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Jaylan nodded at Lauren but he saw the scowl that Kaine had, and it didn't make him feel any better. So he took a breath as Lauren tried cheering him up. He had a small, but sad smile at Lauren as Kaine left them alone. "I seemed to have pissed him off...I guess I can't blame him....I am kind of pathetic in a way." He stayed with Lauren, deciding to explain where he had been and also the art galleries he had explored before everything happened. He did let her know how he was able to escape and get back to the base.

When Jaylan saw Kaine again, he could tell he was pissed...almost like the first time they met. It was the blonde kid's fault so it made Jaylan's eyes look away from Kaine as Lauren left and had Kaine keep Jaylan company. he did give Lauren a small wave as she left him alone with pissed off Kaine. Jaylan could only sigh, "I heartfully apologize, you seem pissed...and well.I guess I can't blame you...some homeless rookie leaves home.....gets shot....and ends up in the hospital where the money would be spent on something more useful than some trip." He shook his head as he needed to let this man go off. "If you have business to do....it's fine...I just have to stay here overnight before being told my restrictions. I bet I can do some exercise but not fighting....so sorry for this. I'll see you whenever." He was honestly trying to get Kaine to calm down, and being with a blonde kid was not going to help him. "Even though you are mad at me...thank you." He rubbed his eyes, trying to stay awake so he can at least see Kaine off

Jaylan stared at Kaine as he spoke that he couldn't care about the money and that the family takes care of the family. He had a small smile on his face, still pained as the whole reason for Jaylan trained to fight was explained and how it was best to have a defense in case hackers were alone and confronted. "More of a reason to get back to it." He responded, can only watch as Kaine was stressed from the Cobalts getting more cocky and it ended up with Jaylan in the hospital. "Were the Cobalts usually passive? Is that way it is found unusual?" He wondered if maybe the Cobalts were never something Kaine had to worry about until Jaylan ended up in the hospital.

Then something happened in which made Jaylan's face turn to embarrassment. What did he mean by move?! "Wha-?!" His face was now deep red. Jaylan could not hide his sexuality; bisexuality anyways! He liked both guys and girls. And it was why that he wanted to be somewhat tougher or look masculine so he had a chance for a girl, IF his eyes were on a girl. But now this guy....this man who had brought him to the base after stealing the money and punched his face twice now was going to the bed and pulling the covers. "Aaaah....well...but!" Jaylan could not say a full sentence as suddenly they were both sharing a bed and that made the boy feel like his heart would burst. "Someone....might notice! It might not be best for Boss to have a rumor that he slept on the same bed as a boy." He was now trying to find an excuse but it was too late. They were sharing it one way or another, and it seemed like Kaine would be too stubborn to listen to Jaylan. With a blushing face, Jaylan could only shut his eyes and shudder from the warmth. Although this warmth...feels good. He then passed out and fell asleep on the bed, his breathing slowed and it seemed like he won't be sleep-talking tonight.

The both of them fell asleep through the cold room, their bodies kept the other one warm through the night until the morning where the room didn't seem as cold and Jaylan was sweating a bit, as his body was sensitive to the heat. He tried to move a bit but his brain couldn't wrap around that Kaine had held onto him, an arm had held onto him to have them close. Jaylan's face turned red again as in his mind, he fell into a deep black hole as the whole masculinity traits were going away faster than ever.

Man! And it's because this guy got sleepy! He felt somewhat embarrassed as he looked up at Kaine's face, seeing that he had a peaceful look on his face. I'll try not to wake him up...it seems like he needs it He adjusted himself as he closed his eyes slightly, daydreaming about his past life on the estates before the fire started. He even had a slight chuckle as he spoke quietly, "Bright...sunny days." He then heard someone walking their way and he knew it will be awkward so it was best if THEY felt awkward instead of Jaylan so he made sure his eyes were closed, and don't move...his face still red but since Kaine didn't give a damn, it was best of Jaylan felt the same way. But something felt off..the energy felt off.

