Chapter 9. Standing Alone

"Tae"!!!

"Yes Love"!!! Tee heard Tae over the phone.

"Did you have lunch"? He asked Tae who bit his tongue remembering he skipped lunch. And there was no way he could hide it from his would be doctor boyfriend.

"I.. Tee. Baby...".

"Dont Baby me". As expected Tee caught his carelessness.

"Baby. I was busy with hazing and then this report. Its so difficult". Tae whined cutely over the call. Tee bit his lips to stop himself from smiling.

"Yeah? And who asked you to delay it hmmm"? Tee accused.

"Well. Someone decided to come to my dorm in the morning at a weekend, with a bag to stay over, and he enchanted me with his looks and successfully seduced me to bed. Hence....". Tae chuckled remembering the weekend Tee spent with him.

"No. I didnt seduce you okay. You were already horny. Who studies in shorts only hmmm"? Tee rebuked and his face heated up instantly to listen to the devine laughter of his boyfriend.

His eyes flashed the moments he spent with Tae in his apartment but in his defence he didnt know the report was due on Monday at all cost.

"Ohh. Sooooo. Its my fault hmmm"? Tae hummed with a smile that he was sure Tee could see.

"Yeah. It would be always your fault. Suck it up. Am coming to your faculty. Where are you"? Tee tried to wave off his blush.

"Okay your highness. It would be always my fault. Well am at lab. Are you free"? Tae asked straightening up. He was about to end the report anyway.

"Okay i will be there in 20. And i will bring lunch. Am hungry too". Tee said softly. He kissed Tae on phone before hanging up the call.

Thanitt and Copter saw him and faked puke.

"Gawddd. Thanitt he is extra sweet these days. Am getting diabetic". Copter faked puke only to be poked on his dimples.

"Yes. If you have a boyfriend like Tae. Anyway i am leaving for Engineering. Will go home direct with Tae. Bye". Tee stood up gathering his books.

"Dont forget the assignment due tomorrow okay". Thanitt reminded him. Tee waved at his friends without turning back. He knew his friends know he would do it.

He drove his car at a steady speed to reach Tae. He was planning to wait for him until he finishes his lab report and then he would take him out for lunch.

In no time Tee reached the building and to his luck he got a spot near the lab. He locked the car and stepped out of his car only to be hug tightly by his happy Tae.

"Good noon love. How was your day"? Tae lifted him in his arms and spin him around before kissing him full on his lips. Tee was beet red. His face, neck and ears were all crimson, thanks to the kiss.

"Ohoo. My baby is all blushing"!! Tae exclaimed playfully pinching his cheeks.

"Blushing? Who? You? Its the heat stupid. Its hot". Tee fanned his face in a fail attempt because one it was all cloudy, secondly the weather was bit cool due to the heavy rain pour in the morning.

"Yeah yeah. Its really hot in Engineering now. We have a hotTEE here that set the temperature so high that even the sun had to hide away". Tae said in a serious tone nodding his head.

Tee looked at him with wide eyes before he yelling at Tae and ran after him who was laughing and running for his life. But soon he dodged Tee and turned around right at the moment when Tee was close and before Tee could stop his feet, he was crushed and held in a tight embrace.

A cage, he always loved to be encaged in.

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Tae was quickly working in the lab finalising the report as he promised Tee to finish it as soon as possible. While Tee used the time wisely to work on his case study and assignment. They both knew once they got together they wont be able to focus on anything.

So after around 45 minutes they both were done with their work and proceeded to Tee's room because according to Tae, Tee's room would smell of Tee and he would sprawl and roll on the bed, snuggle into his pillows to calm himself. And well Tee had the same reasons to visit Tae in his room.

Tee was about to open the door talking to Tae when he caught bouquet arranged at the door as usual, but this time a huge teddy too. He scoffed and went to throw them away before opening the dorm room for Tae to enter.

"Uhm.. The bouquet"? Tae couldnt help but ask. "Any fan"?

"More like a creep". Tee said in a casual tone.

"What"? Tae raised his eyebrows.

"Chill tiger. I dont know if its a fan or enemy, disguised. I cannot find any identity or name to trace even if i called the flourists. But that doesnt matter to me.

I hate people who lie, or stalk as fun. For me, if you like someone, you should have the guts to speak on their face. Everyone knows who i was and who i am. Still if anyone wants to keep bothering me, that would be so unfair to them.

