Taking Love Advice from Near (…Again?)
"There was a traffic jam." Near announced the second Mello opened the door for him. "That's why I'm late. I told Gevanni not to find a parking space because we're going to keep this short."
"Oh yeah," Mello gestured for Near to come inside. "How's that working out for you? You've been with him for…what it is? Three weeks now?"
"I'm here to talk about yourrelationships. Mainly the miscommunication that's been happening between you and Matt for…what is it? Three months now?"
Mello detected the slight hint of sarcasm in Near's voice. "Very funny, Near."
"Why is anything that Gevanni and I do of any concern to you anyway?"
"It's nothing. Just…Matt and I have a bet."
Near ignored him, despite the fact that he had asked the question that prompted Mello's answer. "Why couldn't we do this over the phone? A visit like this is unnecessary."
"I hung up too soon last time," Mello acquiesced. "I didn't want that to happen again."
"So you're acknowledging that you need my help?"
Mello gritted his teeth. "Don't make this harder than this already is."
"You said you wanted the report from the psychologist." Near, getting straight to business, handed the aforementioned document to Mello. "Here it is. In summary, the main thing the psychologist advises is that you need to communicate with him. Be honest and direct with him, she says, because she can see that your feelings for him are deep and genuine."
"Can you?" Mello asked. "See that I care about him too, I mean?"
"Yes." Near admitted, and Mello recognized that this was big of him. "For the record," Near held Mello's gaze unflinchingly. "I'm doing this for Matt. Not you."
Mello looked away. "I know."
"Is this all you needed me for?" Near motioned to the document Mello was holding.
"Yeah." Mello held the door open for Near. "You know the second you walk out of here, I'm going back to hating you." Mello said lightly. "Whatever truce we had for this is ending now."
"I'm fully aware, Mello."
"Just makin' sure."
"We shouldn't have another reason to call another truce." Mello knew what Near meant. He was saying he shouldn't have to interfere with Matt and Mello's relationship again because he wanted to see it saved.
"No. This won't happen again."
"And, Mello…" Near stopped before he reached the steps.
Mello met his gaze.
"Don't break his heart. Because if you do—"
"You'll release holy hell on me?"
"That and more."
Near turned to go.
"Say 'hi' to Gevanni for me," Mello called.
"You know I won't do that." Near said back.
"Will you take out your security cameras anytime soon?"
"Not until I have to."
Mello paused. "Near…"
But he was already out of earshot.
I'd say 'thank you,' but that'd go to your head.
Plus, you already know.
Mello rolled his eyes, almost amusedly, and shut the door.
A/N- I'm baaaaack. :3 I know, I missed you guys too. Seriously, a whole freakin' lot. But now that we're back together, we can celebrate me continuing this story (this calls for cake, confetti, and a brontosaurus jumpy tent!) :D
And a special thank-you to Polishag, who is not only perfect but double perfect :D, for bringing me out of the cave I had retreated to when my life was swallowed up by school and writer's block so I could continue this story. Thank you for reading and praising this and… the next chapter :o!
doneiloveyouadieu,
Meohy :3
P.S. Can you believe it's been a year? Isn't that crazy? I promise I won't leave you for that long again :P