Jaylan had one eye open slightly, too small to really see but he could see a figure looming over them...black.....Jaylan didn't know who it was but he saw something shiny...too shiny....He opened his eye a bit more and that shiny object became a knife. Jaylan immediately pinched Kaine so hard he felt like he might've taken a chunk from his skin. "KAINE! WAKE UP!"

Jaylan's face was of pure horror and shock, and confusion as well as he saw Kaine going crazy after being woken up. Jaylan would've said something but just watching Kaine made him speechless, not to mention after Kaine had the foot on the already beaten and bloody man like he won against a lion made the blonde boy's eyes widen. He could only move his mouth up and down unable to get a word out. "I.....I......I......I'm good." He squeaked as he knew he had woken up a sleeping lion. A sexy sleeping lion, by the way, he slicked his hair back.

Wait....

NOPE! NOT GONNA HAPPEN! Jaylan's face turned red immediately once again. "Surprisingly....anyways." He added, as it was going to be hard to adjust to the fact he and Kaine had slept on the same bed together, which usually was reserved for couples. Which in no way were himself and Kaine going to get to that point. So once hearing the door, he had to get Kaine to get the body underneath the bed so the nurse could come in. "Ah! A morning to you. How are you feeling?" The lady, who seemed nice with her glasses and curly black hair came in to check on Jaylan. "My goodness, though, your face is really red. I'll take your temperature to see."

"N-Nah ma'am, that's ok. I am sensitive to the heat which is why I am like this. I normally don't sleep underneath blankets is all." Jaylan dismissed it as it was probably best to get back to the place. The nurse did not hear a word of it as she got the thermometer in his mouth to check his temperature. "Well...97.5..." The lady spoke which made Jaylan sigh. "Well, good news, we can let you go today as long as you follow our instructions, no carrying anything more than 5lbs, pushing/pulling anything 9lbs or less, and do refrain from extreme physical activities." She handed Kaine a piece of paper which had the restrictions, it was odd to Jaylan but it wouldn't be if he figured out Kaine had to fill out the paperwork for him. "Would using exercise equipment count as extreme physical activity?" Jaylan had to ask which made the nurse think a bit. "As long as you follow the limitation of how much you can carry and pull then that will be fine. We just want to make sure you don't stretch out the stitches. We have made an appointment for you in two weeks to help remove them." With that Jaylan got up from the bed and got out the bag of clothes. "Alright I'll go change then, thank you Miss....?" "Andrea." "Pleasure." He then went to the bathroom to go change which the nurse had a slight blush. She mumbled something about 'cute' before exiting from the room.

Jaylan had changed into new clothes which made Jaylan laugh. "I look older just wearing this." He snickered as he then helped push back the man that Kaine had beaten down from the bed. Now it was Jaylan's turn to interrogate. "I would give a benefit of a doubt since you might've not known what boss looked like, but you were pretty stupid....did you think it was only going to be me?" Jaylan chided as he knew there will be no trouble. "Now, do enlighten me on who was responsibility for chasing me? We 'might' let you live otherwise." He did take a look at Kaine, as he said 'might' for a reason. "Well?" Jaylan's foot pressed harder against the bruise which made the guy hiss in pain. "Seichi."

"Seichi." Jaylan repeated as it got his face to narrow his eyes. "Well, I knew it from the beginning but this confirms it. But why him? As far as I know, he does not get involved with gangs." Jaylan exasperated as his blue eyes narrowed to the man. "So why is he hiring a gang like Cobalts?" He then saw the man's lips move but there was no sound. "How about we go louder."

"The fire..."

"The what?"

"The fire....he was trying to end everyone but you escaped." What was the man talking about? Then it hit him...it hit Jaylan hard. The fire...did he mean the fire at the Fernstride home? Was it not an....accident? That got Jaylan to get angry as his pupils went smaller and his white pearls scratched against each other. "What...Was....That?" Jaylan growled from his throat, his anger was consuming him and for the first time in many years, he wanted to hit the man until he did not speak no more. But he shook his head, instead stomping the man hard on the groin area which made a huge shout. "I am officially discharged boss, so mind if I make a suggestion that we get out of here? Or is that pushing it?"

