□ Say It Louder □

Third Person View

Aleks let out a deep breath in annoyance. Heading to the Creatures office everyday for work wasn't the greatest or funniest things to do on a daily basis. Even with the few days off and breaks every now and then, it was just too overwhelming. Being a YouTuber was more than just making videos, more than a hobby. It was a job.

Of course, like all the other jobs in the world, stress came with this one. A lot of stress...

"Fucking James, I swear... He doesn't know when to stop his shit. I'll teach him a fucking lesson, watch!" Aleks cursed under his breath, rambling on about James and his unforgettable attitude that could push any ones buttons with the snap of your fingers.

Currently, Aleks was outside of the office simply roaming around the parking lot to let off some unwanted steam. He didn't feel the need to be letting out all that dark energy on his friends, especially his best friend Eddie. Also known as Sly. Eddie and Aleks were like to pieces of chewed gum; you could hardly ever separate them. Trying to was futile.

However, today was a day when Aleks wanted to be alone. Not even Eddie was allowed to be near him, well...he didn't want him near him. Eddie would question Aleks for his unusual behavior and it'd just piss off Aleks some more. That's something Aleks wanted to avoid at all costs, even if it meant he had to ignore his best friend and possibly hurt him in the process.

Aleks sighed loudly, tilting his head to the side while doing so. His eyes fixated on the third window on the second floor. It was Eddie's window. Eddie was seated at his desk playing another game for his subscribers, his melodic laughter and giggling could be heard from Aleks position. Aleks smiled at this, his heart warming at the sound of his friends joy.

"Eddie..." Aleks breathed out, the wind carrying his whisper.

Suddenly, there was the sound of a door slamming and shoes clicking against the ground. Aleks spun around to see James with his usual cocky ass smirk haunting his lips. He rolled his eyes and glanced back at Eddie's window. He wasn't going to let James get to him.

"Hey, fucker!"

Aleks ignored him.

"Can you hear me you fucking idiot? I'm talking to you."

Again, the same response was given.

James clicked his tongue in annoyance and glared over at Aleks with hate. He walked over to him and grabbed onto his shoulder roughly, spinning him around so he'd face him. James was enraged.

Aleks sighed, glancing at James with a small glare, "What the fuck do you want James?" He asked rudely.

James smirked and leaned forward slightly, "I wanted to tell you something, that's all." He said innocently.

"And what's that?" Aleks asked, eyeing James cautiously. He was practically waiting for something to happen, like a prank or something.

"It's about Eddie. Did you hear what's going on?" James asked, fake worry finding it's way into his tone, convincing Aleks that James wasn't there to mess with him.

"What...what about Eddie?" Aleks gulped.

James smirked evilly and leaned in close to Aleks' ear, "He doesn't like fags like you." James spat.

Aleks' eyes flew open and he stumbled back in shock, "F-Fag? What the hell are you talking about, James?! I'm straight!" He defended himself through lies.

Aleks earned a scoff from James, "Don't you fucking lie to me. It's obvious as fuck that you like Eddie, Aleks. You're always staring at him when you think no one's looking, the way you talk about him gives it away even more. You love him, don't you? Just fucking admit it already." James spat out, a devious smirk waiting to come out.

Aleks shook in anger. He was dumbfounded, lost on what to say. If he said yes and told the truth, who knows what James would do. But if he answered no, he was going to get the same treatment as he would if he said yes. Aleks gulped and shifted under James strong glare. He was still contemplating on what to say.

The truth or a lie?

Either would get the same response from his fellow co-worker.

Aleks frowned and shoved his hands in his pockets he cocked his head to the side and let his eyes roam the ground until they met with James eyes.

"You want the absolute truth?" Aleks asked with a bit of an edge in his voice.

James nodded with a large smirk on his face. This was going just as he had wanted it to go.

Taking a deep breath, Aleks glanced over at Eddie's window for encouragement. However, Eddie's window was closed and the blinds were down. It was unusual for Eddie to keep his room enclosed. Aleks shrugged it away and looked back at James.

"Fine then, I'll tell you what you want to hear because it's the truth." Aleks said, gulping a bit in fear. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "I love Eddie, James. I see no reason why to hate me and shun me by that fact. So what if I love him? It's not hurting you now, is it?"

James smirk seemed to grow even wider than ever.

"Say it louder."

"I love Eddie!" Aleks shouted out in annoyance. "Can't you fuck off--" He stopped mid-sentence. He noticed something. James wasn't the one who asked him to repeat himself.

James grinned evilly and pointed behind Aleks. Aleks gulped and slowly turned around like he was caught doing a crime. His eyes widened dramatically at what-- no, who he saw standing there behind him.

There stood the one and only Sly; the one and only Eddie, a dear member of the Creatures. He had a huge smile on his face as he stared into Aleks' eyes with tears brimming his own.

"Say it louder." Eddie stated again.

Aleks blushed and nodded slowly, "I love you Eddie."