Chapter 1: Chapter 1

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“Phuwin! Get up fast, It’s already 8 am!” she shouted.

“Mmm... Mom, just let me sleep a little longer,” I groaned, turning to the other side. But my mom wasn’t having it. She marched over, ripped the blanket off me, and said, “We’re going to meet a girl tomorrow, and you’re here sleeping like nothing’s important. Doesn’t this matter to you?”

I sat up reluctantly, rubbing my eyes. “A girl?”

“Yes! A girl! You’re not getting any younger, Phuwin. It’s about time you got a girlfriend,” she said, hands on her hips.

I sighed deeply. My mom had been on this mission to set me up with someone, despite knowing I rejected every girl she introduced. She didn’t know the truth that I already had someone. Someone who wasn’t a girl.

But how could I tell her? She didn’t like gay people, and I’d been hiding this part of my life from her for so long that it felt suffocating. I hated lying, hated the fear that one day she’d find out and it would destroy everything.

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“Pond, why don’t you invite Phuwin for dinner tonight?” my mom said casually as we sat down for breakfast. “It’s been a while since we all ate together.”

I paused, my fork hovering in midair. “Okay, Mom. I’ll ask him. But I can’t promise he’ll come—only if his mom allows it.”

Just as I said that, my mom smiled widely. “Phuu, my son! We were just talking about you!”

Startled, I turned to see Phuwin standing in the doorway. He looked nervous, his smile not quite reaching his eyes. “Sawadeekap, Mom,” he said, giving her a polite hug.

“We’re having breakfast. Why don’t you join us?” she offered warmly.

“No, thank you, Mom. I just came by because I needed to talk to Pond,” he said, his tone quiet, almost hesitant.

I understood what he meant without him saying more. My family treated him like one of their own, and I knew he loved being here, but his mother’s strict rules made it difficult. “I’m done eating,” I said quickly, standing up and grabbing his hand. “Let’s go talk upstairs.”

I led him to my room, locking the door behind us. “So, what’s going on, baby?” I started, but before I could finish, Phuwin suddenly threw his arms around me, hugging me tightly.

He buried his face in my chest, and I could feel how much he needed this. I wrapped my arms around him protectively, holding him close. “What’s wrong, Phuu?” I asked softly, stroking his hair.

“My mom wants me to meet another girl,” he murmured, his voice breaking. His grip tightened on me as though he was afraid I might slip away.

“It’s okay, Phuu. We’ll go through this, just like we always do,” I whispered, gently pulling back to look into his eyes. I cupped his face and kissed his forehead, then his cheeks, his nose, and finally, a soft, lingering kiss on his lips.

The kiss wasn’t long, but it was enough to make him relax. He sighed, leaning into me. “I love you, Pond. I love you so much. I don’t know how i will live without you.”

I smiled, brushing a strand of hair from his face. I love you too, Phuu. More than anything.”

I guided him to the sofa, pulling him onto my lap as he rested his head against my chest. My arms wrapped securely around him, and for a moment, the world outside didn’t matter.

“I hate this,” Phuwin whispered, his voice trembling. “I hate hiding. I hate lying to her. But what choice do I have, Pond? She’s all I have left. If she finds out about us... she might never forgive me.”

Hearing him so broken shattered me. I wanted to fix everything for him, to shield him from the pain. “Listen to me,” I said firmly, tilting his chin up. “One day, we’ll tell her. One day, she’ll know how much I love you, and she’ll understand. But until then, you’re not alone in this. I’m with you, every step of the way.”

Tears welled up in his eyes, but he smiled faintly, a glimmer of hope breaking through his despair. “You promise?”

“I promise,” I said, pressing a kiss to the top of his head.

He snuggled closer in my chest, his voice barely above a whisper. “One day, I’ll make everything right, Pond. I’ll fix this. I’ll never leave you. Just wait for me.”

I held him tighter, my heart aching for him. “I’ve always been waiting for you, Phuu. Always.”

But then his expression shifted, and he looked up at me with a sadness that made my stomach churn. “Pond, there’s something I need to tell you,” he said hesitantly.

“What is it, baby?” I asked, already feeling a sense of dread creeping in. “You look so sad…”

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-To be continued•

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