Page 112 of Sixty Meters Under
I need to go find him.
“What is it?” Leticia tightened her grip on his hand.
“Nothing. Let’s go to the bar.”
His friends congratulated him one by one, and more people approached him, but Lennart couldn’t focus on anyone anymore.
“Dude, are you okay?” Liam shook his shoulder.
“I… I need to go find–”
“Find what?”
Lennart stumbled forward, unable to finish his sentence, and Liam prevented him from falling just in time.
“You’re wasted. Let’s go to your room.”
?
When Ryosuke heard buzzing, he froze and looked wide-eyed towards the door. It flung open, revealing dead drunk Lennart and dumbfounded Liam.
“I’m sorry,” Liam paused. “Did we enter the wrong room?”
“You’re in the right room,” Ryosuke said and pointed to his right. “But you need to enter that door.”
Liam blinked a couple of times, and Ryosuke added, “I’m here temporarily. Lennart gave me this room. He stays in another one.”
“Hm… I see.” Liam grinned.
“Bathroom–” Lennart groaned and Liam helped him reach the door.
He left Lennart to finish alone and stepped back.
“I kind of thought you’re waiting here for Lenny, heh.”
“What? No!” Ryosuke’s face turned bright red.
Liam snickered. “You don’t sound too convincing.”
Ryosuke stared at him, not knowing what else to say and not reveal his true feelings.
Liam raised his hands. “Okay. I’m leaving.” He retreated towards the exit and added with a wink, “Have fun.”
Ryosuke opened and closed his mouth, but when the door shut after Liam, Ryosuke could see Lennart step out of the bathroom. He swallowed hard when their eyes met, though Lennart’sgaze was mostly unfocused. He held onto the doorframe, and Ryosuke realized he would need help to get to his room. Ryosuke jumped to his feet to assist him.
“Are you alright?” he asked.
Lennart smiled. “You’re here.”
“Yeah. I’m here. Let me help you get to your room.”
“That’s not necessary.” Lennart tried to walk all by himself, but lost his balance. Ryosuke prevented his fall and walked backward since Lennart headed forward with him as a support.
When Ryosuke’s legs touched the bed, he warned, “We’re going in the wrong direction,” but Lennart ignored him and they both fell on the mattress. Ryosuke landed on his back and Lennart ended up on top of him.
Ryosuke’s eyes went wide and he didn’t even have the time to protest when Lennart’s lips connected with his.
This is not happening for real! I… I must be dreaming or something.That was Ryosuke’s first thought while his heart threatened to jump out of his chest.
