Fragile Happiness (MxM)

Work As Usual (2)

Chapter 5: Work As Usual (2)

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As I was lost in my internal rant Kane turned to me and said something I wouldn’t have expected him to say before…

“I think I like you.” Kane said in a serious voice, yet I couldn’t help at laugh. There was no way he’d like me, I mean there really isn’t much to like. Not to mention how much I dislike him…

“What do you mean by that?” I played dumb even though I already knew what he meant. Still doesn’t hurt to confirm right?

“I like you, in a romantic way…” Kane said while looking at my eyes, I turned to look away out of discomfort. I’ve never really liked people looking me in the eyes as they speak. But wait… he said in a ‘romantic’ way? Did I really hear that right… I had just assumed he liked me as a friend. If he means as a boyfriend than that’s an entire different story!

“I’m sorry but I don’t really get it… You’re attracted to men?” I asked just once more, there is nothing wrong in making sure…

“No, I’m not into guys… but I like you.” Kane answered with a bit of a pause. The heck does that mean? Does he not think I’m a man? I’ll have you know I have everything a man does!

“That doesn’t sound right… I’m a man you know? If you’re not attracted to the same gender, there is no way you’d like me. But if it was a joke then you really got me!” I said in a professional yet friendly tone. Even though I seriously dislike this guy, I wasn’t about to ruin our working relations just over some silly joke.

“I’m serious… I think I’ve fallen for you…” Kane however insisted it wasn’t a joke. That made me angry because at this point he’s either a strange p*****t or maybe just a great actor. Both of which pissed me off just thinking about it…

After all Kane is one of the tops in the Financial Department, so many people look up to him and adore him. Not to mention all the women that swoon over him.

It would definitely break all their gentle maiden hearts to find out the man they’re in love with is into a guy like me…

It’s not like I’m not attractive, I’d say I’m probably a 6/10 you know? Not too high but not low enough to make your eyes hurt by looking at me. I think it’s a great balance I have there.

While Kane is a solid 11/10, yes you heard me, the man is off the scale! That’s also one of the things that pisses me off so much about him. He’s a young twenty six year old man that looks and acts like a professional in his field. He’s only been here for a short while but has managed to make more sales than most of our veterans. In that regard he’s really capable, as well as good looking and intelligent… To top it all off he’s even humble…

What is there not to dislike about him? He’s the definition of someone who is ‘too perfect’.

And now this hot stud is confessing his feelings for me at the company cafeteria of all places…

“I think you have some issues to resolve on your own. I will be leaving now.” I said to him as I attempted to get up but he caught me by the hand.

“Wait!” Kane said as he grabbed me, thank God I am wearing gloves, if he were to touch me without them, I might have gotten a panic attack just now.

“Don’t touch me…” I said in a low calm voice trying to keep it together still.

“I forgot… I’m sorry…” Kane said as he let go of my hand.

Ah… it feels warm, I hate it… I’ll have to wash my gloves again… Or maybe I should just change them all together?

“If it bothers you I won’t mention it again… but allow me to continue helping you get over your fear.” Kane said in a worried voice, why is he getting so emotional all of a sudden? His face looks serious as well, so it wasn’t a joke after all…

“Alright, but I’ll tell you now… I have no feelings towards you.” Not any good ones anyways. But I will keep the second part of what I wanted to say to myself…

“It’s okay, I just wanted to tell you. I won’t force you into anything you dislike.” Kane said in a calm tone, his expression seemed more relaxed than before.

What exactly does he take me for? ‘not force into anything’ Does he think he can overpower me or something? I mean I am a man as well, and I’m not as weak as I look. So it’s really insulting for him to act so high and mighty.

“Can we meet after work today?” Kane asked in a calm voice while looking t my eyes again. I hate it when he does that…

“Sure, whatever…” I couldn’t hold back from speaking casually to him. To Hell with being professional around co-workers. This guy is going to be the single exception of that rule.

“I’ll come to your Department to pick you up then…” Kane said with a small smile on his face and turned to his food.

I just went back without thinking too much on it. Why did he seem so happy that I agreed?

It makes me feel strange each time I think about it… Probably because I really dislike him… That has to be it…

It’s just because I guy I really don’t like said he likes me… So that’s why I have this strange feeling inside…