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X X X X XHe woke to silent noise. There was a fast-paced breathing presumed to be his own, the leak of a faucet, the constant thrumming that issued from an air vent, and the vibrating of a phone upon some surface.
X X X X XNicolae’s auburn gaze shifted to find the latter, locating it on the edge of the couch’s armrest. The cell looked like Rae’s. Let’s play 20 Questions. Why am I at Rae’s place? Oh, I fainted. Great., Nicolae thought with a snort.
X X X X XWhy am I laying on his couch? Oh, because I fainted. It seems like that’s the answer for everything. I can imagine it now. ‘How come you didn’t come to rehearsal?’ ’Sorry. I passed out. Can I get a faint check?’ Honestly? This is just wonderful. Alright, whatever. I’m awake now, so I might as well communicate with the living.
X X X X XThe brunette heaved himself from the cushions and instantly came to regret it. The room seemed to take a fast dive sideways, and with it fell his body. Nicolae landed in a useless heap, slumping against the coffee table. Pain flooded throughout his back. Accompanying this pain was a slight ache that concentrated solely on his temples and the dizziness that emanated from his fall. He groaned just as his manager slipped into the room.
X X X X X“You should have stayed on the couch. It’s much more comfortable than the floor.” Rae appeared on the other side of the table, his lips quirked into an amused smile.
X X X X X“Can’t you just help me up without the lame, obnoxious jokes?”, Nicolae retorted in an oddly polite voice.
X X X X X“What pretty words flow from your mouth.”, the raven drawled. “Is that honestly any way to speak to your savior?”
X X X X X“You saved me from brain damage. Whoopee.”, the singer said sarcastically. He twirled his index finger in the air to show his ’excitement’.
X X X X X“It must take a lot of talent to be an a**. So Jack*, would you like for me to assist you, or will you further your little…” Rae motioned to the still moving finger.
X X X X X“…’I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.’”, quoted Nicolae. He had submitted to defeat.
X X X X XWith that, Rae accepted the apologetic understatement and made his way over to Nicolae. He reached his hand down so that the other could take hold. The singer grasped the offered help and was hauled up, but almost fell back when he was let free to stand on his own.
X X X X XNicolae’s hand grabbed Rae’s shoulder to steady himself. That same silent noise flooded the room. After a moment, the manager decided to take responsibility. He guided his client to the couch, grabbed his phone and flipped it open.
X X X X X“Rae speaking. Yeah. I sent it. No problem. Should be arriving soon. Catch you later.” Rae snapped the cell phone shut and sat on the edge of the coffee table.
X X X X X“Was it Francis?”, Nicolae questioned.
X X X X X“Yeah. It was Franco.”, he said slowly. He glanced at the clock and sighed. It was almost 11 o’clock in the morning.
X X X X X“So you sent the required payment.” The statement had a hint of remorse in it. Nicolae knew that this undercover job would have its downsides.
X X X X XRae looked up to meet his partner’s mussed features. They were contorted with anger. With fear. With sadness. Most of all, with uncertainty.
X X X X X“Operation 'Smoke the Rabbit Out of the Hole' has been set into motion.”


*Put Jack and a** together, and you get Jackass! (;