Chapter 7. Unsuccessful Meeting

"So... You want to propose Tee"? Tae straightened his back at the table. He was invited with Tee on a very very formal lunch with Tee's parents.

He saw them, epitome of beauty and grace but decorated with arrogance. They were kind of cold, ice tones. Their eyes had no warmth, not even as a friend to Tee.

Tee had actually talked to his parents 3 days prior to the invitation to introduce Tae to them. But this was certainly not how he wanted it to be. He wanted his parents to be atleast a little warm, affectionate may be.

He genuinely felt bad for Tae to listen to his parents. He saw how Tae stopped eating the food while his parents were trying to be oblivious.

"Do i need to repeat my question"? Tae took a deep breath at the rude tone of mr Jaruji, a well famed Bureaucrat. Who doesnt know the face. And his wife, sophistically cutting and chewing the steak.

"Am sorry sir. But yes i want to propose Tee and for that i wanted to ask for permission". Tae put the fork and knife down.

Tee raised his eyebrows at his mom who was chuckling sarcastically.

"Come on Boy. Do you even know what you are saying? Proposing my son? For marriage? Do you think he is even negative zero percent close to a girl"? She was saying with apparently smiling lips but her eyes screamed anger.

"I didnt mean to offend you, but...".

"Offend? Tsk. He is my only child. The heir to my property spread across the world. And why would he marry you? To help you stand on your feet hmmm"? This time Tae felt his blood starting to boil. Only if Tee had not patted his hand above the table.

"I... Dont need his assets to stand on my feet. I have everything i want and i can provide for everything he wants. I never took him as a woman or girl even if i am bi.

He is the most precious, most handsom man i met and fell in love with. I dont know how to define it, but, i can take care of him, thats i am sure about". Tae said confidently. Staring right into the eyes of a scoffing man.

"And what made you think that you can win over him without us". Tee's father smirked.

"I never said i want him without your blessings. But that doesnt mean that i wont fight for him. He is the person i want to live my life with. I dont think its too hard to understand sir". Tae said as politely as he could. Only if they were not Tee's parents.

He saw Tee all gloomy from the corner of his eyes. And how he wanted to comfort him. But he knew he was already in the black books of his parents, so he didnt want to push their buttons more.

"Mom. Dad. I love him. Please". Tee said in a low tone.

"Shut up Tee. Just a week back you were busy buying dozens of condoms to hunt and fuck those bitches. So what now? Getting laid? I didnt expect this from you. And no i dont agree to it. His courting, proposing, all this boyfriend shit.

We set the laws Tee. And what would people say? That my own son turned faggot. Oh no. Never. I never let anyone put any stain on my collar. So i wont allow it too. Do you hear me Thanapon"? His father whispered roared.

Tee was all pale. Like every drop of blood was taken out of his body. He was looking at his parents with horror stuck eyes. This much anger, this much hate. So much just for their status.

"And if you didnt listen to us....."

"Then you cannot do anything except disowning me. Right"? Tee clapped his hands with pure mock but his eyes were stinging with tears that he didnt want to shed.

"Thank you so much sir, mam, for sparing your precious time to waste on me. I assure you i wont disturb your time ever. Thank you for the honor.

Shall we"? He turned to Tae who stood up too and took him out without even sparing a glance at the glaring couple. He helped Tee keep his head high. He knew Tee didnt want to break down, so he didnt let him break down.

He guided Tee to his car, buckled up the seat belt and moved to drive to his dorm. They were silent whole way. Not even a word was spoken. Not that Tae didnt want to hear Tee out or Tee didnt want to scream his heart out, but...

Tee let Tae take him inside his room and clicked the door shut. He made him sit comfortably and handed him a glass of water. Only then Tee broke down. Countless tears dropped down from his beautiful eyes to his cheeks, down to his neck and shirt.

Tae spread his arms around his figure to bring him close in his embrace.

Tee wasnt crying out of fear to lose anything or even Tae, because one way or another, he promised himself that he would never let Tae go. But the thought itself, that his parents were simply okay with the fact that he was busy buying condoms to fuck any slut, it was so dreadful that it shook him to core.

