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Pran looks at Pat who is on his knees, confessing his love. Just as he wished. He won the bet. But the situation, he didn't think the situation would look like this!
[Flashback]
When Pat told him "You like me", yes it was Pran who reverted the topic to Pat. Basically he tried to avoid. He tried to avoid all the butterflies that his stomach was having, seeing some kind of affirmation from Pat's side too. His eyes told that something is there. Honestly it was just boasting. He could never gain the courage to tell that confidently that Pat likes him. But something within him told him to go for it. And after saying that, he could see Pat not denying it. He knew very well that he is already in the losing side, but he always loves to have power over Pat.
Looking at how Pat followed him from Bangkok to their faculty trip, he knew he would get beaten up. Honestly Pran feels very bad for him. He left him without explanations, still he came this far to talk to him. In the beach also, they kind of laid bare their feelings, just not saying it aloud. Both knew something was changing between them, but both were scared to name it, to ruin it. Even if Pran pushes him, he still comes back like a puppy. And who is Pran to deny that puppy look in his eyes? He is not made of stone.
Pran had already become a pro in hiding his feelings. But that is until he realised he has some kind of control over Pat. That makes him want more. All this while he has forced himself, but now he wants to let go all the feelings because Pat also feels the same. He is scared to want more, but looking at Pat's eyes, he doesn't have the courage to deny it. He is too weak for that. All his feelings from high school came back (not like he forgot them). For now he keeps aside the sad part and focus on the good ones. They can try to be happy for a while, right?
"I'm not being greedy, just let me experience this for a while" , Pran prays to someone out there who might fulfill his wishes.
They truly had the moments of their life. Pran's long hidden feelings all came out at once, making Pat overwhelmed. Honestly, if Pran felt earlier then Pat fell harder. He just couldn't resist Pran. And Pran's eyes were so in love, he couldn't see anything. They almost lived together as Pat always crashed in Pran's dorm. The latter didn't mind, because he got free cuddles. Pat's thought only made him giggle. If Pat was sweeter than he already was, Pran wasn't sure if he could handle that much. Well, for Pran, Pat's saccharine smile was enough to melt him. He even forgave him for being jealous of Wai and letting their friends know about their relationship. Thanks to them that they accepted it. Phew!
Everything went well, but being tight lipped, none confessed their feelings. Pran didn't do it because he had the confidence to make Pat do it first. Pat was also confident about their relationship, so he also tried to win the challenge. They flirted like hell with each other, they kissed, had sex. But none uttered a single word about confession. Maybe they were also scared to name the relationship, only being together gave them the happiness, why ruin it by giving it a name? They both knew how scary it was for the other.
[Present]
Pat comes from college and opens Pran's doors directly. "Where is my honey? Your husband is home", he started calling in a cringy voice while taking off his shoes. He knows Pran cringes a lot when he does this but also laughs like the adorable thing he is. Pat loves it.
He gets no response so he goes on to hug Pran who was standing on the balcony from behind. Wait, something is odd, he is not moving, Pat thought.
He tries to turn him around but Pran stops him by holding Pat's hands which were hugging him. Something was odd about the situation but he stays like this to give Pran some space. After a while Pat was about to ask what happened, but he could feel Pran was crying. He immediately turns him around and saw he was sobbing. That scene broke Pat's heart because that was the second time he was seeing Pran's tears and that's the thing he hates most on Pran's face. But realising Pran was not in a talking state, he just hugs him and pats his head.
"Don't worry, everything will be alright. I'm here", Pat tries to comfort him. Pran doesn't cry in front of Pat so he doesn't know what would make him stop crying.
Pran slowly lifts up his head from Pat's shoulders and says "they got to know about us, they're gonna separate us". He was sobbing tremendously which made his voice incoherent.
Pat answers "What are you saying? Calm down first", while patting his head. He hugs him again. Pat's heart is crashed into pieces seeing Pran's state, and his own tears threatening to come out. He heard it. He heard what he said, but pretended not to hear it. He can't start crying in front of Pran, that will make Pran weaker. He also needs some time to think. He inhales Pran's scent, it ways calms him down. But somehow that is not working this time.
They both hug each other and cry for a long time. Pran doesn't question why Pat is also crying.
After a while when both are quite stable, Pran explains that his father came and said he found out about their friendship. Even found Pat's belongings from Pran's room. He ordered him to pack all his stuffs and go home. He will have to leave this dorm forever.
They stay in silence for some time.
"Pran", Pat calls out.
Pran was in a daze so he didn't realise when Pat got on his knees.