Besides, i wonder who is this person to waste their money daily just to get their gifts thrown in the bin. Hmmm"? Tee softly booped his nose with Tae, not looking at his expressions. He thought may be Tae was being possessive and he loved it anyway.

"Tee. If the said person confess to you, then would you accept the person? What if he or she is more beautiful and ".

Tee cut off Tae by placing his hand on his lips but he could see those eyes questioning. He sighed before leaning in to kiss Tae softly.

"Tae. You know i was with girls just to satisfy my lust. And you are the only man i fell in love with. So no, no matter who the person is, i only love you. But yes, i would prefer us to talk if there is something going on. Hmmm"? Tee said and this time Tae nodded too although his mind was a mess at this point.

He had to come up with the truth as soon as possible and that too making sure Tee wont be hurt.

"So. How about you take bath and then lunch hmmm"? Tee looped his arms around Tae pulling him close. Tae smiled at him being so obvious, wrapping his arms around the petite waist.

"How about we take bath together and i eat you"? Tae winked.

"Haaa. I didnt know i had a human eating boyfriend. What should i do now? I am so scared". Tee said in his over dramatic scared tone.

Tae smirked at him as he moved his hands down to hook at his thighs and lifted Tee easily in his arms.

"Oh.. You dont know baby Tee, what else your boyfriend can do". He winked at Tee taking him to the bathroom to take bath and eat him side by side.

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"Tee"!! Tae called Tee putting his chopsticks away.

"Hmmm"?

"How long its been happening"?

"Happening what"? Tee asked in a confused tone.

"This all. Flowers. Gift and...".

"Around 6 7 months may be". Tee said in an unsure tone. But carried on to eat his ramen with meat balls.

"You never told before".

"Because it does not matter Tae".

"But...".

"Tae. I did lots of digging in the beginning. I thought it was a lame joke. A prank. But when i didnt find any clue, i started ignoring it. It does not matter to me. Whoever wants to waste their money go ahead. Its their choice.

And its my choice to throw them away. Many people would love to have free gifts". Tee said shrugging his shoulders.

"Hmmm. Anyway. Are you free this weekend"? Tae asked Tee.

"Yes i am. Why? Want to take me out"? Tee winked biting his lips. Tae chuckled at his cuteness.

"Nope. I want to kidnap you". Tae winked too. This time the dorm room echoed with the happiest laughter of Tee.

"No but seriously Tee. Are you free"? Tae asked again this time a bit serious.

"I am Tae. Even if not. I am never busy for you". Tee assured him with his warm smile.

"I have marked a few apartments for us. A block near university. I have these brouchers with me. Have a look". Tae pulled out few papers for Tee to see across his seat, but Tee proceeded to sit in his lap comfortablly.

They were total 4 or 5. Same building, different levels. Tee reviwed them one and another. Discussing the pros and cons with Tae when they finally agreed on one of the apartments.

It was corner style, 3 bedrooms. Kitchen and lounge with laundary and attached baths. It was on 1st floor. And the parking was exclusive too. Also it was just 5 minutes walking distance from their University.

Tae told him if they would chip 10% extra of the total price, they would get a garage too for two cars and a bike. Well it was a great offer. Instead of fixing 3 spots in the basement, it would be convenient to get a garage. Money wasnt an issue. Besides, Tae was opting to sale out one of his apartments and so did Tee.

They would surely need money in savings for the coming up expenses because surely they would get a good fortune but not atleast till they were students.

They agreed to visit it the coming Friday after their classes so that they could proceed with quick packing and shifting over. Tee wanted to share the news with his friends.

His... No, their first home. His and Tae's

"Tae, we will write TeeTae on the door okay". Tee said with closed eyes, as if he was already living there. But his world turned upside down in a second.

He opened his eyes to see Tae hovering him on the floor.

"It would be Tae Tee". He said in a husky tone. Snuggling into the fresh smelling neck.

"Huh"? Tee was confused.

"I am the husband baby". Tae winked. Tee saw him with wide eyes before hitting his shoulders. Though he was protesting but the red on his body was the clear evident of how he liked Tae's statement.

"Meanie". Tee stucked out his tongue at Tae as he rolled off him to lay on the floor. Tee looked at his smiling happy face and moved to hug Tae sideways.

"I dont care about the name Tae, its you who matters to me". Tee whispered softly, placing his head on the rhythmically beating heart.

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"Dont you think you are rushing things"? Thanitt put the fork down while listening to Tee explaining him and Copter about their plan of moving in together.

