Meanwhile, Alexander looked fresher that morning, even though he was still reluctant to leave his bed. It was as if he was deliberately preventing Huan from going anywhere.
Even to the bathroom.
"I need to go right now," said Huan, who had been holding his pee for an hour. He was sure that in another hour, his urine would harden into stone.
Alexander shifted, still lying down, hugging Huan tighter. "You can pee here."
Huan clicked his tongue. "Please, five minutes."
"No, I can't live without you for five minutes."
"Please, Alex. You're making me want to laugh right now. If people see you like this, they'll think you're crazy in love with me."
"I am."
Huan sighed. "Remember, you've let me go. I will leave next week. I will go back to my village."
