Oliver was working the front counter for the final two hours of the day since he had to send his employee home early on account of ‘food poisoning’, though the two of them knew very well it wasn’t that. But he didn’t mind, the shop was never busy around this time which left him alone behind the counter, a well worn book in his hand. Lifting his head when the small bell above the door rang he smiled a small smile. “Hey there. What can I help you with?”

Sutton finished securing a chain around his bike and locking it against a parking meter before heading into the bakery. The boy lit up when seeing Oliver, “Well, look who it is, my favorite baker.” He mused leaning on the counter.

Wally was confused at first, but quickly understood. He moved closer to the other, wrapping his hand around the other’s and looking at the ground. “I adore you, you know that right?”

“I know,” he spoke softly moving closer to the boy. It didn’t take long for them to arrive at his apartment, shrugging of his coat when entering through the door. “You want a beer?” He asked.

“Of course.” He was worried about Sutton, unsure of how to make the other feel better. “Let’s go now.”

“And.. you’re able to touch me now,” Sutton spoke softly as he guided them back to his apartment.

William had been spending the evening emerged in conversation with people as they came and went through the slow hotel bar. Having gotten up to use the restroom he had returned to find himself along once more, that was, until a familiar voice spoke up beside him. Turning his attention to the other male, Wiliiam broke into a wide grin, though he did will ti hide it behind his rocks glass. “A riddle? I’m terrible at those. If I win I suppose I’ll have to buy you a drink, yeah?”

Wally frowned and tilted his head slightly. “I… We can drink together. I know this new bar that’s good… I promise to keep my hands to myself.” He smiled at the other and shrugged.

“I don’t-- can we.. will you come back to my place with me?” Sutton questioned.

Derek was a little more than just confused when Sutton said the next upcoming four months. “You lost me.. what’s in four months?” He asked his friend with concern at this point as he lifted his legs and got just a few inches higher than Sutton. 

The boy waited to answer until he has moved above Derek, he kept quiet for a long moment. “I guess it’s more like four months or less... but it’s-- I shouldn’t have said anything. I really don’t want to talk about it.. not now. It’ll destroy my mood. I’ll tell you over drinks.”

Wally let out a small sigh. “Oh good. You scared me.” He gently shoved Sutton, smiling at the other as he forgot that they were supposed to not be friends. “Oh, sorry. I just meant… you looked upset. I was worried something happened.”

The boy looked away and shook his head. “I am but don’t worry about it. I don’t want to talk about it, I’d just rather forget about it.”

Feeling Sutton nudge at his shoulder threw Derek off. Making him want to do the same and playfully nudge him with laughter. “The hell, ass.” He joked with his friend. Derek followed closer and got to the same level as Sutton again. “Forget? Forget what buddy?” 

Sutton let one arm free only to shake it out before moving to grab a new rock. “These next upcoming four months.. that’s what I want to forget.” He answered simply.

Wally frowned, feeling panic in his chest. “Oh my god. Is your mom okay?” He was suddenly worried. He knew she hadn’t been doing well and he knew it would crush Sutt.

Sutton suddenly stopped to stare at the boy. “What-- no. I mean, yes.. she’s fine.”

Wally felt his eyes meet Sutton’s and he froze. He had no idea what to do. He was stuck in time. However after a few minutes, he watched as Sutton stood up and began leaving. It hurt. But it was his fault. He was the broken one. After watching the other leave, Wally tried to return to drinking, but something felt off. He didn’t think Sutton would be so cold. Maybe he had done something wrong?” Pushing off from his stool, he paid his tab and followed Sutton out of the bar. He caught up to the other and walked beside him in silence at first. “I… Are you okay?”

Sutton avoids the boys gaze, “Don’t Wally, I’m not in the mood for this.” He just wasn’t in the mood for anything at the moment.

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Wally was sitting at his normal place at the bar he normally went to. Except the past week he had been avoiding it, not wanting ruin this place for Sutton after their goodbye. But tonight he just needed a drink. Looking around, the boy bit down on his lip. He saw Sutton sitting there and every fiber in his being wanted to go over and just talk to him. He didn’t want to just pretend like they didn’t know one another. Instead he ended just ended up drinking slowly as he stared at Sutton.

Sutton was just staring at the clock on the wall, watching the time tick by slowly. The boy was on his third glass of Jameson within the hour, ordering another soon after. He felt a pair of eyes on him, turning to meet Wally’s gaze. Holding his stare for a long moment, eventually looking away. He let out a sigh, finishing off his drink and pushing away from the bar. Sutton just didn’t want to deal with anything right now as he walked towards the exit.

“I know. I’ve heard it all before. It’s not anyone’s fault we just… can’t be friends anymore. We don’t work.” He shrugged, heading back towards the door and picking up his cage. He opened the door, pausing for a moment to try and find some words before just leaving.

Sutton sighed as he watched the boy leave. “Bye,” he said softly.

Although Derek had a heads and art, Sutton was already up next to him on the wall. There were a few times he slipped up but he managed to get his footing again. “Definitely!” He smiled back to his friend. “You know I can always go for a drink.”

“Adam. And you?” He smiled easily at the other, holding his hand out.

“Sutton,” He took the boys hand, “Nice to meet you.”

Wally set down Louise’s cage, walking over to Sutton. He slipped his arms around the other’s waist, hugging him tightly. “I just don’t know what lines you have… didn’t wanna upset you.”

“The stuff you do doesn’t upset me, Wally. I just can’t do it.” Sutton returned the hug easily.

Adam smiled at the other and chuckled. “Thanks.” He nodded his head when the other said he came here with his boyfriend. “Shucks. There goes my chance.” He laughed easily at the other, shrugging easily.

Sutton laughed softly, “What’s your name?” He asked.