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Life's simple pleasures

summary: Bonkers finally being able to eat delicious food without any consequence for the future, financially that is.

Bonkers was scrolling through Grab, he hasn't realised how long he's been scrolling until he had to stop and close his stinging eyes. As he looked at the time, it had been an hour already. He felt his stomach wringing him out, it wasn't a great feeling. His stomach was seriously killing him, he didn't have any options when it came to food. He could only sleep it off, and so he did. A loud notification awoke him, as he groggily picked up his phone, his eyes tried to make out the blurriness from the bright light. He had been cashed in some money, it was more than enough to last him 3 months if he spent it wisely. He did what anybody would do in that situation, buy what he wanted, and currently, it was food. He also saw that a popular restaurant had been giving discounts, he's never been there since he usually never had any money but he's heard from word of mouth that it tasted delicious. That's exactly what he did, he ordered some smoked chicken tenderloin, suddenly as he was about to check out, Grab was suddenly a bit too generous in ads, he ended up succumbing and added grilled wagyu to his cart. BUT THEN MUSHROOM SOUP WITH MOZZARELLA STICKS WERE ON SALE TOO.... He felt guilty spending all this money as he pressed click. He waited for a good 20 minutes, as the food arrives, the smell was an assault on his senses. It wasn't bad or anything, he just hasn't smelt food this good in awhile. It was surreal. As he opened the food packages, he started eating. Feeling the juicy and tender wagyu melt on his tongue, the slightly oily feel around his lips as he licked them. For the first time in god knows how long, he doesn't even remember, his mind clouded by the instinct to devour the food in front of him. He enjoyed the feeling of chewing, his jaw ached slightly from all the chewing, his stomach was all bloated from eating. He could only sigh in contentment as he laid down, he felt like he had entered eternal happiness. Author's note: hii

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for mermay

my devices got taken away except my laptop so for the first time I have to draw on my laptop using my mouse and ms paint, big respect to people who use them regularly. she's an eel btw....

#mermay #mermay 2024 #mermaid art #mermaid

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Liquid Courage

Claus x Bonkers cw: Drunken state, tooth aching fluff, NOT PROOFREAD

As the door swung open, Claus's heavy foot steps pattered through the empty hall way. It was already 1 in the morning, it was unusual for Claus to come back so late, especially with the curfew they both agreed on. Bonkers gently swung the door from their bedroom open to the hall, he saw Claus who was leaning by the wall. "Hu-Happy New Year!" shouted the boy as he threw his hands up in the air, the bottle of alcohol glistened, the moonlight refracting from the green colored glass. Bonkers could only see the man that he loved change due to the influence from the alcohol, he lightly clenched his jaw. As he moved closer to aid his lover, he couldn't help the crack in his voice. "Have you been drinking again?" Bonkers' tone was full of worry. How could it not be? What would've happened if Claus didn't make it back safely? He's always been one to care too much for others, especially now for his lover who seems to be so carefree, now under the influence of what could endanger him more. Claus looked at Bonkers as he helped guide him to the bedroom, they've been so close, yet, he's never really taken the time to properly study Bonkers' face. The way his brows furrow when something troubles him, the way sweat glistened on his skin, the way he clenched his jaw as he frowned. It was all so foreign, yet so welcoming. "H-Have I told you.." Claus was slurring on his words, not making any sense. "You can save it for later.." The strong smell of alcohol was getting to Bonkers' nose, as he took away the bottle of alcohol from Claus' hand, Bonkers laid on the bed, seemingly almost motionless. Claus' weight had a toll on Bonkers' back as he groaned, arching it to try and relieve some of the tension. Bonkers headed to the kitchen to grab a cup of cold water, he's thinking that Claus would definitely be thirsty for some right now. He wasn't wrong, Claus was smacking his lips, feeling his tongue and throat go dry. Claus got up from the bed, and took off his work coat, and shoes before continuing to lay on the bed. The room smelt so much of Bonkers considering he was the one that stayed at home the most. Claus couldn't help but pull the blanket closer to his nose as he whiffed the faint scent of softener and Bonkers. When Bonkers came back with the glass of water, he placed the glass down on a nightstand before helping Claus sit up. He took the glass of water, and pushed it against Claus' lips. Claus' hands shakily took the cup to steady it against his lips, before downing it in several muffled gulps. Bonkers put the glass cup back on the night stand, his frown still not fading. Claus looked at Bonkers, and gently smiled. The corner of his eyes lightly creased as his cheekbones rise up to eyes, his face flushed from the alcohol. "Have I told you how much I love you?" Claus blurted out, his palm moving to gently caress Bonkers' face. "Now's not the time for this, you're clearly drunk.." Bonkers' frown only got deeper, as he tries to push the hand away, Claus leans in, and pulls him into an embrace. Taking a long inhale of Bonkers' scent. "You're so nice.. Take care of me... Mmm.." Claus mumbled, his breath tickling Bonkers' neck. Bonkers' face glowed pink, as he reciprocated the hug, he couldn't help but feel like he wanted to cry a bit. "What would you do without me.." Bonkers muttered as he held Claus in his embrace until they both fell asleep. A/N: Rushed. Love love MATA INC yaoi. Consented to by both parties, yayayay

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Heart's desire

Nawfal x Nahfiz

cw: slight profanity, boys being unable to properly express themselves, unrequited love

Sudah dua tahun Nahfiz dan Nawfal berhidup di asrama dan maktab bersama, tetapi mereka masih susah nak bertolak ansur. Selalu bergaduh. Yang si Nawfal tu complain, yang si Nahfiz tu pula bergossip! Memang dua dunia yang berbeza, tak dapat nak bayangkan pon mereka bersama.

