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The doorbell ranged.
Jack was alone in the apartment, moody since the fight with Rayane earlier in the school's bathroom. He trusted Rayane, he really did. He knew his words were hurtful, but to see him so easily charming with another man, just to prove he was right, that was too much for him.
He stood up from the couch where he was working and went to open the door. Rayane was there on the other side, with a grin on his face.
Jack left him there without a word and went back to sit on the couch in front of his books and started to write his cards again. Rayane followed him, closing the door behind him.
-So, you already start your cards ? He asked while taking seat next to Jack.
-Are you really planning to act as if nothing happened ? Or maybe you'll send me a voicemail later ?
Jack was still not looking at him. Rayane seemed more uncomfortable.
-Yeah... About that, he said, I realise that it wasn't cool... I mean, for real I never felt anything for Diego ! I was just trying to...
-To prove you were right, even though it would hurt me on the way ?
-I never wanted to hurt you. For me it was always super clear, you're the only one I love ! I don't care about anyone else !
Jack stopped writing.
-You know, he said still looking to his books in front him, it is the first time I feel like I'm important to someone else. I was always used to be the guy that no one sees. It all changed when you arrived in my life, except today I felt like it was all going back to that time, you were not seeing me anymore and I was lonely again.
-It's not my fault if other people are too dumb to see how wonderful you are Jack. But I saw it on the first day, and not because you were wearing those weird things on your eyes.
-What did you see in me that day then ?
Rayane was beginning to smile again.
-In class, you were the only one to say something nice about me. Even though I was acting like a jerk towards everyone else. And in the courtyard, you answered back, standing on your ground. Though you had all the reasons to want to punch my face.
-Oh I wanted to punch your face, I just didn't know where it was.
Rayane laughed.
-What I mean is, you were the only one able to see me, the real me, behind the jerk.
-One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes, said Jack.
-Saint-Exupéry, yeah, and you're also more intelligent that the average people here !
Jack laughed and looked at Rayane in the eyes finally.
-I love you so much Rayane, it just hurt me to see you putting so much importance into that stupid bet and Diego, I was just jealous to not be the center of your attention I guess.
-No but, I realise it wasn't really nice. I have the tendency to always want to win, always be at the top. My father was pushing me to act like this. Always be the best, always win, always better than the others, and when it wasn't the case he was so mad. So yes, when I win a bet, I feel vallued somehow.
-He's not here to judge you anymore. Who cares who's winning that stupid bet. It doesn't make you better or worst anyway.
Rayane took his hand.
-I'm sorry I hurt you, he said.
-And I'm sorry for my words earlier.
Rayane smiled brightly to him.
-Come on, give me a hug ! He said while pulling Jack into his arms.
They stayed like that for a moment, just enjoying the contact with each other and the relief of being able to pass that first fight.
Rayane pushed back a little bit and kissed Jack tenderly. Jack kissed him back with more passion.
Quickly the heat started to rise, their hands started to explore each other's body and soon they were on top of each other on the couch.
-I want you so badly since this morning, said Rayane with a hoarse voice.
-Me too !
Jack forgot completely about the cards, the schoolworks and forcus only on Rayane.
*
A little bit later, while they were getting dressed again, the mood was much lighter.
-Luckily nobody interrupted us this time, commented Rayane.
-Yeah it would have been really awkward, said Jack while buttoning his shirt.
-Yes ! But I really liked it !
Jack laughed.
-What a surprise, you just had what you wanted for winning your stupid bet !
-Even though I lost it in the end, admitted Rayane with a low voice.
-What ? Wait, what am I hearing ? Answered Jack. This is a big day ! Mr Rayane Saeed lost his bet ?
-Yeah, yeah it's ok, it appears it wasn't me he was looking at but Amel.
Jack laughed out loud seeing how disappointed Rayane was.
-Ok, maybe we will not spend the rest of the day on that topic now ?
-Oh but you will ! There are a lot of cards to write !
Jack pushed the cards and books in front of Rayane who sighed deeply.
-Ok, I suppose I deserved it.
-Totally !
He started to look at the books.
-But you know, this Diego is a really nice guy, you should come with us next time.
-As long as it's not a shitty bet again, said Jack. Good work !
He kissed the curls of Rayane's head while getting up.
-Wait, where are you going ?
-Well, because I'm the best boyfriend you could dream about, just in case you have a doubt, I was planning to make us some coffee and maybe some crepes, because the afternoon will be long and I already know you will try to escape it.
Rayane smiled to him.
-You're clearly the best ! He said.
Rayane settled down on the ground and started to write the cards.
The door of the apartment opened and Jordan entered. He was talking to someone on the phone and greeted them waving his free hand before going to his room to continue his conversation.
-That was close, said Rayane laughing when the door of the room was closed. I don't think he would have reacted as well as yesterday if he had found us on the couch five minutes ago.
-Yeah probably not ! Said Jack from the kitchen. I'll wait for him for the crepes just in case. Continue your work you ! There's a lot to do !