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Claude back away from Tala, never had he felt so fearful then he does right now. He could feel warm tears flow from his eyes as he bit back a sob that threaten to rise from deep within his chest.
"What's the matter?" Tala sneered at him. "I though you wanted this."
Claude shook his head. "…I…" He whispered, but his throat has closed up due to the sobs and tears. He shook his head again and quickly turned around, making a dash for the front door.
He ran through the open door, ignoring Tala's call to return. He shook his head to dislodge the tears that were blurring his vision. Never in his life had he expect Tala to react in such a way. He knew that he would be angry and hateful, that was his greatest fear. But now, Tala himself scares him more than anything right now.
He continued to run, run as far away as possible. He was running blindly, not knowing where he was going. His head was bowed as tears continue to fall, no matter how hard he tried to will them away they continued to fall.
His legs suddenly gave out from under him and he fell to his knees, succumbing to the sobs and tears. He sat on the hard ground, his face buried in his hands, his slender frame was being racked by shuddering sobs.
He didn't want this to happen. He never meant for this to happen. Yes, he was jealous that Tala was too busy sleeping around to even look at him, he can't deny that. Over time he got to know Tala and found himself falling for him, but not once did he show any interest in him. He thought that once Kai and Miguel got together and he became his cleaner it would be the perfect excuse for them to spend more time together.
But even then, Tala was more interested in other people and sleeping around.
He has constantly went over Tala's bad points over and over in his mind, but he still found himself in love with the red head. He just can't help it. He loves Tala for who he is.
Finally the tears subsided, but, Claude continued to sit on the ground, sitting on his legs. His arms hung limply at his sides, his chin resting on his chest, feeling pathetic. His eyes hurt, his chest hurt, his throat hurt. There simply wasn't a part of him that didn't hurt.
After what seemed like an eternity, Claude found the strength to climb to his feet and look at his surroundings. He soon realized where he was. He was about a five minute walk from Miguel's apartment.
He willed his body to walk towards the nearby apartment building. He needed to be with someone who understands, someone who could help ease the pain.
He eventually made his way to Miguel's apartment building and now found himself looking at his door. He lifted his hand and gave a couple of timid knocks, feeling exhausted from all the crying. The door opened to reveal Miguel's lover, Kai.
"Claude?" He asked, concern abundant in his voice.
Claude opened his mouth to say something, anything, but found himself giving a strangle sob as he fell into another fit of tears. He fell forward and landed in Kai's chest. Kai quickly wrapped his arms around him and led him inside, gently sitting him down on the plush lounge in their sitting room. Claude refused to let go of Kai's shirt so Kai was forced to sit down next to him, gently rubbing some comforting circles on his back, whispering small words of comfort to the distressed boy.
"Hey, Kai was there…" Miguel walked into the sitting room wearing a pair of cargo shorts and a t-shirt, a towel on his shoulders showed that he had just had a shower. He was looking for Kai only to find Claude crying in his boyfriend's chest. He bit back a gasp and quickly made his way over to his best friend and teammate. "Claude?"
Claude shook his head and continued to sob, but this time in Miguel's chest. Miguel knelt on the floor with Claude crying in his arms. He gently rocked him back and forth, whispering comfort to him. He glanced over his shoulder to look at Kai. Kai gazed back at him, sadness etched across his delicate features.
"I screwed up." Claude sobbed.
After a long while, Claude eventually stopped sobbing and sat on the end of the large lounge suite, his knees pulled up to his chest, his long, slender arms wrapped around his legs.
The silent was disrupted by the shrill noise of the telephone. Kai glanced over at the phone and stood up. "I'll get it." He whispered, leaving Claude with Miguel.
"Claude?" Miguel whispered, gently running a hand through the silver locks. "What happened?"
"He hates me." Claude whispered pathetically.
Miguel opened his mouth to ask who when Kai walked back into the room. "It's for you." He said, looking directly at Miguel. "Do you want me to tell them you'll call them back?"
"It's all right." Claude answered for him. "I'll be ok."
Reluctant, Miguel nodded and stood up. He sent one last glance at Claude and shared one with Kai. They pause, gazing at each other and then Kai nodded, taking a seat next to Claude again. Miguel nodded to himself and walked out of the room to speak into the telephone.
"Hey." Kai said softly, turning towards Claude. "I know what you've been up to."
Claude instantly stiffen, feeling tears in his eyes again. He was startled when he heard Kai chuckle next to him.
"Just so you know, I thought it was brilliant." Claude's eyes instantly widen at the words. "I wish I thought of it."
Slightly embarrassed, Claude managed a small smile. "Really?" He asked. "You don't…?"
"Listen, I had to go through hell and back to get Miguel, remember?" Kai said, giving Claude a quick wink.
"Yeah." Claude said, relaxing slightly. "But your plan worked." He whispered.
"That's why you were crying, isn't it?" Kai asked, his eyes turning soft and sincere. "Tala did something, didn't he?" He sighed when Claude nodded. He reached up, wrapping his hand behind Claude's neck, lowering him down so his head rested on his shoulder in a small display of affection. "I'll go talk to him, all right? He may be my best friend, but that doesn't mean I'm above kicking the crap out of him."
Claude chuckled and nuzzled his head into Kai's neck, feeling the soft fabric of his scarf against his skin. Since Kai and Miguel had gotten together, he and Kai have become fast friends. At first he was a little weary of the Russian, after hearing all the rumors but now he knows they are all false and the person, or persons, who made them up should be shot.
It was all because of Kai's interference that he was able to get out of Spain and away from Barthez who was still roaming free. Tala doesn't know about that, only a small group of individuals know the circumstances as to why he and Miguel suddenly arrived here. Aaron and Matilda were lucky, they had relatives that could look after them until Barthez was captured and locked away. He and Miguel had no where to go.
He reluctantly removed himself from Kai's gently show of comfort and excused himself. He headed towards the bathroom to wash his face, bumping into Miguel along the way. After reassuring his best friend that he was ok, he walked into the bathroom, gently closing the door behind him. He felt slightly better than he did before.
Miguel walked into the sitting room, finding his boyfriend sitting cross legged in the middle of their two seater lounge. "What did the two of you talk about?" He asked.
Kai gave a small smile as he stood up and sauntered across the room to stand in front of his lover. He lifted his hands and placed them on his shoulder. He leaned forward and gave a quick peck on his lips. "Oh, I just reminded Claude what I had to go through to get you."
Miguel laughed as Kai gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Would you like to remind me sometime later?"
Kai winked again. "I'm not too good with words, so I'll just have to show you, won't I?"
Poor little Claude (throws a shoe at Tala's head) Oh, if you're wondering what Kai had to do to get Miguel, well it was… it's a secret (pokes tongue out) Nyah!
Tala: In other words, she can't think of anything.
...Damn you, Tala.
Next chapter: Lectures are boring but sometimes they are important.
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