The rest of the day passed in quiet companionship. Axel sprawled across the plush leather couch in Jayvaughn's office, lazily flicking through game levels on his phone, occasionally glancing up to watch Jayvaughn at work. It was a calm, rare moment—just the two of them in a peaceful bubble. The faint tapping of Jayvaughn's keyboard, the hum of the AC, and Axel's occasional curses at his phone filled the silence.
By the time Jayvaughn finally closed his laptop, rubbing his temples and sighing with satisfaction, the sky outside had already dimmed into shades of orange and blue.
On the drive back home, Axel leaned against the car window, watching the city blur past. "Time really flies," he muttered. "Noah and James will be back next week. Then it's back to full-time idol business."
Jayvaughn nodded, one hand on the steering wheel. "Yeah... I've actually been enjoying these quiet days with you."
