Counting The Days (MxM)

Day Five

Chapter 5: Day Five

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It’s already past 00:00 o’clock and the four people are still awake and drinking.

“I’m tired already~! I had too muuuch!” Mick whined as he laid on the sofa in the kitchen.

“Mick, go lie down on one of the beds in the bedroom, okay?” Mason said as he pointed to the other room. “Lucas, can you help him?”

“Sureee~” Lucas that seemed extremely happy and even more drunk than anyone else there stood up and wobbled from side to side.

“Geez… It looks like we have to help you get there…” Mason said as he looked at Edward. ‘Isn’t he going to help?’

“I’ll carry both of them to the other room, you just relax.” Edward said as he stood up and took Mick by the shoulder.

‘I’m a man too, you know…’ Mason thought and then said. “I’ll help carry Lucas, it’s fine, I’m used to it.”

“Hm…” Edward didn’t say anything and simply took his friend to the other room.

‘Does he think I’m weak or something?’ Mason thought as he followed him into the other room.

After leaving Mick on the bed the student looked at it one more time and asked. “The beds are right next to each other… Do you guys sleep together?”

“No, actually Lucas sleeps here and I sleep on the folding sofa, it expands into a bed…” Mason explained as he laid Lucas onto the bed.

“I see…” Edward said and then caught the other student’s hand and led him to the other room while closing the door behind them.

“What-” Mason was surprised to be suddenly pulled by the hand like that.

“I’ve been meaning to ask you again… How about my kiss?” Edward asked as he smirked at the other male.

“That again? Stop fooling around, you haven’t even won.” Mason said as he pointed to the table where cans of beer and several bottles of less pricey drinks stood.

“So you will kiss me if I win?” Edward asked as to confirm as he let go of the other male’s hand.

“Sure, if you can beat me.” Mason smiled and sat once again on the table and poured strong liquor into both their cups.

“Then let’s do it.” Edward said as he sat back down. Both of them had been drinking the same things in the same quantity and neither of them seemed to be affected at all.

‘Does he really think I’m a lightweight or something? This is nothing in comparison to what I’m able to drink.’ Mason iternally boasted about his drinking skills as he observed the man in front of him. ‘Why does he want to kiss me so much though? What a weird guy… He doesn’t seem gay… Maybe bi?’

“You’re staring too much. Am I that handsome?” Edward smiled as he leaned in and grabbed the bottle to fill their now empty cups once more.

“Haha~” Mason laughed as he thought to himself. ‘So what if you’re handsome since you’re also an ass?’

“You didn’t lie when you said your alcohol tolerance is high.” Edward said looking genuinely impressed with the other student.

“You didn’t either. I’m surprised you’ve managed to drink so much and still walk straight.” Mason said teasingly to the other. ‘I hate to admit it… But somehow he’s really easy to talk to, this guy…’ He thought to himself as they continued to converse casually with each other.

“To be completely honest with you… I think my head’s getting a bit dizzy…” Edward said as he placed his hand on his head.

‘So he was faking it?’ Mason thought as he stood up. “Alright, I’ll unfold the bed so you can sleep. Do you want some water?”

“Haha… Suddenly you seem so caring now…” Edward said teasingly to the other.

“It’s a good thing we’re not at Uni tomorrow…” Mason said as he ignored the other student’s remark. ‘Of course I care… I don’t want you to actually throw up at my place. Who do you think will be cleaning it?!’ The student thought to himself as he unfolded the sofa and placed the blankets and pillows on the bed.

“Agh… Somehow I don’t think I can get up on my own.” Edward said as he groaned.

“Ah, I’ll help you, wait a sec.” Mason said as he walked back to the table and held out his hand.

Edward placed one of his hands on the student’s shoulder and the other he used to grab Mason’s hand.

‘He acted all high and mighty, but he actually seems to be quite affected…’ Mason somehow regretted having left the other student to drink so much. He helped the student to lay on the bed and covered him up with a blanket. Then as he attempted to leave the other male caught him by the hand and held him back.

“What is it? Are you cold? I could bring you another blanket if you want to.” Mason said as he looked down on the hand the other student held.

“Where are you going to sleep?” Edward asked as he looked around. There weren’t any other beds or places to comfortably sleep besides the floor.

“I have some work to do, so I’ll sleep afterwards. If you don’t mind I’ll just lay next to you.” Mason said as he tried to make the man let go of his hand.

“Work? It’s already so late…” Edward said as he looked at the watch on his left hand, while still tightly holding onto the other male with his right hand.

“It doesn’t matter how late it is… I still have to work a little bit, okay?” Mason said as he once more tried to pry the other student’s hand away from his own. ‘What’s with this guy’s crazy strength?!’

“Stay with me…” Edward said in a lowered tone as if whispering.

‘Ah… I guess I could send my other stories for contract tomorrow…’ Mason thought to himself and then replied. “Alright.” He went to the other room and took out another blanket and pillow, then came back.

“You’re back?” Edward asked, he looked to be in a bit of a daze.

“Where are your clothes?” Mason questioned as he looked at the student one year younger than him. The younger male had now been almost completely exposed; the only thing covering his body was his boxers. While the blanket he was previously covered up in was now casually standing off to the side.

“It’s hot…” Edward said as he placed his hand on his stomach.

‘He does have a nice body…’ Mason couldn’t help but think as he looked up and down the other male’s muscular body. Edward seemed to be well trained as he had good muscle mass, along with his already attractive features, it was a bit hard to look away.

“Aren’t you going to sleep?” Edward asked as he saw Mason was just standing there and staring at him in a daze.

“Yeah…” Mason replied as he laid out his blanket and pillow. Then wrapped himself with them.

“Haha, you look like a burrito…” Edward said as he laughed while looking at the other.

“I get cold easily.” Mason said as he turned to his side. “Goodnight.”

“Wait… Can you turn around for a second?” Edward said as he tapped the elder student on the shoulder.

“Yes?” Mason said as he turned to his right side to meet the other male’s gaze.

“The reward… I forgot about it…” Edward said as he leaned closer to the other student.

“What are you talking ab- Mhp!?” Mason tried to ask but was interrupted by the other student that tilted his head and went in for a kiss.

“The reward for winning the drinking contest. I’m giving it to you.” Edward said after their lips parted. Judging by his voice, he wasn’t drunk at all, and his vision was focused.

‘This prick’s been acting drunk this whole time?!’ Mason thought to himself as he pulled back from the other male.