216 Farewell to Indifference

Gustav talked with his friend late into the night. Julius was either not tired at all, or he needed someone's company. They talked about everything and nothing, probably just to chatter and occupy their time with something.

It occurred to Gustav that Julius was very lonely.

When they first met, Meiden was the center of attention. He was the one who had his problems, his indecisions, his moods. Julius was there for him then and helped him. With that, Gustav had to return the favor, or at least as much as he could afford.

They did not part until well after midnight.

"So I can choose any room?" asked Linden excitedly like a child.

"Yes," confirmed Gustav. "No! This room is mine, and the one next to David's, so..."

"Uuuu, so you have separate rooms?"

This sounded a little strange in Julius' mouth for some reason. Enough to make Maiden blush.