Chapter 257: Count on you
After dropping Ivy home, Roderick returned to the bar with the intention to confront Elliot. He stepped inside and quickly scanned the lounge. There, among a lively group of people he recognized Elliot, laughing and enjoying drinks as if he had no care in the world.
Without hesitation, Roderick approached the group. "Can we talk?" he asked, his bringing the group’s attention to him while locking eyes with Elliot.
Elliot froze for a moment, clearly surprised to see him. After a brief pause, he nodded, excusing himself from the group. The two men made their way to the rooftop of the bar.
"What do you want to talk about? Is everything going well with you?" Elliot asked as he leaned casually against the railing.
"Are you seeing someone?" Roderick asked bluntly, cutting straight to the point.
Elliot raised an amused eyebrow, crossing his arms. "Why do you want to know?" he inquired, his tone laced with curiosity and a hint of suspicion.
Roderick held his gaze firmly. "Well, I saw you with a girl earlier," he explained. "The Elliot I knew always avoided dating. It just seemed... out of character."
Elliot let out a small chuckle, shaking his head. "You never struck me as someone who cared about other people’s personal lives," he murmured, his expression turning thoughtful. "Why the sudden interest?"
Roderick didn’t reply immediately, his eyes scanning Elliot’s face as if searching for answers. Sighing, he just rested his arms over the railing and leaned forward, watching the city lights before him.