a small wave. Her long blonde hair poked out from inside her hoodie. Dancing in the cold night breeze.
"You .. are in Manhattan?" said Laras terbat.
Ben raised his hand, advancing his lower lip. "I guess so ...." Then her big, adorable smile came out.
"Since when?" ask Laras. In the heart want to be patted jidat many times. Why not just scatter and embrace the man who was standing two mater in front of him.
"Aren't you going to give me a welcome hug for my return to Manhattan? Rather than just standing there like seeing a ghost" Ben said, making Laras blush.
With a slow step Laras walked closer towards Ben and awkwardly hugged the man. Barrel closed his eyes. Enjoying the warm flow that radiates throughout his body. The pain of holding longs for several weeks disappeared instantly.
Laras let go of his embrace. Then look at Ben sharply. "Why do you always show up all of a sudden like this!" yelling Laras while hitting Ben's chest slowly.
"Your surprised expression is too precious to miss."
Laras. "I didn't even hear you parked the car" Laras said, looking down at Ben's car, which was parked on the side of the road not far from them.
"Because I'm a ninja." Ben chuckles.
"Wow .. that's amazing" Laras said.
"I'll take you, yeah" bargained Ben.
Laras pointed towards his apartment building, which had already begun to be seen behind other buildings.
"It's close" he whispered.
Ben grimacing. "Maybe you would invite me to drink wine or .. speak all night .. or .. mmm ...." Ben rolled his eyes as he twirled his fingers.
"Drink wine and talk all night good ideas," cut Laras while raising his eyebrows.
"Deal .. come on."
Ben pulled Laras' hand and took the girl on a walk through the buildings and gardens of the deserted Tudor City. Baras unceasingly boasted his smile. Occasionally glanced at Ben who was accidentally also looking at him. The barrel grimaces alone trying to look as normal as possible. It would look stupid if Ben saw her smiling to himself.
***
"Why stand there?" asked Ben who was astonished to see Laras standing in front of the door of his room, looking at Ben without words.
" Ogh .. sorry," Laras immediately walked towards Ben and sat down beside him giving a distance of half a meter.
"It's good to see you again, Laras," said Ben, sipping his glass of wine.
" Me too" answered Laras.
Ben lit the cigarette. Glancing at Laras while putting on a teasing smile.
"How was your tour?" ask Laras, trying to reduce his awkwardness.
"It was great ...."
Laras. He picked up his wine glass and wet his dry throat.
"Emh .. Laras, can I stay here?" ben asked, making Laras cough because there was a little wine liquid that made him choke. "You okay?" asked Ben while patting Laras' back slowly. Barrel raised his palm to signal he was fine.
"But I only have one room .. if you don't mind sleeping on the sofa," said Laras. Chest rippling. What is Ben planning?
"I don't mind" said Ben as he smiled a smile that didn't know what it meant. "I also don't mind if you'll offer me to share the ranj..."
"Owh Ben .. Do you want to eat something? I'll check the contents of my refrigerator." cut Laras while getting up from his seat. His chest was pounding loudly. Ben just gawked at the movements of Laras who looked nervous and awkward.
"Damn! There were only a few slices of pizza left over for lunch." The barrel stands while holding the refrigerator door open. The girl breathed a few times.
"I'm not hungry, Laras .. come here," Ben chuckled from behind the couch. Peeping Laras who is now walking pacing back and forth in the kitchen.
"Okay," said Laras soon. Then walked with a pounding heart and sat back next to Ben who was smiling absurdly. The man unfastened his hoodie jacket, staying in a white t-shirt wrapped in his tattooed body. Laras swallowed his saliva with great difficulty. The body felt cold hot as if doused in ice water then struck by fire simultaneously.
Ben cleared his throat once. " Emm .. Laras, don't get me wrong, I know you're not ready for .. emm.you know ...." Ben twirled his palm, trying to find the right words to convey to Laras. Yet failed. "I'll wait ..." said Ben in the end.
Laras again swallowed his saliva with great difficulty. Now his throat is completely dry. He needed a glass of wine to wash it.
I really really really want you, Ben. The barrel closed its mouth quickly.
"Come here ...." Ben opened both his hands. Prepare to hold Laras' body in his arms. Doubtfully the girl approached and leaned her head against Ben's chest.
Barrel closed his eyes. Like getting a backrest to release all the burdens in his life. Instantly the girl felt that life in New York no longer felt hard to live.
"Bbn ...."
"Yes?"
"You just let your car by the side of the road .. What if it's gone?"
Ben took a deep breath.
"Leave it."
***