With that, the guys have arrived. It seemed like Kaine and Jaylan would just leave the place while the guys were to handle him...either by killing him, capturing him and torturing him before he died, or just to be thrown out of the window and die. Either way, the poor man was gonna die for something stupid. As they left, Kaine had his hand out which made Jaylan raise a brow before Kaine asked for the bag. That seemed out of place but then again, maybe he needed something from there. So Jaylan gave Kaine the bag as they walked out of the hospital. Jaylan did say goodbye to the few people that had talked to them as they got to the car. As the car drove off, Jaylan had to think about what he was to do for two weeks. Yes, just doing hacking was easy enough but with nothing else besides that, reading, [sometimes] cooking, and sleeping....it will get boring pretty quickly. He did think about painting but there were no materials...but then he saw the laptop....maybe he can find a few games to play through there? There ought to be since kids were always on them these days.

"Is there any exercise equipment back at the place?" He had to ask Kaine since the blonde boy was somewhat an active person and it was hard sometimes to stay in one place at a time. But then again, Jaylan would try to find different exercises offline that didn't require the equipment. The car ride was silent until they got back, of which Jaylan exited along with Kaine. Jaylan learned a lesson from going off alone, so maybe he should go with someone else...or be in disguise. Disguise would work....if he wanted to be alone. Being a girl would be easy...just requires a wig and perfecto But that was to stay in his mind. "I'll be up in the assigned bedroom if you need anything." Jaylan went up the steps to go to the bedroom he sleeps in, as he got the laptop and immediately gets to work; finding the exercise and being simulated mentally....and possibly look for different recipes.

Jaylan would've immediately tried to get.....get.....Jaylan could not believe he had forgotten the boy's name, he felt pathetic for that. The blonde boy was surprised though when Pipsqueak said that the boss...got him this stuff. "Funny, when I asked him, he asked me in return why I cared....heh...." Jaylan thought as he went through the computer until Pip wondered how he was doing. "Just fine, although it is pathetic I get this bad at the first week of being here. Doctor's said I shouldn't do any extreme physical activities for awhile. So I thought of looking up exercises I could do at home, it will help out a bit." He then realized he will need to cook so for that he went through the computer looking up a recipe that might cheer Kaine up; an Italian dish. It came up as the classic Lasagna. Jaylan had a small smile. "Hey, wanna help me out? I think I know a good way to make the boss feel better." Of course, Jaylan was not taking a no so he got up and brought Pipsqueak along to the kitchen. "Ok, let's get out ground beef, an onion, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, water, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, white sugar, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, an egg, mozzarella cheese, and lasagna pasta of course."

The reason he would need to ask pipsqueak for help because there are three things that had to be done; According to the recipe, this would take about 2 hours at most, so this would be good to serve the whole place. "Also we will need to make garlic bread, nothing makes a good Italian dish like bread and salad. of course, the salad would come up way later." For now, Jaylan just needed help with the lasagna. While Jaylan was cooking the meat, he wanted Pipsquek to blend the ricotta cheese, parmesan, and egg until fairly smooth and get the pot to boil. "Thanks, I got the rest." He was dealing with the meat, onion, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar. Since the whole thing would take an hour, he handled the pasta until it needed to be drained, and preheated the oven.

During that time, Jaylan did some in-home exercises in his room, using the timer on 'his' phone to make sure everything was done. He did things like sit-ups, push-ups, etc., which helped him out quite a bit. Why was he cooking the lasagna so early? In all honestly, it would make a good lunch for everyone. Since everyone was working and his Mom said Lunch was supposed to be the biggest meal ever, while dinner was only for you not to get hungry at night.

