CHAPTER 13 OH! THERE YOU ARE!

CHAPTER 13 – OH! THERE YOU ARE!

Javi looked at the text from Kurt and felt hopeful for the first time in what seemed like forever. Hopeful and exhilarated. He’d only felt like this once since Antonio and it lasted only long enough for Javi to realize the guy wasn’t interested in him as much as he was interested in “Javi” who could maybe further his career. Javier Ramos Ruiz had no place in that chico’s life. Thankfully, that was long ago and far away. He was about 5 minutes away from Kurt’s place, so he texted him to let him know.

It would be interesting to find out what Kurt had discovered on Google and who knows where else online. He knew at least one thing for sure. He wouldn’t have to look far to discover who Tonio had been, and depending on where Kurt had decided to explore, at least one of the many roles he’d played in Javi’s life. He’d try to let Kurt bring up the whole net surfing thing. He didn’t want Kurt to feel like he was as predictable as most others. He always tried to make it sound like it was just a part of being who he was…and, in truth, it was. What he wasn’t ready to discuss was Tonio…not yet. If Kurt was as sensitive as he seemed just from only knowing him for such a short time, he wouldn’t bring Tonio up at all. He knew Kurt had his own heartbreak story. He was too cautious, almost timid, in what seemed to be his dread of letting anyone in. If what he thought of as their tenuous connection made it past brunch, that part of their pasts would be revealed soon enough. The only thing he thought might complicate things is if his roommate knew who he was.

It had happened before. It’s not that the entire world knew who he was, but he had fans of all ages all over the world. If Kurt didn’t already have a short encyclopedia of Javi’s past from the Internet, and Adam or some other student Kurt might know was a fan, they would know the story of Antonio and Javi. He didn’t want Kurt to find out that way. He’d just have to play it by ear as they liked to say in America.

He saw Kurt before Kurt saw him, and Javi was almost startled by what he saw. He hated to sound cliched, even in his own head, but Kurt was so damn gorgeous! Almost beautiful. Looking at him was like studying a piece of art. Even from a half-block away, it was like the entire world just disappeared and the only visible thing of significance was Kurt Hummel.

As he approached him, Kurt suddenly turned around and there was Javi. For Javi, it was like watching a whirlwind of grace and charm in sassy red with a splash of flash. For Kurt, as always, seemingly unaware of the effect he was having on another person, it was like turning and watching what might be his reawakening strolling toward him dressed in fuchsia and black with a hat to match. Javi greeted him with a kiss on the cheek and before Kurt could even think about it, he responded in kind.