Nahfiz benci perangai Nawfal yang memang sial ni. Nawfal tu iya la, memang sial pon, tapi dia ni memang ada je yang dia 'extra' sial. Iaitu Nahfiz, ***, dan lagi sorang betina tu. Nawfal ni, memang tak reti simpan *** dia dalam seluar, nampak sangat yang jenis suka permainkan hati. Nawfal pula, benci Nahfiz ni. Kalau boleh, bising lagi. Perangai lembut macam pondan, kalau boleh, jadi perempuan terus. Tak reti betul nak jaga diri, dahlah bau macam perfume murah, yuck.

Nahfiz sedang duduk di kelas sewaktu rehat ke-2, mejanya terduduk sebelah Nawfal. Dari awal mulanya, Nahfiz memang bernasib malang. Dekat asrama dia bilik sama dengan Nawfal, di kelas duduk sebelah Nawfal, homeroom pon sama dengan Nawfal! Memang benci Nawfal ni. Nawfal, seperti biasa, tengah berborak dengan S*brina dan B*trisyia yang duduk di belakangnya. Nahfiz pula jeling je si mamat tu, penat dengar suara dia.

Tetiba, Nawfal bangun dari kerusinya dan pergi berdiri di depan meja A*sya, bergoyang macam toyol apa entah. A*sya ni sebernanya simpan rasa nyampah je, sesiapa je boleh nampak. Nawfal ni memang bodoh sikit, otak fikir exercise, berenang, dengan apa mende entah, joget (zapin). Nahfiz pon ambil lah kesempatannya dan bergossip dengan kedua orang yang duduk di belakang Nawfal. "Eh, kau nak tau tak," dengar cara dia bercakap pon sudah tahu itu bukan soalan, dia terus bebel je apa kebende yang ada dekat otak udang dia tu. Tetapi, benci bagaimana pon, masa tak akan menunggu dan selalu berjalan. Nahfiz manusia juga, Nawfal termasuk. Mereka juga berasa sunyi walaupon selepas membuat perkara yang begitu.

Satu hari, Nahfiz dengan Nawfal duduk di kelas berdua-duaan. Nawfal tengah membaca buku, Nahfiz pula bosan. "Eh Nawfal, kau asyik baca buku tu je. Tak bosan ke?", "Lagi bermanfaat daripada bercakap dengan kau, kerja tau membawang je macam betina.", Nahfiz pula jeling mata sebelum meletak kepalanya atas meja. Apabila S*brina dan B*trisyia masuk ke kelas, Nawfal terus sambung routine dia. "Weh, minggu depan aku gi Zapin dekat JoBa. Cikgh F*rdawos bawak.", S*brina dengan B*trisyia, rela tak rela, layan je la, tapi B*trisyia memang dah agak dia akan menconteng nak habiskan masa. Nahfiz terdengar, dan sengih bersendirian. "Bagus lah tu, nanti aman bilik lol."

Dan apabila masanya datang, Nawfal pon tidak berhadir ke kelas. Awal-awal, Nahfiz bukan nak kisah mana. Tapi bila dah berapa hari tu, dia pula lah rasa rindu. "Apa hal dengan kepala aku ni? Aku.. Makin lama aku tak boleh keluarkan muka Nawfal daripada kepala aku..!" , Nahfiz dapat rasa pipinya semakin merah, jantungnya makin laju berdebar. Dan datanglahnya malam, Nahfiz genggam baju yang di atas bahagian jantungnya, mukanya merah, dia rasa malu. Dia rasa keliru, apakah perasaan ini..? Ini bukan kali pertama dia melalui perasaan ini, benda ini membuat dia rasa gembira, tapi juga membuatnya rasa susah bernafas. Macam tulang rusuknya memang tak mahu memberinya ruang untuk nafas. Bilik itu gelap, dan kebanyakkannya sudah tidur. Nawfal sudah balik, tetapi.. Nahfiz pusing kepalanya dan memandang Nawfal yang tidur dengan aman. Nahfiz angkat tangannya ke atas, dan menghayatinya. Dia dapat rasa diri dia senyum..

