Tin used to get up early even on holidays. The first thing he does is check his phone and send a good morning message to his boyfriend and usually Can will reply when he wakes up later. On holidays, usually Can gets up at 8 in the morning because he wants to play soccer and spend the rest of the weekend with Tin. After sending a message, Tin immediately took a shower and prepared breakfast for himself.

Tin finished bathing and ate at 8.15, he checked his phone but the message had not been read by Can. Maybe he hasn't woken up yet, he thought. Finally Tin busied himself with reading novels that he had not yet been able to complete.

Usually Tin is always focused when reading novels but this time he checks his phone and clock many times. It's 9 o'clock but there hasn't been a reply from Can at all. He doesn't usually wake up this late on a Sunday. Tin never called Can in the morning before Can returned his message for fear of interrupting if Can was still sleeping. But this time Tin ventured because he was worried if something happened to Can.

Can's phone is not active? Usually he never turns off his phone.

Tin called many times but still not connected, making Tin anxious. After several times the phone was disconnected, Tin immediately changed clothes and decided to go to Can's house. If his mother is still at home, all he has to say is that he is Can's friend.

Right when Tin was picking up his wallet, the doorbell of his apartment rang. He immediately rushed to open the door. When he peeked through the hole in the door, it turned out that Can was standing behind the door. Tin's smile immediately expanded and immediately opened the door.

"Cccccaaaannnnnn you where are you ......"

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday happy birthday happy birthday Dear Tin ........"

Can hid the cake behind the wall so that Tin couldn't see it earlier and right when Tin opened the door, Can immediately offered a small cake and sang a happy birthday song.

Tin doesn't even remember that today is his birthday. His eyes getting moist at Can who was singing a birthday song for him with a small cake and a small candle on it.

"Make a wish and blow out the candle, Tin," he said as he offered the small cake.

Tin immediately closed his eyes and cupped his hands while praying, and immediately blew out the candle when finished. Cake, candles, Can presence and Can's smile. This is the perfect thing to start the day, Tin thought.

"You're not going to ask me to come in?," Can asked

"Oh sorry, baby. Come in," Tin said as he invited Can in.

"Help me carry the plastic, Tin," pleaded Can.

Besides cake, Can brought 1 backpack and 1 large plastic bag, who knows what they were.

"Please wrap the plastic, Tin. I brought food made by my mom. I hope you like home-cooked food."

"Cooked by your mom's? How can? She's not suspicious?" Tin asked as he sat on the sofa and pulled out the large plastic contents.

"You know how big my appetite is, so my mom always cooks in large portions. And last night ......."

"Last night?".

"Last night I asked Mom to make a little more than usual because I wanted to give it to you."

"What reason did you give your mother? There's no way you said that this is for your boyfriend hehehe ....."

"Of course not. I said, I have to do the work that must be collected tomorrow. So tonight I will stay at my friend's house to do it. I asked Mom to make food for you as a token of thanks for ....."

"YOU WILL STAY HERE TONIGHT??? ARE YOU SERIOUS, CAN???!!!!"

"Haish, why do you have to shout, Ai Tin? Didn't you hear my explanation???!!!"

"I don't care about your explanation, you can explain later. But are you serious that you want to stay here tonight??"

"Hmm ....."

"Ccccaaannniiiieeeeee ......." said Tin while hugging Can.

"Okay, let's eat first. I haven't had time to eat breakfast because I came here right away after Mom finished cooking."

"Did your mother leave again?"

"Yes, shortly after cooking, she left. We even went to the terminal together."

"Can, why don't you call me? I can pick you up so you don't need to take the bus. Especially with this much luggages."

"Tin, before I knew you, I always took the bus. So there was no problem," he said to calm Tin.

"Can, don't you realize how cute you are? What if someone sees and likes you?"

"I don't care, as long as I don't like them," he answered casually.

"Ah you're right. I forgot how insensitive you are hahahahaha ..."

"Tin, this is my favorite. No matter how many times I eat this in a day, I never feel bored. Try it."

Tin tried Can's Mom cuisine and his heart immediately felt tight. This dish is really good, but that's not what makes Tin's chest tight. There was something about this cooking, something he had never found in any expensive food. The servants at his house always cook high class food that tastes certainly good, but it was tasted different from Can's Mom. Unconsciously, his tears flowing. Can who saw it panicked.

"Tin ... Ai Tin, what's wrong with you? My mom's cooking isn't good? Stop, don't eat anymore. Let's just order the food, Ai Tin."

Tin just shook his head and took a second bite, which made the tears flow faster.

"Ai Tin, don't scare me. Please don't eat anymore."

"Can ... this dish ... is really delicious ....." Tin said between his sobs.

"If it's delicious, why are you crying?," Can asked confused.

"Because ... this ... is... the first time I ate home cooking, a mother's cooking .... sob ... sob .."

"Ai Tin ......"

Can immediately stood up, took and put the plate held by Tin on the table and hugged him tightly.

"From now on, I will always bring my Mom dishes to you hhmmm ... ???," Can asked, which Tin answered with a nod.

Tin buried his head in front of Can's belly and wrapped his arms around Can's small waist.

"Can ....." called Tin.

"Hmm ..." Can replied, hugging Tin back tightly.

"Thank you."

"Eh, thanks for what?," Can asked.