"Rush"??? Tee asked in a confused tone. Why would it be a rush to move in with Tae. They were already living in together. It was just about two dorms to say.

"You just have realised your feelings for a man Tee. He is your first..relationship i would say. It was okay to be boyfriends to know each other, to claim each other that no one else could interfare.

But moving and living in together? You both are students. And as you told, your parents have not accepted him to be your boyfriend. Although as per you told me again, his parents have no issue but what about your mom dad? They have not allowed him to court you. Its a plus that they cant drive you out of your money, but Tee... I would have taken time to think over it". Thanitt said twirling the straw in the coffee.

Tee was just looking at Thanitt. Why would it matter to him? Why would Thanitt feel it rushing things or taking slow? It was Tee's life. His personal choice to choose who he wanted to live with.

Why didnt it matter to Thanitt, when Tee was busy fucking pussies? Why didnt it matter to him when Tee would take every minute to grab a girl and enjoy the heat? Why everyone was hot on heels just because he fell for a man? And what if he was in love with a man? Did it make him less a man? Was he so easy to approach?

He was just looking at Thanitt, stuck frozen at his words. Why was everyone brainwashing him?

"I... Forget it Thanitt. I dont know whats going on in your mind, but i am disappointed to hear my mom talking in your voice.

First or not, or infact i should say, first and last, its always Tae and it would always be Tae. I dont care if i am pennyless, i dont care if he is pennyless. He is sufficient for me. Why is it even an issue? Dont we see people falling for same gender? So what if its me"? Tee said in a calm yet exasperated tone. He was tired of all this push and pull.

His friends were his moral support. Even if Copter was silent, still he didnt oppose Thanitt. That meant he supported Thanitt's view.

"Its because you are Tee Thanapon Jaruji.. Its a name in the society Tee. And just to say, we were never worried in the past because you were playing around, enjoying your youth. And that everyone did. So why now? Whats the hurry to settle down huh? Whats so good about Tae? Or is it his d....".

"Shut the fuck up Thanitt. Not even a single word about my boyfriend". The food court was erie quiet. Every one dropped their forks and knives when they saw Tee slapping Thanitt on face.

"No one, i repeat no one has any right to speak a word about him. He is my pride. He is Tae Darvid Kreepolrerk. I give a fuck on your fucking society if they accept me or not. Tae, is mine. He never judged me. He never reminded me of who i was in the past.

Now lets be honest with the shit Thanitt. Now, just in this very moment, what if i pick any girl here and fuck her on this very table, you would bear it right? So why does it matter to you if its Tae"? Tee snarled in anger, twisting his finger in the air as if emphasizing. He was gritting, hissing though teeth, his nostrils blarring.

Thanitt was shocked so was Copter. Tee would be hot headed a few times, but he never raised his hand or voice on his friends. His friends were always special for him. So what happened now? May be they pushed him too much.

Thanitt looked into his eyes. He saw anger lingering, but there, in the depths of those dark orbs. He saw disappointement and most of all sadness. A loneliness that his friends left him alone.

Those unshed tears that were accusing Thanitt for not supporting him and talking about the norms of the society. He was about say something to Tee, to apologise may be, but a strong arm pulled him back and went to Tee.

Tae pulled a shivering, trembling Tee in his arms. Kissing his head. His forehead. His knuckles. His palms that were marked with blood crescents.

He waited until Tee calmed down in his embrace before he turned to Thanitt with bloodshedding eyes.

"This should be the last time Thanitt Ittiphat that i find Tee upset due to you. When i promised you, i would take care of Tee and would make sure that he wont be hurt, i expected you to do the same.

I respected your decisions towards him because you mean a lot to him. But one word to hurt him, and i will forget all. Next time, if i saw Tee in pain due to you, i would forget everything.

And dont you dare talk or approach him, until this crazy thought leave your mind that i will let him go. No. He is mine. As much as i am his. And i am worthy enough to take care and provide for him even if the whole word disowns him. Do you understand"? Tae raised his finger at Thanitt who smacked away his hand, picked his books and stormed out of the cafe.

"Take me away Tae". He heard a muffled voice of Tee in his chest.

"Right away baby". He picked up Tee's books and took him to the parking, shielding away from everyone, leaving a confused and shocked Copter behind.

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Author's words.

Honestly i didnt mean to put it this way. I initially planned his friends to accept him and be happy. But whats the fun without drama eh. 😉😉