Counting The Days (MxM)

Day Six

Chapter 6: Day Six

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“I had such a great night’s sleep!” Lucas said as he went into the kitchen.

“Glad to hear it. Is Mick up? Breakfast is ready.” Mason said as he laid out the last plate on the table.

“Wow, what a big breakfast! I’ll go wake him up right away… Wait, where is Ed? Did he leave?” Lucas asked as he rubbed his tired eyes.

“No, he went to the store to buy some things… as compensation…” Mason murmured the last words under her breath and her roommate couldn’t hear them.

“Alright then.” Lucas said as he headed to the bedroom to wake up the other student.

‘Edward that bastard…’ Mason angrily thought to himself as he remembered last night’s events. ‘Kissing me out of nowhere… He’s going to pay big time for what he did!’ He had been so surprised by that kiss that he ‘accidentally’ kicked Edward off of the bed.

“I’m back.” Edward said as he entered by unlocking the door, then placed the keys in his pocket.

“Don’t even think about it, you prick. Give my keys back here.” Mason angrily said as he noticed the man’s movements.

“Found out so easily, huh… Why are you so angry though? It’s not like I would crawl up in your bed at night or anything~” Edward said teasingly as he handed the other male’s keys back to him.

“As far as I know you, that’s exactly what you’re going to do if you keep my keys.” Mason replied then took the grocery bags and turned his back to the man.

“Sorry about last night, alright? I was really drunk and-” Before Edward could even begin to explain himself he was interrupted.

“Shut it, it doesn’t matter, now sit down and eat.” Mason said as he pointed towards the table.

“Sure thing…” Edward said with a smile on his face. ‘So he isn’t angry after all.’ He thought as he sat down in front of his plate of food.

“Good morning!” Mick said in a cheery tone, the effects of drinking yesterday seemed to have worn off quickly in his case.

“Ah… how are you so cheerful? It’s still early for me…” Lucas complained as he rested his head on the other student’s shoulder.

“Haha, that’s cute~” Mick said as he patted the elder student’s head.

“You two seem to be closer than ever. Did something happen last night?” Edward teasingly asked while looking at his friend.

“Of course not, what could happen?” Mick said as he sat down on the table in front of his plate of food. “Looks great! Did you make all this Mei?”

“Yes, I hope you like it!” Mason said in a cheery tone.

“I think it’s great.” Edward said after quickly taking a bite from the food.

“…aha.” Mason said as he glanced at the person’s direction.

‘So you act all cute with Mick, but not with me huh…’ Edward thought to himself as he smirked and continued eating happily.

“After you’re done can you guys just leave the plated in the sink? I’ll wash them after I do some work.” Mason said as he went to sit on his desk and open his laptop.

“You’re not going to eat with us?” Edward asked but his words were completely ignored by the student.

“He usually eats while cooking and then just starts working.” Lucas said then continued eating as usual.

“I see…” Edward said as he looked at Mason who already had his headphones on and had began writing on his keyboard.

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“Here…” Edward said as he handed the elder student a cup of coffee.

“What?” Mason asked as he took his headphones off.

“Coffee, I bought some while you were working.” Edward explained and continued to hold the cup in the air until the other person took it.

“Thanks.” Mason replied and took the cup in his hands. “This is from Costa Café isn’t it?” He asked as he looked at the label on the cup.

“Yes, you don’t like it?” Edward questioned as he went to sit down on the sofa.

“That’s not it… It’s actually pretty far away from here. I was just wondering why’d you go out of your way to buy it for me…” Mason looked down at his cup, he took the lid off and checked it’s contents.

“It’s a cappuccino, Lucas told me you liked it.” Edward said as he took a sip of his own coffee cup.

“Somehow, you’re acting kinder to me these days. Why’s that?” Mason decided to be straightforward and just ask what caused this sudden change in the other male.

“Can’t I be kind to you without a reason?” Edward smirked while glancing at the other student’s direction.

“I find it weird that you’d ignore me and then suddenly take an interest in me.” Mason explained and looked straight at the other student.

“I like you, that’s why I’m acting the way I do. So would it hurt you to be kinder to me?” Edward said as he placed his coffee cup on the table and stood up.

“Why should I be kind to you, if you are the one that likes me? I never said I feel the same.” Mason said without taking his eyes off of the man that was approaching him.

“Then… I’ll have to make you fall in love with me…” Edward said as he placed his hands on the other student’s desk and leaning in as if to kiss him.

“Good luck with that.” Mason said indifferently and turned to work on his book again without minding the other male.

“You act so cold with me… Yet you’re so cheery with Mick and Lucas, what’s up with that?” Edward questioned as he continued to tower over the other student.

