# 𝟎𝟑 ; 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 .ᐟ

ㅤ andrew can see a spark in neil's eyes . fine , he'll indulge him . he tugs neil over , between his legs , and lets his thighs hug neil's waist as he tilts neil's head up ﹠ throws an arm over his shoulder . “ sounds like —- ㅤ

ㅤ andrew puts the coffee down and takes the candy cane , unwrapping it to stick the straight end in his mouth . he shakes his head in response . “ no , i'll do my business tomorrow , ” he replies , affer taking the candy out —- ㅤ

ㅤ “ . . . ” pure silence . he's giving neil a look that says he's not reaching for the stars here . suppose he'll just have to surprise neil with some nice clothes before the weekend comes . dead eyes look forward ﹠ he takes a —- ㅤ

ㅤ andrew would arch a brow at the agreement , if only he wore more than one facial expression . the lack of external feelings doesn't compare to what's inside . constant numbness , then ... whatever he feels for —- ㅤ

ㅤ “ one date , ” andrew compromises . he settles against the counter , then hops up onto it to take a seat . legs dangle and feet kick a few times . he thinks about how he wants to give neil everything . “ not at —- ㅤ

ㅤ andrew isn't a liar . he means it when he says he hates neil — every rotten part of his being — and , yet , the idea of a separation between them feels like an act of betrayal . “ not if you're hoping for a date between —- ㅤ

ㅤ there's something in andrew that rushes him forwards . he kisses neil like he always does : like his life is on the line here , like he could run away at any moment ﹠ slip through his fingers . call it desperation , call —- ㅤ