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your lover, thank you for your trust, thank you for always being there for me and thank you because you want to be a part of my life. Thank you, Can," said Tin as he tightened his hug.

"You're welcome, Tin. Thank you too for not giving up on me. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life. Thank you, Tin."

Tin loosened his arms then stood up and looked at the face of the man who had become his world since a few months ago.

"I love you so much, Can. You couldn't imagine how big my love is and I can't imagine my future without you in it (*in english*)," Tin said, then kissed Can's tiny lips and Can kissed back.

Soft kisses filled with love and acceptance, without lust or desire in it.

"Tin, what were you talking about?," Can asked as soon as their lips parted.

"It's nothing, baby," answered Tin, smiling. He forgot, English is one of Can's main enemies.

"If that is so, let's eating, Tin. I'm hungry."

"Hhmmm ..."

Then they continued to eat by occasionally feeding each other. This is the best birthday Tin has ever had. Can said he would always accompany Tin on his birthday next year. Tin, who never remembers his birthday since Tul's betrayal felt different now. His birthday will be the day he waits the most throughout the year. And all because of Can.

"Tin ... I have a gift for you," Can said after they finished eating.

"A gift? Where?" Tin asked impatiently.

Tin takes a ball out of his backpack and hands it to Tin. A ball that looks old and full of signatures.

"I'm confused about what to give you. You have everything. While my monthly money is running low, even though I still have to live another half month before getting the next monthly allowance. And sorry, I just found out that today is your birthday two days ago. So, I'm not at all ready to buy you a proper gift. Maybe for you or someone else, this ball is just an obsolete ball that is worthless, but to me ... this is my most precious treasure. "

"Your precious treasure?" Tin asked, watching the signature that filled the ball.

"I liked football since I was young, but only made it to the team when I was in middle school. At that time, everyone doubted me because of my small body size. They didn't believe in my abilities. Even though I was in the team, they always put me on the bench. I thought, one day, I would be given a chance to show my ability, so I practiced twice harder than them. When they came home from training, I still practiced. When they take a vacation on Sundays, I practice. All I do alone, without a coach. Mom and Ley never asked anything or stopped me. They also never praised my hard work. But every time I get home from training, Mom always prepares delicious food and Ley always makes me fruit juice. They didn't say anything but I know that is a form of their support for me. "

Can stopped for a moment, remembering the days of his struggle days. Tin held Can's hand tightly without speaking, giving Can time to gather his words.

"Then came the day. My school's final match against our nemesis. Our score was 1-1 even until the second half was almost over. Then suddenly the feet of one of our best players were cramping. The coach had no choice but to bring me in. I saw all my teammates faces, they gave up knowing that the coach put me in. Did I give up? No. I thought that it was my time to show the results of my hard work all this time. I didn't want them to underestimate me anymore, plus Mom and Ley also came to watch the match. Then, the miracle happened. I scored the last goal, exactly 10 seconds before the match ended which finally brought victory to our school. It was my first goal. The goal that took me to be what I am today. The goal that made everyone no longer underestimate my ability. "

"Can ...."

"I know, I look stupid and greedy of food outside the field. But when on the field, I am a responsible player. I will not play like a clown on there."

Can took a deep breath and then took the ball from Tin's hand.

"After the match, I asked for this ball and asked them to sign it as a memento. And I want to give you my most valuable treasure, Tin. I hope you will accept it, even though there is no price ..."

"Thank you, Can. Thank you ....." Tin interrupted Can's words while hugging Can's tiny body.

"Thank you for giving me your most precious treasure. This is the best gift of my life. I promise, I will take good care of it. Thank you."

"I'm glad you want to accept it, Tin," Can answered with a smile.

Tin released his arms and cupped the angel's face before him. Not waiting for long, Tin's lips crushed Can's small lips. This time, all feelings were implied in the kiss. Love, gratitude, and desire. A small kiss that heats up. Can shifted and now sat on Tin's lap, without releasing his kiss. Tin held Can tighter, as if kissing Can's lips never felt enough. So does with Can. Tin's lips seemed to be addictive for him. When he kissed him, his thirst wouldn't diminished but made him thirsty even more.

The two people who are in love was no longer cared about anything in the world, because in their world, they only need the man who is now in their arms. The man who has become the world for the other man.

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Meanwhile, at Tul Methanan's residence, Tul placed a gift wrapped in green wrapping paper and placed it on a stack of 12 other gifts.

"Happy 20th birthday, my dear brother. Happy birthday, Tin," he said in tears.

But just like in previous years, he failed. The tears always betray him. The tears never obeyed his orders. The tears flowed down his cheeks smoothly. Tul, who could not hold back his tears, tried desperately to hold back the sobs so that no one in his house heard the sound of sobs.

Tul knelt and closed her mouth tightly. Tears that increasingly heavy make his chest more painful. Tul who was in this room was not a cruel Tul Methanan, who was able to do anything to protect his family's business empire. At present, he is only a Tul, without the name Methanan behind him. Tul as a brother who loves his brother very much. Tul is a coward, who doesn't dare to come face to face to apologize to his only younger brother. Tul is not known by anyone.

Tul was in that room for almost 1 hour. When his heart had calmed down, he wiped away his tears and tidied his clothes. Shortly after, he left the room and locked it. He again became Tul Methanan, the heir to the cold-hearted Methanan throne.

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