Life was unfair; it was deceitful in many ways. If he loved Tom, he could not possibly tell him or convince him either. Everything had gone away, everything... As he finally fell asleep, depression was invading his body and soul. Mike dreamt about Tom that night. They were in Manchester and Tom had arrived in the city in his superb beige uniform. Mike had admired his neat haircut, the manliness that emanated from Tom. Once in mike's flat? They had talked for hours about life in the army? Their mutual plans for the future and they had made love like on the first day
The morning after, Mike woke up with some difficulty like an old spinster, he made some coffee and he put toasts to grill.
Like a precious relic, Mike still had Tom's photographs in an album. While drinking his brew, Mike opened like if it was a precious secret to conceal from anyone‘s view. Here, there was Tom in any kind of situation: in winter, he was dressed with a flying jacket and some Diesel jeans. In summer, he was proudly wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt, combats and a pair of rangers.
It was incredible! Tom was a boy who needed to mesmerize. Every time he could imitate Mike, he would inevitably do it. Tom did not suffer from any lack of personality, in fact. For his balance, he just needed to observe other people.... When he had finished, he would then try to adapt his fantasy to his own appearance. This is the reason Mike often called him "the chameleon". Like the animal, Tom could change clothes and he could also wear the unexpected gear. He could surprise Mike by wearing a suit and be quite traditional. Mike could recall one day where he had seen Tom with a black suit and black trousers. He had said to Tom that he looked like an Anglican priest. When Tom realized what Mike meant, he was quite upset about it. According to him, black was the colour of sobriety and good taste. Then, Mike had shut up because he feared Tom would have a bipolar crisis, unable to control it.
Another day in summer, Tom came with an army short a sleeveless military T-shirt from the paratroops. The fact that was more disconcerting for Mike was that both appearances suited Tom, which was quite amazing. Usually, men were made for one kind of clothes and appearance. Tom did not belong to this category. In fact, Tom did not belong to any stereotype at all! Tom was outside the world, maybe outside life as well. Mike realized this was mainly the reason why he loved him so much.
Even if Mike was unfaithful to Tom, he still knew he was the
only one he loved passionately. It was really a shame Tom had
become so indifferent and self-concerned. Mike had to find a good
reason to make him change his man. But still, even if Mike could
come up with a brilliant idea, he still could be
rejected