Was he that desperate for sex that he didnt care a bit about his image and what if someday he had to settle down? His parents would be proud to say that their son had all the liberty to live his youth the way he wanted?

So what if he wanted to get settle now? The way they always knew about his where about but never bothered his life, other than chipping in his account with the currency. Or getting his dorm renovate after every 3 months.

Why couldnt they let him live happily too? Why did it matter to them about his sexual preference? Or a heir? Why would they need when even Tee himself was not in a mood to fight for the seat of his father in the government.

Why and when the society class mattered more to them than their own son? He was battling inside, sobbing, clutching Tae's shirt tightly. For now the only warmth he had was from Tae.

Those soothing hands on his back were a proof that Tae knew all his pain. He was aware and very much grateful to Tae who understood him. He gave Tee the space he needed yet he kept him close to make sure Tee knew he wasnt alone.

Tae felt Tee no more shaking. He racked his hair with fingers before pulling off a bit. Without any other word he took him to his bedroom.

"Here. These would be kinda big on you but get comfy. Meanwhile i fix us some Supper slash dinner. Hmmm"? Tae politely wiped his face and smiled.

"I.. I am sorry Tae. I..". Tee didnt know how many things would have hurt Tae due to the behaviour of his parents but he was ready to ask for forgiveness as much as he could. But Tae silenced him by putting a finger on his lips.

"Ssshhhhh. I am not angry. I am not hurt. As long as you are with me. We will talk but get fresh first. Go". He pecked Tee's forehead and turned around to go to the kitchen. Surely he was hungry.

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Tae bit his lower lip to hide his smile when all he wanted was to jump on Tee who was looking so awedoreable wearing his light peach shirt and shorts.

He was talking to may be Thanitt on phone and so far he had not noticed a love stuck man standing in the middle of the lounge with those sprinkling eyes and goofy smile.

Tee told Thanitt everything that happened before he asked him not to disturb Tee for the weekend. He wasnt sure what he would do, but he wanted some time alone.

He turned off the phone and only then he saw Tae. Standing in a rather weird posture.

"Uhm.. Tae. You okay"? He went close to Tae and waved his hand in front of his face.

"Oh. Hi...". Tae flashed his goofy smile, showing his perfectly enameled teeth.

"Ummm. Hi...". Tee was confused. What happened to Tae? Did he hit his head somewhere?

"Tae??? Something happened? Did you hit your head on the wall"? He couldnt help but ask with concern and worry.

Tae looked at him with wide eyes before he bust out laughing. He picked Tee up in arms and spinned them around.

"Tae. Put me downnnn. Its dizzyyyy". He heard Tee screaming and hitting his shoulders before Tae put him down, still encaged.

"Yeah i have hit myself. Very hard and i fell hard too. In your love Tee Thanapon". Tae smooched his cheeks loudly, resting his face in the crook of Tee's neck.

It was ticklish due to the little to none stubble on his face. And Tae was constantly sniffing the skin. Tee tried to hold it but at the end failed. He started giggling and that was the cue for Tae to make sure Tee keep smiling.

He nipped the skin, teased with teeth until Tee couldnt laugh anymore. He pulled off and held Tee like the most precious possession he had.

"Feeling better"? He asked Tee who nodded with flushed cheeks. His eyes were glassy with the laughter. And lips still quivering.

"Thank you Tae". Tee replied sincerily.

"Come. The dinner is served your highness. Lets dig in". Tae held his hand and led him to the table, pulling out the chair for him and served him pasta and steak like a gentleman.

"Now i seriously think, you did hit your head by the wall". Tee exclaimed with a mischievous smirk making Tae laugh again.

"And why is that"? He placed water on the table and took his seat too.

"Whats with all this chivalry"? Tee waved his fork in the air, indicating about the whole act Tae put in.

"See. I promised i would never treat you as a woman, but i never said i wont spoil you"? Tae winked. Tee looked at him with unbelieveable expressions and started chuckling too.

"You are a pro".

