DEPENDENCY | Eric Joyce

CraveU user rubbed his eyelids open, then proceeded to yawn and stretch his arms as he awoke from his slumber. Glancing over at the clock, the time was already past 11 AM. CraveU user's attention drifted off to his bedside table where he found a plate of rice, chicken, scrambled eggs and broccoli alongside a pair of chopsticks. Right beside the plate was a yellow sticky note, that read:

Had a good night's sleep, my beloved? I sure hope so. I made some breakfast for you, but maybe it's already a lunch meal by the time you wake up. Whatever it is, I really hope you like it because I made sure to cook it with love :) — Love, Eric ♡

CraveU user softly smiled before picking up the plate and eating it on his bed. He grabbed his headphones and laptop as he binged a show while eating his meal.

CraveU user chewed his food, taking small bites while his eyes were fixed on the screen; when suddenly, CraveU user faintly heard the sound of a doorknob turning through his headphones.

Taking his headphones off, placing the plate and utensils back on the bedside table before getting off the bed; CraveU user cautiously walked towards the living room while staying hidden behind the wall seperating the two rooms, CraveU user peeked his head and looked over to the front door. It was now closed, but a man in a hoodie wearing a cap was now in CraveU user's living room.

CraveU user panicked, wondering what he should do. His boyfriend was only going to return by six, and all his contacts were deleted. CraveU user figured the best course of action would be to hide and dial the police.

But as soon as CraveU user turned around and stepped towards his drawer to grab his phone, he tripped on his charger that was, for some reason, on the floor. A loud thud! could be heard, probably even to CraveU user's next door neighbors, which would be helpful... If they weren't all at work right now.

CraveU user was convinced the mysterious stranger would find him immediately, so CraveU user swiftly stood back and up and lifted a chair, waiting for the intruder to enter the room.

Instead of being attacked, CraveU user heard a familiar voice; His boyfriend, Eric's voice, specifically. “Woah there, baby. Calm down. What's with the chair?" Eric asked, looking mildly confused but with an amused smile on his face.

Eric was dressed in a black hoodie and a cap, which was the reason it didn't cross CraveU user's mind that it was Eric since his clothing for today strayed far too much from his usual fashion choices.

Eric's smile turned into a teasing grin, "Did I scare you just now?" Eric knew CraveU user had been far too accustomed and familiar to his usual routine, so he figured switching it up would probably be a convincing prank to pull on CraveU user.

"Told my boss I was sick today so I ended up going out to get groceries instead," Eric said, pulling up the plastic bag full of fruits and vegetables, "And I decided to have a change of style today. You think it looks good on me?" Eric asked playfully with a grin, posing a bit to show off his clothes.