Alex's p.o.v
What is she doing? Why is she in the same room with Noah? She even went as far as to prepare warm water and the bed meant for Jayden. He came out of the bathroom just wearing pyjama pants, his abs are right in her face. Why does he wear oversized clothes when his body looks like that? He gives her a goofy drunken smile and she shakes her head.
"Can I borrow one of your hoodies and pants?"
He points at his bag. She grabbed a grey hoodie and black sweatpants. In the bathroom she paid attention to the type of body wash, shampoo and conditioner he uses. She sees Leo's mouth wash; she uses it and Noah's products.
"You are not asleep."
"I'm not. I'm riddled by thoughts."
"Did you know that that is a modern idiomatic expression for pierced by anxiety, fear or doubt."
She says as to clear the awkward silence like he did when he told her the reason of why he came late.
"No. Did you know the word radiant is not just used to describe bright shing light, but it has also been used to describe feminine beauty. You look radiant wearing my clothes."
She flushes at his drunk confession. She will sleep on Leo's bed and Noah can take the room.
"What are you thinking?"
"You." She pauses and she hands Noah the warm water she was holding. He smiles at her before he makes a sour face, "this is water."
"I know I put it in the cup, you need to be hydrated, and this will make you less miserable tomorrow."
Why is he thinking about her? She does not want to hear what he thinks of her. what if their values do not align? He seems to be superficial and that's not a genuine characteristic she looks for in people.
"Can I ask you five non-invasive questions? I want to get to know you better."
She pauses and sits at the foot of the bed; Noah turned his body to face her. She nods slowly, she's curious, this is the first conversation they have ever had.
"When do you feel like you most like yourself? What is the place where you feel the calm? What is your favourite childhood memory? Why medicine?"
She stops to think about the answers. She did limited research on her fated, she even told Nay and Mitch about him. They the ones that told her to be more open minded about her opening herself up to someone. If fate is right, then the person she has to trust with her life is the Deucalion who probably shouldn't drink alcohol.
"At my flat, I am an introvert so the best thing to me is being at home. I just like a good view." The last questions he asked made her hesitate, "when my family use to be whole. I chose medicine because I am a born healer, besides my art is one dimensional and non-inspiring. I chose medicine to train under the best people I know, and that has given me the privilege to study under Dr. Calumas a prodigy."
Is he sleeping? His eyes are closed; he shouldn't be sleeping on his back to prevent choking on vomit.
"I'm not sleeping, my eyes are tired."
"Then you should rest so that you can sober up quickly, lay on your side and I will see you later."
"Don't you have any questions for me?"
"What hobbies are you passionate about? What hidden talent do you have? What field are you studying? Why are you single?"
He asked four questions; it is only fair she also asks four questions. He sits up and he looks at her, his eyes forming a lazy smile.
"My latest individual project is developing the codes to a system that will revolutionise how we view technology. Electric Magnetic Calculation is an advanced electromagnetic system designed to analyse the human body in real time. Instead of using multiple machines, it could scan tissue, monitor brain activity, and process data all at once identifying patterns, narrowing down possible conditions, and suggesting treatment options." He sounds so passionate when he speaks about his project, he stops then looks at her. "I'm not a doctor or anything, I'm just a code guy."
He genuinely looked proud and enthusiastic before shutting down. His confusing her, his personality is more out there but right now in this moment he is as calm as her. Is it the alcohol or is he treating her like a skittish bunny?
"I don't have a hidden talent; I guess I will just sing. My mother wanted to create a talent after all else failed playing the guitar was not that bad. I've been told I would have a great voice if I practiced which is something I have never done up until three days ago." He laughs to himself as if the memory humbled him. "Jayden is banking one people who like bad boys playing the guitar, with my song choice minimal singing is required."
Why is he downplaying himself? His speaking the truth but it lacks the passion he usually has when he talks about things. She keeps quiet because his brain is calculating his every word which makes him sound ingenuine.
"I am studying computer engineering-"
"Stop." She sucks in a shallow breath then she holds Noah's hand, "be intentional with your words and who you are."
She pulls her hand away and waits for Noah to answer her last question, he takes a second to think.
"You've met my ex, Air. She's not known to be the nicest or secure person ever. She told me she hated everything about me, showed me countless red flags that I explained away. I thought I could change her but, in the end, she changed me."
"I'm sorry. Your project sounds incredible; how long do you think it will take to give your ides life?"
"Realistically a year or two. I work at my family businesses; I am helping Jay and Leam with a system that they have been working for quite a while now, class... my project is my hobby."
"Everyone has a talent and it does not have to be artistic to be considered one. I think you are funny so why not hack the server and mass send everyone a video; woman happen to also be attracted to geeks." She gets up from the bed and moves to the door, "you should rest now."
"I haven't asked you my fifth question."
"Neither have I, good night."