Day 12

"I can't believe I'm saying this but I think I should take you back." Erik is rubbing circles on Alex's back as Alex is leaned over the toilet puking what's left of breakfast.

"I'll be alright just give me a couple minutes." Alex lets his head rest on the wall behind the toilet enjoying the cold touch to his overheated body.

"Look at the state of you." Erik places a damp cloth on Alex's forehead and sees the bags under his eyes. "You're a complete mess."

"You made a promise Erik." Erik hears the strain in Alex's voice.

"I'm not very good at keeping promises." Alex tries to glare at Erik but only manages to grimace in pain.

"Please Erik I need to find him." Alex says between gasps. Erik just nods his head and Alex rests his head on Erik's shoulder.

Day 25

"I don't understand how you and Charles can play this for hours." Alex is staring at the chess pieces.

"It's very entertaining just takes patience." Alex rolls his eyes. "And you my friend have none."

"Stop being so cheeky." Erik lets out a laugh. "Can we just do something else?" Alex runs his hands through his hair.

"Like what?" Erik puts the chess board away.

"Watch the stars." Alex scratches the back of his head.

"You think watching stars is more entertaining than chess?" Alex turns his back to Erik and walks over to the window. Erik watches as he puts his hand on the glass.

"I know it sounds stupid but it's what my family used to do." Erik feels slightly bad.

"Ok let's go then." Alex smiles as Erik leads him out to the truck. Alex struggles to get on top of the hood but Erik helps him up and Alex puts his hand behind his head. "I'm sorry." Alex turns to face Erik.

"It's alright you didn't know." Erik doesn't believe him and Alex reaches for Erik's hand. "I guess that's what we both have in common…we're both alone." Alex squeezes Erik's hand.

"Yeah we are." Erik leans forward and gently kisses Alex. Alex is in pure shock and realizes he's kissing back. As Alex pulls away he jumps off the truck and runs to the hotel room.

Day 26

"You're avoiding me Alex." Alex freezes and turns to face Erik.

"No I'm not." Erik raises his eyebrows.

"Yes you are and I know why." Alex gives him a weird look. "So we don't have to talk about last night's kiss." Alex blushes a little. "We don't have to talk about it unless you want to."

"No I don't want to talk about it because if I do then I have to explain why I enjoyed it so much." Alex admits.

"Have you ever kissed a guy before?" Erik seems intrigued.

"I'm not talking about this with you." Alex yells.

"Why not?" Alex glares at Erik but he just shrugs his shoulders.

"Cause I like you…why are being so talkative all of the sudden?" Erik makes his way over to Alex. "You hate making small talk."

"So do you but here we are." Erik is mere inches away from Alex and Alex feels like his heart is going to burst. Erik moves in for a kiss but Alex stops him.

"Don't." Erik stares at Alex confused.

"Why not?" Alex takes Erik's hand in his and places it over his heart. Erik feels Alex's heart as it beats 10x faster than it normally does.

"I don't think I can stop if I let you." Erik smirks and smashes his lips against Alex's. Erik pushes Alex up against the wall never breaking the kiss and Alex lets out a moan. Alex wraps his legs around Erik's waist trying to bring him even closer.

Day 134

"I don't think I can do this." Alex is staring at himself in the mirror.

"Alex he's here there's no turning back now." Erik wraps his arms around Alex's waist while planting kisses down his neck.

"What am I supposed to say?" Alex closes his eyes as Erik continues to kiss him. "I'm so glad that I found you but I'm not going to be here for too long so enjoy me while you still can."

"Don't stress about it." Erik keeps nibbling on his skin and Alex can't help but let out a moan. "You'll know what to say when you see him."

"Stop." Alex pushes Erik away and starts getting dressed. "You better get dressed too we don't want Charles to be putting us on dish duty again for being late to breakfast." Alex throws Erik's shirt at his face.

As Alex and Erik enter the kitchen they see Scott waving his hand for them to come sit by him.

"What took you guys so long?" Alex blushes and Erik shakes his head.

"Yes what did take you guys so long?" Charles puts his newspaper down and looks over at them.

"We forgot to set the alarm clock." Charles rolls his eyes and Scott starts laughing.

"Scott can I talk to you after breakfast." Scott looks at Alex confused.

"Why can't you just tell me now?" Alex lets out a sigh.

"It's not really a subject I can bring about at the kitchen table." Alex says hoping Scott will understand.

"Ok." Scott continues to eat his breakfast.

After breakfast Alex takes Scott to his room. Scott plops down on the bed and Alex sits beside him.

"What do you want to talk about?" Scott stares at the ceiling.

Alex takes a deep breath though that doesn't do much to calm him down. "I'm dying Scott." Alex blurts out.

"What do you mean?" Scott sits up and sees a tear fall down Alex's face.

"I'm not going to be here for that long but I need you to be brave and live life." Scott gets up from the bed his fists clenched.

"Why did you come and find me then?" Scott yells. "Why bother interfering with my life if you're just going to leave it again?"

"Do you think I want to leave you…you're all I have left." Alex lets out a painful sob and Scott goes to hug his brother. Alex clings on to him scared to let go.