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And it was in that instant that Desmond truly learned the meaning of the term Whip Lash. "I'm sorry. What? Please tell me you're joking." Though the longer he looked at Alex, he realized that no. Alex was not joking. "Well, uh... That's ..er surprising. ...But why?"

"You're insane too. I'm sorry, but you are." He sighed sinking into the couch next to Alex. "You are a impulsive, over dramatic imp who was nothing but a pain in my a** for the longest time." Des said flatly. "But, I know that you're confident in whatever you do. You'll figure something out Alex." He said as he ruffled the younger mans hair.

"I think I knew, deep down, that you weren't." Des mumbled. "But I was still dealing with my ******** up of a relationship. And some people don't just rebound quickly from something like that." The purple haired boy just crossed his arms and sunk into the couch. "You know it wasn't because of you that I said no right? My answer seriously had nothing to do with any of your antics and shenanigans Alex. I just didn't know if I could handle it just then." Then he sighed, running a hand through his own hair. "Alex, don't bottle it up and shove it away alright? Trust me when I say that's not how to go about this. To go about anything."

"You'll find someone Alex. It just takes time.." Des frowned, reaching over to actually wind and arm around Alex's shoulders. "I'm sorry if I hurt you back then. I didn't mean to and that was never my intention." He awkwardly rubbed at Alex's shoulder when the younger haired man started to cry. "You don't know what the future holds Alex... Maybe you'll realize you like him too. Maybe you won't. Did you ever think of.. just taking a break from everything? Don't go out with anyone.. in uh, that sense. Maybe go take a extended weekend and go visit some friend. Anything to clear your mind.. And then see what happens from there.

"It was just a suggestion Alex..." Des gumbled. "Luka wasn't hiding.. If that's what you think. He wasn't home.." Des admitted. I opened the door and he almost ran me over trying to get outta there. Now I know why.." Again Des frowned. He really wasn't sure what to do. "It's okay Alex. I'm sure he know you wish things could be different. I don't think he's mad at you or anything."

"He doesn't want you to sit around here and mope you know. He'd want you to do something... even if you can't exactly move." Then of all things, he laughed lightly. "You know.. You must have him wrapped around your finger because I have never seen him move that fast for anything. He must really think highly of you." And growing up with Luka, Des had seen a lot of things. "You know.. truth be told, he's never been good with relationships either."

"I can see if I have some acetaminophen somewhere." Then he snorted. "Uh no. This is Luka remember? Luka's that stray cat you can't get rid of after you feed it once. I'm pretty sure he want's to be around you. He was just trying to give you space. "He got used a lot... back where we use to live. People would use him, constantly, to make either a boyfriend or girlfriend jealous... Or even some times to catch the eye of someone they really wanted. He learned after a while.. But there were some times where he got crushed pretty bad."