"Hey, Alexis. Wake up. I need you. Alexis, oh hi," Xavier said greeting the man in Alexis's bed cheerfully. It was three a.m. and since Xavier couldn't sleep after thinking about everything Chase had said, he figured it would be best if he went to his friend's house to share the recent development.
"I assume you're Lee?"
The man nodded, pulling the cover over his body. Xavier had to admit that Alexis did good. The man was fine. And in a Gong Yoo, ridiculously hot kind of way. Especially those abs.
"Are you Alexis' friend?"
Xavier nodded.
"I am. Her best friend. Don't worry, I'm gay."
Lee's eyes suddenly widened in recognition.
"Oh! You're Xavier. Nice to meet you," Lee said. Suddenly Alexis turned towards Lee burrowing in his warmth.
"You feel so good Lee. Can we-"
"Lexi? Your friend is here and he's standing over your bed," he said quietly She blinked her eyes open at Lee before turning around to face where Xavier was standing.
"What are you talking about Lee-XAVIER! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE! GET OUT!" she screamed.
"I will, but I-"
"Go into the living room and wait for me to get dressed. Leave!"
"But-"
"NOW!" her voice had reached a decibel that Xavier was sure could shatter the windows in her apartment. Even Lee winced. Xavier practically ran out the room slamming the door behind him. It was minutes later when Alexis came out in a fluffy pink robe glaring at him. Her hair looked like a bird's nest, and she looked as if she could murder him on the spot.
"He's really handsome, that Lee," he said with trepidation. Alexis pointed to her couch, and Xavier immediately took a seat.
"Why are you over here at almost four in the morning?" she whined. Xavier sighed.
"I have some news. And I need your help on how to deal with it. I couldn't wait until tomorrow morning to tell you. But first, did you bring me some leftovers?"
Alexis rubbed the sleep out of her eye before giving a slight nod.
"Yes. We went to an Italian place, and I got fettucine. Now what is it?"
"It's Chase," he started only for her to groan.
"Not this again. Xavier, you need to-"
"Chase admitted to me today in our apartment that he's been in love with me for two years!" Xavier said in a rush. Alexis eyes widened comically before she slumped back on her side of the couch.
"I'm going to need more information."
For the next several minutes, Xavier explained what Chase told him verbatim. And when he was finished, Alexis took one look at him and burst into laughter.
"What is so funny?" he asked. Alexis pointed to Xavier.
"You. You are freaking hilarious."
"What-"
"Not only is he hopelessly in love with you, but you are just as in love with him."
"I'm not."
Alexis smiled.
"Oh, yes you are. Xavier you've been on a couple of dates, but they always end badly because you always compare them to Chase. Even the last guy said that he hopes you get with Chase before it's too late."
"He never told me that."
"No, but he told me when I passed him on campus months ago," she said calmly. Xavier's eyes widened. "You don't hate Chase, you like him. You just hate that you couldn't figure him out. But now that you know all there is to know about him, why don't you go back and tell him your feelings? Your mom even knows you're in love with him, but you're too chicken to do anything about it."
Xavier lowered his gaze at her perfect deduction.