Edward took Eugene's advice and was in front of Lazlo's place. It was a small apartment near the train station, probably overpriced because of the location. Lazlo didn't have a driver's license so it was probably for convenience. The door was kind of hidden behind the first floor's stairs and you had to walk next to the first floor car in the parking to get to it. It looked like a house rearranged in apartments and Lazlo's place was basically the basement, without the garage. Edward knocked once, he didn't have any answer, he knocked again. He didn't see or hear about Lazlo in about a week but he didn't worry too much as he was quite busy and Lazlo said he was in his finals. ''Can I help you?''

A voice on his left asked him. Edward had a hesitation, so they asked again ''Can I help you?''

-ehm Yes! I'm looking for Lazlo, he's not here?

-He just left, you're his friend?

-Yes, I … I'll just come by later then, thank you

And he then walk back to the street, walking up the drive way near the person, it was an old lady with a big green winter coat and gloves (it's not that cold) Edward though.

-is he doing okay?

-is there something wrong with him?

-well, I'm supposed to give him this but,

EVICTION LETTER was stamped in red on the envelope

-I never see him, he doesn't answer the door and the landlord keeps trying to reach him

- Why?

-Because he has late payments he says

- (Lazlo …really) is there a way I can reach him?

-Lazlo?

-no, the landlord, and I can take this too? I'll pass it

-Yes, thank you, sorry to be bothering you this is all quite troubling

-it's okay I understand, you won't have any more problems with this don't worry

Lazlo had been running around all day, papers to give and late studies, he couldn't go back home too early neither, trying to stretch the conflict with his landlord until the end of the finals at least. Just a couple of weeks that's all it takes, but he didn't give him a chance. He can't work full time when he's studying, summer is near too, '' I'll have the money in no time …I'll even pay the weird extra he wanted, just give me some time'' He left the train station and took a small path behind the building, got in by a small window. He's been avoiding the front door lately, the old lady won't stop trying to give him what seems to be an eviction letter …it's probably not but he can't afford (literally) getting evicted now … so he buys time getting in and out from the back window.

He quickly took his shoes off and went to the main room where

-woah!

-I'm not that scary …

Edward was sitting at the table, which … he clearly cleaned up, the dishes were made too (how embarrassing)

-What are you doing here?

-The front door wasn't looked … Which brings the question …why would you get in by the back window

-eh

-Just kidding I know you're avoiding your landlord

-…The old lady told you?

-Yeah also gave me this, you got evicted three days ago

Edward who was on his phone the whole time finally put it away in his pocket, looked at Lazlo while standing up, he was looking down, horrified. Edward let go of a small laugh and went to hug him briefly

-Hey don't worry, you're not anymore, well, you still are but you can stay until July.

-What?

Lazlo looked at him a bit confused

-I paid him, your landlord, he should leave you alone for now.

It took a moment for Lazlo to understand what was going on, so he was going to be okay for the rest of the trimester …

-I'll pay you back I swear!

-You don't have too.

-I will

-okay but more importantly …this is worrying …how long have you been living like this

-ah ….yeah I didn't have time to clean up and

-no I mean … going around the block and passing through the window

-ah …three weeks, how much did you pay him?

-I won't tell you that, but, what are you going to do, you only have a couple of weeks to find a new place.

-I'll look for it in my free time.

- Will you miss this place?

-No, not really, the neighbours are weird…

-I saw that … if you want you could …

-…

-Move in with me

-Edward I'm really not sure about this…

-Why not

-I mean you already paid for my rent … and I won't be able to pay you back for a while, I feel like …this is too much

-too fast?

-yeah ….and it's your place

- ah ..pff, we could have a house! And a dog!

Edward was joking around now making a creepy face, '' too fast eh'' ''we could get married'' Lazlo laughed, embarrassed and happy at the same time.

-anyway, offer is still on the table …literally

Edward then placed the eviction letter on the table. Lazlo asked

-would you like to stay?

-don't you have studies to do?

-yes but, it's been a while

-I'd like to

Edward then took a second look at Lazlo, something looked different

-What's the matter?

-Are you …are you eating properly?

-ehm yes I …Edward?

Edward feeling Lazlo's sides and arms, he looked a bit embarrassed and tried to put distance between them

-You lost weight

-haha ehm ….oups?

-I'll make something for you stay here and study, I'll be back in a sec

-wait I …

He then put his shoes on and quickly left before Lazlo could protest

Lazlo was now alone in his apartment, Edward had cleaned up most of the place, didn't go in his bedroom apparently, just the kitchen, table and trash. Lazlo felt really embarrassed, he really was neglecting himself and his place recently and didn't want Edward of all people to see it.

Edward asked him on a couple of dates after they hooked up, and they were now in a romantic relationship so to speak. Lazlo was kind of busy and felt a little bad about how Edward was taking most of the initiative, but he really liked him and felt as though he wasn't bringing anything to the table. He felt like, he didn't understand what Edward wanted from him. Normally in a relationship, there is some kind of balance between what you give and receive. You're with someone because they give you something somehow, not material but emotionally. Maybe he was overthinking it. After all, it was the first time he really started going out with someone who he truly loved. Lazlo stopped on that thought, (no it's not love, we just met, well, started dating, it's just a crush or something …)

He looked at the door, maybe it would be fun to go grocery shopping with him. Edward asked him to go live with him, a little by obligation but still. How would it be living with him? Lazlo thought about the times he spent at Edward's place, he wakes up early, his place is mostly silent, he doesn't put music or noise, he doesn't have a TV, just a computer, and they watched some movies on it. The windows are almost always open, there are plants in the kitchen where there is most of the light. It's a nice and relaxing place of all things, it feels safe. He did fall asleep more than once on that couch. Lazlo let out a small laugh and smiled thinking about it.

He has a guest room, which is also like a second small living room where his books are. He uses it like a small library. There's a desk there with a dying cactus '' I water them too much apparently'' he said after being asked how do you even kill a cactus. He said it's a guest room for now but he was thinking of removing the bed and just use it as is. He said it used to be for his brother who stayed with him for a while. Now thinking back on it he did mention his brother moved in with him for a while after his breakup, maybe he was worried about Edward living alone.

Maybe Edward doesn't like living alone. Lazlo tried not to rationalise too much. Nobody likes being alone. Lazlo was thinking more and more that moving in with him would be a good idea, he wanted to get to know him more too. Maybe just for a little while? Edward's place feels nice and smells nice, Lazlo then wondered if Edward though he was a slob for not cleaning up his place … Lazlo looked at his text books …he wasn't studying like he was supposed to do. He cleared his mind and focused on what he had to do, trying to finish everything as fast as he could so he could spend more time with Edward later on.