Once the hour had passed, he got out more ingredients to make the garlic bread. It was a hard long work for Jaylan as he cooked the Lasagna and the Garlic bread at the same time. What salad did Jaylan decide? Well..Caprese of course! So once the whole thing was completed, on the table was a bit plate of individual sixe caprese, a big bowl of garlic bread, and a big huge tray of lasagna, steaming hot. Jaylan called Kaine from his phone. "Hey, since you hated my yelling, I figured this the only way to let you know Lunch is ready. Do let me know how to notify everyone as well that doesn't involve yelling. Ciao~" Jaylan hung up as he got himself a plate, eatting up the caprese, garlic bread, and lasagna. Hopefully, kaine would be in some good spirits after this, especially since the smell of lasagna consumed the whole place.

Jaylan chuckled as Pipsqueak got out the liquor. "Nice one, I forgot about that." He gave Pipsqueak a high-five as he saw that Kaine came in to see what was going on. So with that, Kaine went on to get some liquor and food, taking in bites of food. Seemed like it was working, Jaylan was glad....although he had no idea why. Then Muscles came in and assumed Kaine had made the meal until he said 'Jaylan' did. Of course, having his hair ruffled made Jaylan pout as he was not into being treated like a kid...in fact, Miss Lauren did the same thing. Then Muscles asked if he wanted a drink, a cup of liquor. Jaylan normally wouldn't but he was curious so he nodded, but Kaine overruled it, threatening to kill Muscles if Jaylan got drunk. Jaylan sighed as it seemed like he cannot even be in the men's column. So Jaylan just resorted to having milk, which tasted better with the food anyways.

As he sat down, Jaylan spoke with Kaine. "Yeah, today I could tell you needed something to cheer you up..if not, then to help you calm down. And I can tell you were into Italian food, so I thought you would like a good old fashioned lasagna. Nothing beats mama's cooking I get that, but it's a try right?" Jaylan took a bite as he sat next to Pipsqueak. "Also, Pipsqueak helped me with the Lasagna, so it was the both of us." He then took a bite off the garlic bread, and some Caprese salad as he had a small smile. "The least I can do after all." He then continued to eat up, along with the others as time had passed. It was time to clean up. There were no leftovers since everybody had something to eat. So Jaylan took it upon himself to clean up. "After this, I should get some exercises. Found some pretty good 'do it at home' exercises online through the laptop so I'll be doing that." He let Kaine know that as he brought the dishes to the sink. He didn't bother letting Kaine know how he appreciated the stuff, as it meant he didn't want useless praise over it. While he was cleaning, he was humming a song...a song called 'That's Amore' which was Dean Martin, boy did he love his songs! "Glad you liked the food boss, hopefully, it helped you out a bit. After I clean them, I'll be up in the room again if you need me for anything." Jaylan continued to hum as he cleaned and put away the dishes. "These two weeks, I will somewhat improve my physical strength....what happened yesterday...will not happen again."

Jaylan had to chuckle as it seemed like everyone was so determined to get Jaylan a drink. "I'll have some after I clean up. I wouldn't be able to enjoy it if I left the kitchen a big piled mess." He continued cleaning and it made him smile as the kitchen was cleaned. Now he could see everyone leaving. "Have a good day." He spoke up to them before everyone left. When it was just him and Kaine, he could hear Kaine trying to let Jaylan know not to overdo it and it was best to handle the jobs given. "I am not normally the type to sit around all day anyways, I can be energetic sometimes." He then kept on cleaning.

Jaylan was cleaning the sink and had no idea what Kaine was about to do. Before he could go, he was trapped between the counter and Kaine, closing the distance and having Jaylan smell alcohol coming from Kaine's mouth. Jaylan was now blushing as they were close, and this seemed abnormal. Jaylan was face to face with Kaine, for the second time he felt like his heart would burst from being close."Y-Yeah? What's wrong? Was it my humming?" He felt his body shudder once again, and he knew he had that feeling when they slept on the same bed in the hospital. Now Jaylan wondered if maybe this was drunk Kaine. But he remembered his mom saying that 'I was drunk' was never an excuse, and it was a magnification of someone's personality and thoughts, and alcohol breaks the wall that suppresses bad decision-making sometimes. "B-Boss? Are you ok?" Jaylan's face was deep red and his skin getting goosebumps from the closed distance between them.