CHAPTER 5: Flashbacks

Part 1: During «One Night Stand»
Jake felt bad that his best friend had joined Hunter’s group. During the entire day, Hunter’s words kept echoing in his head: “You better leave my bud alone, superstar, or you’ll have trouble coming your way”.
“His «bud»?!” screamed Jake in his mind. “What did he mean, his «bud»?! Shit, I hope it’s not like… me…” Jake kept wondering, and during the last class of the day, the boy kept having flashback moments of his past life with Hunter and the boys.
Jake walked all the way to the Blue Ocean Hotel with Kiyan’s angry look before Hunter’s cursed words marked on his memory. It’s a memory that just doesn’t go away. Until a voice penetrated through Jake’s mind:
“Yo, Jake! Wait up!” screamed Fabio as he ran towards the boy.
“Fabio? What is it?” asked Jake.
“Is it ok if I spent the day at your place?”
“Yeah, it’s ok, but… Why?”
“Well… I kinda thought you could use some company. After all, Kiyan’s… You know…”
“All right, let’s go. But do me a favour: Never mention Hunter while you’re at my place.”
“Ok.” Said Fabio with a smile on his face.
The boys continued their way to the Hotel. As they entered, a familiar face approached Jake:
“Good morning, Mr. Warsavage. How was school today?” said Mr. Roberts, Kiyan’s father who manages the hotel, and who also agreed to look after Jake for his parents until he finished school.
“It was ok. This is fabio, from school. We’re gonna play some games upstairs.” Said Jake.
“Ok, then. By the way, your mother called. She said she and your father are having a wonderful time in Sidney.”
“Thanks, Mr. Roberts. I’m leaving now, excuse me.” Said Jake, and walked towards the elevator, with Fabio.
On the way to Jake’s room, Fabio broke the silence:
“So, what do your parents do?”
“My mom’s an actress.