Reece

The cold water was as comforting as it could be. The temperature however, didn't remain like that but seemed to have dropped so it felt warm around me. Adam was telling me about the girl he hooked up with last night while I was out waitering.

Adam didn't know I didn't want to hear those details because I haven't been able to say much after what I saw after my shift yesterday. The image was permanently stuck to my head and I have tried so much to get it out. But the end result is always the same; my heart aches.

I would never have believed seeing him with someone else would hurt me this much. I had always wanted him to leave me alone and now that he had, I wanted him back. He was stupid and annoying but he made me feel good and I haven't felt so good in years.

Why?

Why was he making me so sad and confused? Why am I the one sulking when he was out there living his pathetic life? Why didn't he run after me?

Why?

"Reece, are you even listening to me?" Adam splashed water at me and I frowned.

"Really Adam?" I really wasn't in the mood and I had a feeling I won't be today.

Today was our day off and from tomorrow I was back to covering Adam's shift for the last time. We had snuck into the pool right after it was cleaned because no one ever came in then. It reeked off chlorine and they would rather go to the smoking louge for games or the deck for fresh air and relaxation.

This meant we had the pool all to ourself but I wasn't making the most of it because of my stupid heart ache.

"Start talking," Adam said suddenly as he watched me, his brown eyes never leaving mine.

"Talking? Talking about what? I'm fine."

He swam to the side of the pool where I was, then lifted himself up until he was sitting on the edge. He looked down at me and said, "Start talking Reece. We came here to enjoy ourselves not mope around."

"I am sorry, Adam. I didn't mean to spoil our plans." I sighed, knowing I couldn't keep it from him even if I tried. He was my best friend. I sat beside him so both of our legs were the only parts in the water.

"Is it that Moon guy? Because I will kill him if he touches you again."

My eyes widened at his words. How did he know? I never told anyone about that day at the restroom.

"You told me everything." He admitted shyly. "You came in crying and I got alcohol from Cindy. I kind of know everything going on with the both of you." He laughed as he moved away from me in fright.

"I don't remember." Was all I could say. I didn't remember coming back into the room not to mention talking about Moon with Adam. If I didn't remember anything, then what else did I do?

I looked back at Adam and he quickly shook his head as if he read my mind, "We did not do anything. I can swear on that. You didn't even try to make out with me. You were more focused on asking yourself questions about your sexuality. Then you slept off."

"Adam-"

"I'm serious." He answered grimly. "Nothing really happened."

I felt relieved. I really didn't want to get anymore twisted than I already was. "I caught Moon kissing another man."

Adam gasped dramatically and seemed to have shifted back to the high school girl he was when I wanted to rant about my girlfriend problems. "Oh no he didn't. Isn't that what they call cheating?"

I laughed. I could not help but be happy when Adam was being like this. It always brightened my mood somehow. "Yes, Adam. That's what they call cheating. But he wasn't technically cheating since we aren't going out. I just know that it hurts more than it should."

"That means you like him then."

"Like him? I hardly know him well. Sure he doesn't like kids but wants a family and is a workaholic but that's it. I don't know who he is under all that money and expensive suits."

"And if you did?" He wiggled his brows at me and I shook my head laughing.

"You aren't helping."

"Actually, I'm serious. I don't care if you turn whatever. As long as you are my friend, I can live. Why don't you just toss your whole idea about 'being gay is wrong' out the window and just embrace what you have here with Moon? He is ready to spend, if possible, all the money in the world on you. From the way he was always asking about you, I think he likes you very much. He looked extremely worried."

"Not what I saw when I saw him." The image from then flashed in my head and I frowned, remembering how he just stared at me and wasn't even bothering to move. Like he wanted me to see him kiss that other man.

"Reece, just stop thinking and do what you want to do."

"I want to punch him."

"Then do that." Adam ruffled my wet hair then stood up and headed for the towels, leaving me confused. "Come on Reece, we've got to go. The mentainance crew will be back to open this place."

Mumbling curses at my best friend for leaving me blank, I got up and got my towel from him and dried myself up. I turned to head for the door but I heard the handle rattle.

