Almost In Love with Someone from a Hookup
Alejandro stood at the same exact spot where he last saw Khristian, beside the highway illuminated by an old lamp post. He could hear the trees as if it’s whispering the very little memories Alejandro and Khristian shared once at that spot. He bit his lower lip. He couldn’t stand the twinge of pain in his chest. He felt stupid attaching himself to a person that is meant to be a one-night stand. He remembered the first time they saw each other after making a deal that they will hook up on the day of the event at their university. The way Alejandro watched Khristian walk towards him from the crowd. Their eyes focused on each other, unaware of what was around–the loud music, the bright lights, the crowd, and their past traumas, especially Alejandro. They stood in front of one another for the first time with a smile. They both like each other. The way they complement each other’s features turned them on–Alejandro being this cute little fair guy with mahogany-colored ha
