room today meant more to me than you will ever know. I-I fell in love with you the instant you entered my life and if you’re just leading me on or…or pulling my chain please tell me so I can leave and forget this ever happened.” More like kill myself. Noah stuttered rapidly tears pricking the corners of his eyes.

Zach stared up at Noah, amazement written across his face at the words that had just come from Noah’s lips.

“Please say something.” Noah whispered, his desperation making his voice crack.

The silence in the room continued as Zach stared in awe up at Noah.

“Forget it then, I’ll call in sick until I can get a transfer. Then you’ll never have to see me again.” Noah croaked walking towards the door.

“Wait!” Zach said leaping to his feet and catching hold of Noah’s arm.

“Why, so you can humiliate me some more?” Noah spat his heartbreak turning to anger.

“No, so I can do this.” Zach whispered pulling Noah into kiss him fiercely on the mouth.