"I love you", Pat says with utmost sincerity, his eyes glistening like stars. Anyone could tell how much he loves him, and he is so scared that his eyes will give up the tears anytime soon.
"Pran", he calls out softly, the teardrop finally fell, "You wanted me to get on my knees and confess my love for you, right? I lost the bet Pran. But I can't lose you. I can't live without you Pran. Please don't leave me."
Pause.
"Pran, Pran, do you hear me?? Please don't leave me" he tells all these in such a soft tune but he knew Pran heard him, he knew Pran would know how desperate he is. He lowered his head as he can't look at him in the eyes or he will break down so badly, he just knows that. Still some teardrops fell on the floor.
"What do you think? I don't love you?", Pran shouts. He hit his breaking point 2 times in a row in one single evening! What a day!
Pat stares at him in disbelief.
"What do you think I feel? Do you think you are the only one who is in love? You think you are the only one who is suffering?? Then listen, I have liked you since our high school days. You asked me if I would like you because you did so many things to me? Even if you didn't do those things I would have still liked you. Because something changed between us back then. Atleast for me. It hurt a lot to see you with Ink. You treated me like your friend and that made me greedy, yes, but you also have the power hurt me more than anyone. I had to transfer because of you, I couldn't see you, I realised my feelings then. But it was late, actually we were always late. It was never in our fate to be together. Even if now you fall for me, even if I muster up the courage to embrace my love, nothing will change. Fate will not change. It hurts so damn much! We could finally be happy, I could finally express my feelings to you. I changed my sad emoji to happy emoji when you came back to my life. Seeing you made me alive. You don't know how much I missed you. You don't know how much it hurt me when you said you like Ink. You don't know how many nights I cried thinking of "what if our families were not enemies". But you made me smile more than that. You overpowered the sorrows of my life and filled them with happiness. You asked me if I hated you. How can I hate you Pat! I love you. I truely love you. I have always loved you. That's why I also can't let you go. I have lost the bet long ago before the bet even existed. I just couldn't tell you that. I thought when you would confess to me, I would feel like I have gained everything in the world, all the happiness is mine, but I am feeling the exact opposite Pat, I am feeling like I have lost everything, everything is being taken away from me. What should we do now Pat?" , Pran doesn't know how he uttered all these, all his hidden feelings. The situation is so desperate he just feels like he needs to tell Pat everything before they are separated. The tears left his eyes and ran for his cheeks continuously and Pat wants to kiss the whole trail of sorrow from Pran's face.
Pran feels Pat's lips crashed on his. He closes his eyes. At this moment, he doesn't want to think of anything else. They deliver all their desparation, all their love into one kiss. Pran's still sobbing and even Pat. They let out soft whimpers which gets lost in each others' mouth, giving the kiss so much intensity that Pran wants to kiss Pat senseless till dawn and the later ofcourse would love to comply. They kiss like there is no tomorrow. Their hands find each others' neck and grab the so firmly as if they're holding their worlds in it. However close they pull each other, it doesn't seem too close, just they're little bit breathless. They both want to go on like this for whatever amount of time they can till their breath makes them stop, and then start again. Whatever the world has planned for them, they can face them later. If the future is uncertain, they atleast have the whole right to enjoy the moment they have right now.
Pat breaks the kiss and whispers, "Thank you for being honest with me. Thank you for letting your feelings bare for the first time. Now that I look back to those times, I just realised how much of a fool I was! I was also in love with you! Otherwise why would I make you the world's most handsome pick?" Pran chuckles. "I realised that I was also in love with you, but our relationship was so natural, it didn't occur to me. Ohmygod Pran, I liked you since High school!!" Pat giggles like a baby. And there goes Pran's heart. He also can't stop himself from smiling. Who won't smile knowing his childhood crush also had a crush on him at the same time! They forget all the miseries, just look at each others' eyes and smile. Genuine happy smile.
"Pran"
"Hmm"
"I love you"
"You're gonna use it often from now on, right?
"Yes"
"So cringey"
"Pran"
"Hmm"
"Say that you love me"
"I have already said it"
"Please say one more time! I can't believe it yet"
"I love you, you asshole"
And they kiss again.
"What to do about the parents thing? They're gonna find out soon about our relationship", Pran asks with concern.
"We'll fight for it then!", Pat smiles.
"And if we die?", Pran also smiles.
"Then we'll be the modern Romeo and Juliet", Pat giggles.
"I knew you'll say this, asshole. Then you'll be the Juliet, not me.", Pran smiles too.
"Okay fine, as my Romeo wishes", Pat answers.
They both laugh and look at the stars. Whatever happens, they'll deal with it then. For now, what matters is they're together. They'll be together no matter what.