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When had I fallen through to an alternate dimension?
How was I supposed to get home?
“We’ll get this cleared up so you two can go forward in a healthier manner. Don’t worry.” Crazy man stepped into the apartment. “This is very nicely done.”
“Thank you.” Leif actually smiled. “That sounds like a very good idea, as well.”
What the fuck.
I still wanted to go home, right?
Chapter 2
Leif
Ender was watching everything like he’d landed on another planet and wasn’t understanding the local language or customs, but it was just making tea, so I wasn’t sure why he was acting so oddly.
“This is lovely.” The screaming man whose name turned out to be Eli surprisingly became sweet and polite, actually crossing his ankles as he sipped the tea I’d made for him. “You have a lovely home. I never thought these could be so warm.”
Focusing on the loft made everything easier to deal with and it didn’t seem to be triggering for Ender, so I didn’t try to change the topic.
Besides, I liked our place.
“It’s usually all the metal and white.” I shrugged as Eli nodded, still looking around and studying the loft. “We saw a few of those and they were cold and boring. It’s the warmer walls and the brick that really makes the difference.”
And the price, but we liked living together and we liked the neighborhood, so it wasn’t too bad.
“You found an interesting place.” Eli finally settled back in his chair, gaze bouncing between me and Ender. “It goes well with your interesting friendship.”
The logical part of my brain which liked privacy and organization said we should not tell the screaming man anything that could be used against us in a court of law or with a hitman…but Ender was getting weird and I wasn’t sure what the hell was going on.
He’d been watching the pups?
How had I not realized that?
Yes, we were at the point where we needed an expert to step in.
“I think so.” Throwing caution and common sense to the wind, I did my best to look relaxed as I took a sip of the berry tea I’d made us. “We’ve been close since high school, but we’re moving into a more interesting phase of our lives. Like the loft.”
Eli looked pleased, which might’ve made Ender nervous based on the way he sucked in a breath. “I’m glad to see that you’re not completely blind to the changes in your relationship.”
I was mostly blind because I was still very confused about what he seemed to think he was seeing, but telling Eli that felt like it would be a strategic mistake. “Thank you.”
Now what?
My brain was working overtime trying to sort everything out, but Ender’s showed signs of being stuck. “I was looking at the lingerie. The new line is very pretty.”
Eli and I both nodded, but I wasn’t sure what was going on. “This feels like he’s trying to convince everyone in high school that he’s straight again. Tell me I’m reading this wrong.”
Ender appeared to decide that his tea was fascinating, so I focused on Eli who was frowning and studying Ender again. “I’m sorry. I can’t do that.”
That was frustrating.
“Tell me about the men your friend usually dates.” Eli swept his hand toward Ender, making me suddenly realize I’d gotten distracted during the introductions.
Eli seemed to have a curious ability to fuck up everyone’s brains.
“Ender. I’m sorry. He’s Ender and I’m Leif.” I chuckled when Eli cocked his head. “The slightly weird names were what bonded us as friends when we met in high school.”
