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His stance was nothing special. Perhaps a little personal. He was still denying himself the fact that he was happy to have him back here in front of him. After a month of absence, it was hard not to feel a little awkward. He looked him over, taking note of any changes. The details of his face were just as he remembered. Alaine stayed rooted to his spot as the male leaned on the counter. He could see a range of emotions flash across his face when he spoke. Oddly enough, his face remained blank when he asked if he was seeing anyone. He averted his gaze as Liam questioned him in return. Alaine hadn't been seeing anyone. Hadn't had the time even if he wanted to. But secretly he was hoping everyday that he might see Liam. To catch him showing off on stage or just lingering in the doorway to his office. Knowing he had been quiet for too long, at last he merely shrugged and tucked a lock of hair behind his ear. "Just curious is all." he said.

Picking up a clean rag, Alaine moved to clean the back counter. He still felt like he needed something to keep himself busy. Unfortunately for him, the counter wasn't long enough to keep his thoughts from racing. He wasn't sure what he should say, but it felt like there was something that Liam at least wanted him to say. Putting the rag down, he turned back to face him and came towards the edge of the counter. Leaning forward, he pressed a quick kiss to his lips. "Welcome back." he mumbled, turning away from him and going back to his cleaning.

Hiding away in the office, he listened to the sounds of various people coming and going. He could hear lockers being opened and slammed shut from down the hall. As well many conversations being had as they passed. None of them interested him enough to listen long and he didn't think much of it if his or Samuel's name was brought up. There was bound to be at least some kind of bitching. The minutes ticked by and he started feel himself calm just enough to think that he might be brave enough to man the bar tonight. It was a Friday night and they were likely to be packed. Perhaps enough to avoid looking for Liam......On second thought, maybe not. As he laid there going over his options, the office door soon opened. He peaked up, half expecting/half hoping that it would be Samuel. Instead, there was the very man he was trying to avoid. He looked over what little he could see of him, taking note of his now bare chest. He rolled his eyes as the male teased him. "Wanna make a bet?" he teased back. In Samuel's absence he practically lived in this office. What was another night?

What Liam had done while he was away was his business. Though a call would have been nice, he was sure he had his reasons. Alaine had been so busy by himself, he didn't have his own time to pick up the phone either. It was rather hypocritical of him. What mattered most was that he was here now. Alaine was annoyed with himself enough to pass it off as annoyance with Liam. He watched the male smirk and invite himself further in to the cramped room. He made no remarks. It was useless to try and make him leave. Alaine stayed in his spot, not even moving his legs out of the way to allow the male a seat. He thought a moment after the male spoke. He, of course, had been kidding about the bet. There was nothing Liam had that he could neither take nor ask for himself. "Isn't it about time you get on stage?" he replied. Unfortunately for him, the clock was in plain view. Plenty of time to linger. He sighed quietly and rolled over to his side. "How about this, come find me after your shift. We can go grab some coffee or something." Alaine wasn't particularly interested in betting. he was barely interested in coming in to work tonight. If the male wanted to spend time with him, he rather he just come out and say so.

At the moment he wasn't sure what he was feeling. Except like a complete mess. A part of him wanted to rant and rave about how Liam should have been more responsible and had the sense to let him know he was even still alive. While another just wanted to bring him close and never let go. Coffee, breakfast, any excuse to spend a bit of time with him. Liam must have seen something in him that was off putting. He nodded quietly when he spoke and didn't try to stop him when he left. He lay there, watching him go and waited all of three minutes after before rising from his spot on the couch. Crossing the room, he poked his head out. Nowhere in sight did he spot Liam. He quietly closed the door again and locked it behind him. He really wasn't in the mood for working right now. An hour or two was just enough for the nap he needed. Plopping back down on the couch, he resumed his previous position and tried his best to relax until sleep found him.


A couple of hours later, the club was in full swing. He could hear the thumping music, the hum of the crowd. Rubbing his eyes, he sat up and looked towards the clock. It was just after midnight. There was a good two hours and a half hours to go until closing. He wondered if the male would meet him. He glanced towards his desk with a bored look. Work could wait. He was more or less caught up with everything. And anything he missed could be sent on to Samuel. The man needed a nice, large stack of something to do that didn't include his German lover. He rose from the couch and unlocked the door. Opening the door, he walked down the hall to the source of the noise. There he lingered in the doorway and looked as far as he could see for the male. Even when he still didn't spot him, he remained where he was standing.