"Damn. They are already here." He grumbled then turned to me, "Get in the supply closet."

My jaw fell open, "What? Come hide with me!" I whispered so my voice wouldn't be heard.

"Get in, now!" He commanded seriously and I simply obeyed. Adam was hardly ever serious and if he was, you better do what he says.

Just as I closed the supply closet door, I heard the front door open. There was a quick pause which only built up my anticipation and anxiousness but when I heard his voice, my heart sunk.

The way moon said Adam's name made me feel jealous for some reason. He said it so softly and out of curiousity. I wanted him to say my name like that. I wanted him to see only me but why? Why was I even thinking like this? Why do I even feel anything for h-

"Where's Reece?" Moon's voice echoed in the almost empty pool.

I'm here, I wanted to scream but something kept me quiet.

"In his room. I don't know." Adam replied cooly.

"Please, I need to see him. I want to apologize."

"Why bother when you had that sexy hunk all to yourself yesterday."

"Wha-"

"Think I didn't see you sucking on his face like Reece didn't exist?"

"What are you talking about? That was a surprise kiss. I didn't even know he was into me."

"I thought you were The Fred Moon who could get anyone he wants. Gay or Straight."

"Please, I don't disturb Straight men except if I were dared to do so and besides, I am The Fred Moon and I can get I want."

"You are a just vile, irritating faggots who just wants to stop the population from growing."

Moon laughed, not even sounding the least bit annoyed by that. "See kid, if you have checked your google, you would know the world is practically over populated. Having a little sex here or there ain't gonna do shit. If any of my ex want, they could go out and give birth to 300 kids and I wouldn't give a fuck. I'm living my life for me and every other person could go fuck themselves."

"And Reece? He's straight and he actually doesn't want to be with you. Did someone dare you or is he one of those ones that you just wanna fuck for the sake of having sex then you dump later?"

I froze. Why was Adam doing this? What was he trying to prove?

"Listen Kid..."

"I'm not a kid, Moon. I am a man like you and so is Reece. We might not have the money but we should at least be treated as one."

"What are you implying Adam?"

"I'm asking you, why are you running after Reece when he has told you no? Don't you think he is man enough to make his own decisions? Look Moon, you have one last chance to try to win my best friend over, if he says no again, I want you to stay as far as hell away from him. He ain't your toy or one of your exes. Treat him like the man he deserves to be treated as."

Then I heard the door open and close which meant one of them was out. I would have suggested it was Moon but since Adam didn't come to meet me, I decided to stay in. The door opened and closed again which meant no one was in the pool except me.

I got out of the pool room after a while and went straight to my cabin. Adam and I needed to have a chat because what happened in there was clearly unnecessary.

However, the moment I entered the elevator, I regretted it. Moon stared at me making me freeze in my spot. I couldn't move with his eyes on me and after everything Adam said, I couldn't help getting embarrassed. Seriously, why did we just have to meet in the elevator?

"Reece..."

God, he's talking to me. I tried to calm down to the best of my ability and gave him my straight face. "Moon."

He looked away from me and stared at anything that wasn't me. What Adam must have said really got to him.

"I'm sorry for what you saw yesterday."

"You mean you kissing some random dude? Sure whatever. It wasn't like we are together."

Moon frowned at me but I failed to acknowledge it. I rose a brow at him and smirked.

"Look Reece, I'm sorry for forcing myself on you since the moment you knocked on my door. I just thought you looked amazing with kids and you didn't just want to have sex with me. It was something new and I liked it. I just want you to give me one last chance, okay? I'll make it up to you."

"And if I say no?"

"I'd be off your back. You would never hear a word from me again." He looked sincere and that scared me shitless.

I didn't want Moon to disappear. That was the last thing I wanted but if he did, I wouldn't be going through this ache I was still feeling. It would hurt at first but I would get over it. I do have my best friend to comfort me during that time.

Looking back at Moon, I didn't know whether to say yes or no. I wasn't just confused for the sake of being confused, I was confused because I did like the arrogant man in front of me but I was too scared to accept him.

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I am so fucked up.
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