"Yeah. A pro turned noob in front of you". Tae put his fork and knife down and put his hands under his chin as a little excited child who looks at something interesting.

"Come on Tae". Tee smacked his forehead lightly smiling at the puppy sitting in front of him.

They had their food in comfortable silence but Tae caught Tee getting zoned out from time to time and he wanted to clear the air as soon as possible. He was yet to find a way to talk when he saw Tee turned to the table and picking up his mobile to leave.

"Uhmm. Thank you Tae. I should be get going. You have to take rest too". He stood in front of the tanned guy whose eyes drooped for a moment in disappointment. But he took his chance.

"Tee. Stay here tonight". He gently held Tee's hands. No weavering voice, no fluttering gaze. He was sure of what he was asking.

"Stay"??? Tee licked his dry lips. He shifted from one foot to another, pondering on the proposal. He didnt mind Tae taking him to his dorm, giving him his clothes and cook for him, but staying the night???

"I mean i would understand if you are not comfortable to stay at my place, its just that i don't want you to stay alone tonight. I dont want to stay alone too.

If you say i can take you to your dorm if you want to pick up your things. Books. Anything. And then i will bring you here". Tae suggested.

Acceptable.... To be honest, Tee didnt want to stay alone too.

"Uhm. I need my books, laptop and my clothes to change". Tee said in a sheepish tone.

"Clothes? Why clothes"? Tae asked Tee with confused gaze and Tee was flustered.

"Tae. What would i do without clothes? I mean i cannot keep wearing these all the time. I cannot wear all your clothes right"? Tee said as if making a 3 years old child understand. And luckily Tae did quickly than he had thought.

"Without clothes?? Oh no.. No no no no. I meant you can wear all of my clothes if you want. But if you dont like it, we can get your clothes". Tae flashed his cheeky grin.

"Silly. Lets go". Tee bust out laughing. He was unrevealing so many sides of Tae in a short period of time. He was caring, loving and gentle. He was understanding, he was concerned. And mostly, he was a big big puppy. And Tee could see the invisible tail wagging as Tee was following him to his car.

Tee packed his books and laptop that Tae took to take to his car before he jog back to his room. Tee was holding just a duffle bag and hangers with his neatly ironed uniform.

"I.. Uhm... I might crash your dorm for the weekend so ...". He said with tinted cheeks. And only if Tae could start shouting in excitement.

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"I never thought one day i had to sit and think about my life choices and where i fell wrong". Tee started out of the blue, once Tae helped him arrange his clothes and things in his closet. And even if Tee brought his own set of night suit, he preffered Tae's oversized shirt and shorts. He felt the scent calm down his nerves.

They were sitting on the carpet near balcony looking at the sky when Tee started. And that night Tae found out so many things about Tee's personal life.

How his parents never cared that giving everything, every liberty to a child, without any check is not always healthy. He regretted his choices of hook ups and flings. But on the other hand, he was an extra ordinary student. He had his own social circle. His own preferable choices. And an invisible line that would stop everyone from approaching him directly.

His eyes were deep with feelings and emotions that he had buried down. Only Tae had the opportunity to see past them. To see his soul. The wounds he had. The sadness behind his words. How he disclosed every single layer of memories that were haunting him now.

Sometimes, the after math hits hard. And that what Tee was feeling. He felt disgusted at the thought that fucking some whores can be normal in the society while falling in love for the same gender can be a curse? A shameful thing? How? Why?

"Tee. Hey.. Look at me. Am here Tee". Tae cupped his cheeks as he saw the panicked state of Tee.

"Tee. Listen. Whatever happened in the past was none of your fault. It doesnt deny the fact how wonderful person you are. Everyone enjoys the luxuries they have and the thing is to stay in control and that you did. And i am really proud of you.

You are an amazing person, dont let the negativity spoil your positive energy. Hmmm".

Tee kept looking at Tae. Indeed he made the best decision to accept Tae in his life.

"Thank you Tae. For holding me up". Tee smiled at Tae.

"I will always be here Tee. You have me always". Tae assured him attaching their foreheads together.

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Hhmmm i wonder what comes up. Some fluff or tears😉😉