“Because they aren’t assholes like you are…” Mason said while he continued to write his novel. ‘This is brilliant… I can make this character in Counting The Days to resemble Edward…’ He thought to himself and continued to hit the keys.

“How should I call you? Mason or Takano?” Edward asked with a smirk on his face and then turned his back to the elder student and went back to sit on the sofa.

“What?” Mason’s hands stopped as he heard his pen name being mentioned. ‘Does he know?’

“I was just wondering… After all you go by ‘Takano Masamune’ online, so I got interested.” Edward said as he took out his phone and opened up the app where he reads.

“Fine, you found out that I write gay smut. So what?” Mason questioned with an indifferent voice as he stood up and went to sit on a chair to face the other student.

“Nothing much… I don’t want to blackmail you or anything.” Edward said as he took another sip of his coffee.

“Then what do you want?” Mason asked while crossing his arms.

“I told you… I like you.” Edward said while showing his phone to the other person.

‘That’s… All my books are there… He’s read everything?’ Mason thought as he saw the other male’s phone. “I see, you said you were a fan of mine before. I didn’t know you like my novels that much. Do you want an autograph?”

“Rather than an autograph…” Edward stood up and approached the other student, leaning into him once more. “….I’d rather have you.” He said in a low whisper.

‘I can feel his breath on my skin… What a creep…’ Mason thought to himself as he gently pushed away the other male’s jaw away from him. “Not interested.”

“Then I’ll have to work hard.” Edward said as he gave a smile to the other and pulled away.

‘This guy, is he seriously trying to pursue me?’ Mason wondered as he observed the other male’s movements.

“Do you want me to keep you company for today?” Edward asked as he leaned back on the sofa.

“Company? What for?” Mason questioned as he folded his hands once more.

“Didn’t you notice? Lucas and Mick went out today. I thought you might be lonely here so I stayed.” Edward said and finished drinking his coffee.

“Ah… They went out, that’s great.” Mason simply remarked. ‘At least Lucas is having a nice time.’

“I noticed this before… You’re trying to help Lucas get with Mick, right?” Edward questioned.

“If you already know, it just makes things easier.” Mason simply remarked.

“Then, I can help with that as well…” Edward said as he crossed his arms.

“And that is?” Mason asked, he didn’t seem to have too much trust in the other.

“Date me… We can go out on double dates, them both plus you and me.” Edward explained with an attitude of a business person.

“Is that your deal?” Mason asked with an indifferent voice.

“I’ll also put in a good word for Lucas, even hint to Mick about his feelings. As his friend I know he’s pretty dense for things like that.” Edward said while looking directly at the other’s eyes. “What do you say?”

“So that’s it? You want me to pretend to date you, so we can bring those two together? That must be some kind of joke.” Mason was about to reject the suggestion but then the other student continued to speak.

“You don’t care if Lucas is happy or not? Aren’t you his best friend?” Edward asked as he smiled teasingly.

‘What a manipulative bastard…’ Mason internally cursed at the other for trying to play with him. “Fine, I don’t really care. I’ll pretend to date you, but only while in front of them.”

“That’s fine with me.” Edward said as he stood up and headed for the door.

‘He agreed more easily than I thought…’ Mason thought to himself while observing the other’s movements. “You leaving?”

“Unless you want me to stay?” Edward asked as he turned to look at the other.

“I don’t really care. Do what you want.” Mason said as he went back to his desk to continue working.

“Tell me what kind of sweets do you like.” Edward said as he was putting his shoes on.

“Sweets?” Mason questioned.

“I’ll buy you some. Also… if we’re pretending to be dating, I have to know more about you.” Edward said while smiling brightly. “I want to be a good boyfriend.”

“You don’t need to get anything, I’m fine.” Mason said and opened up his laptop once more.

“Come on, let me get you something you like. Or do you want me to surprise you instead?” Edward asked teasingly.

“Sure, surprise me.” Mason said with an uncaring tone.

“See you in a bit then…” Edward said as he unlocked the door. “I’ll be taking your keys dear~”

“Don’t call me that.” Mason angrily said after the other student.

 ‘Is this guys serious? Well… I guess he is. He did say he really loves ‘Takano Masamune’ so I guess that’s his obsession… Fine then…’

After being left alone with his thoughts Mason wondered why the other was so attracted to him. Soon enough he came to the conclusion it was because Edward didn’t see him as “Mason Taylor” but rather as his favorite author “Takano Masamune”.

‘It’s fine if he likes me as an author…’ Mason thought as he continued to type on his keyboard. The words on the screen were ‘Counting The Days, Chapter 6: Day Six…’