Makin lama, makin susah Nahfiz nak berdepan dengan Nawfal. Setiap kali Nahfiz memandang mukanya, dia dapat rasa seluruh dunianya berpusing, dan hanya dia dan Nawfal tinggal kekal. Dia tak dapat nak katakan apa yang dia mahu cakap, tekak dia rasa kering, lidah dia rasa pahit. Ini rasanya cinta. Cinta yang membuat dia rasa gelisah, rasa gembira, rasa sedih, dan juga, rasa sayang. Nahfiz faham yang manusia ini memang bernafsu, nafsu untuk disayang and menyayangi. Tetapi, ini salah. Dia tidak boleh berdepan dengan fakta ini. Nahfiz nampak macam mana Nawfal pandang **, dia mahu Nawfal pandang dia macam itu juga. Dia hanya mahu berbicara dengan dinding saja, dia tak laku untuk jadi orang yang dipikirkan oleh Nawfal. Ada terdetik di hati Nahfiz yang.. Kemungkinan.. Pada universe yang lain, dia dan Nawfal boleh bersama. Cinta yang ini lain daripada cinta bodoh yang orang lain lakui, Nahfiz tidak mahu apa-apa dari Nawfal. Dia hanya mahu Nawfal pandang dia dengan penuh sayang, dan layan dia seperti orang yang terdekat sekali. Dia tidak mahu dicium, dia tidak mahu berkahwin, dia tidak mahu apa-apa lebih. Dia sendiri tak faham perasaan dia.

Pada malam itu, Nahfiz hanya mahu pandang dinding sahaja. Tengok muka Nawfal membuat dia rasa sesak nafas, dia tidak mahu sesiapa tahu pasal benda ini. Dia memang berharap sangat, benda ini akan lalu. Kenapalah tiada sesiapa yang dia boleh meluahkan perasaan dia kepada..? Tapi.. Dia kena faham juga, inilah realiti, tidak semestinya semua benda akan berjalan seperti lancar.

A/N: Listen to Failed at Maths by Panchiko. ALL SIMILARITIES TO REAL PEOPLE, REAL PLACES, REAL INCIDENTS, ARE ALL COINCIDENTAL

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"Patience fruits security for lost souls."

(repost)

muaz x radzin part 2

tw: Muaz, children, a/b/o dynamics, angst to comfort, teen pregnancy, mpreg

Muaz berasa sesat, dia sudah tiada sesiapa untuk menemaninya. Musim bunga sudah mengakhir dan lalu datangnya lah musim panas, musim yang terpaling banyaklah sakit demam. Pregnancy sebagai sebuah remaja agak susah untuk seorang Badan Wakil Pelajar sebagai Muaz, disebabkan itu, dia terpaksa tidak kehadiran untuk tugasannya. Ramai memandang rendah terhadap Muaz kerana dia mengandung berusia remaja, tetapi Muaz masih kekal untuk pup yang dikandungnya.

Muaz tidak akan lupakan yang pup nya dicipta dari cinta yang suci, dia akan sentiasa memegang kepada kepercayaan itu. Dia berjanji untuk bertahan dan menjadi ibu yang terbaik untuk anak-anaknya, dia akan menunjuk semua yang dia terbaik sekali. Muaz mengusap perutnya dan bersumpah yang dia tidak perlu pertolongan Radzin atau Solehin.

Semasa Muaz dalam perjalanan ke klinik untuk check-up, dia ternampak seorang mak dengan anaknya. Mak itu sedang menyusukan bayinya sebelum beberapa lelaki menegurnya, "Woi perempuan, tak malu ke laki lain tengok tetek kau tu?" "Weh, sundal dho perempuan ni. Dahlah mak lak tu." "Tak malu ke anak kau dapat mak macam kau? Tayang tetek kat depan semua orang.", Muaz pon rasa jijik dengan perkara yang berlaku depannya. Dia lalu menjerit kat lelaki yang mengacau emak itu, "Woi! Pehal eh kau?! Kau guna mulut tu cium mak kau ke babi?!!" lelaki yang mengacau emak itu menjeling sebelum pergi alih dari tempat itu.

"Tch. Laki zaman sekarang tak leh harap.", kata Muaz sambil mengusap perutnya. "Cik, cik okay tak?" "Tak mengapa dik, cik okay saja. Terima kasih kerana menolong cik.", Muaz senyum dan terus memasuki klinik itu. "Boleh saya bantu bang?" "Ah, begini, saya ada temu janji dengan doktor. Ha, ni, kertasnya." "Baik, encik ambil nombor ini dan sila duduk."

Muaz duduk lah sebelah lelaki yang sedang memakai hoodie dan mask, sambil menunggu, tetiba lelaki itu menjawab telefon dia. "Maaf cikgu, hari ini saya terpaksa ambil cuti. Saya minta Solehin tolong jagakan, pada masa sekarang saya di klinik.", Muaz pon terkejut mendengar suara itu. 「Tidak mungkin.. Radzin..?」 Muaz pon geleng kepalanya dan sambung menunggu. Beberapa minit kemudian ada nurse memanggil nombor, "1-9-2-6! Sila masuk bilik nombor 3 sekarang!", Muaz berdiri dan terus pergi ke bilik doktor.

"Ha, Muaz. Bagaimana keadaan kamu dengan anak? Makan cukup-cukup tak?" "Iya doktor." "Bagus, mari baring dekat katil. Nak tengok baby.", Muaz mengangkat bajunya dan unzip sedikit seluarnya supaya doktor boleh apply gel dan mulakan prosedur. Semasa doktor gerakkan ultrasound, Muaz senyum tengok anaknya. "Ha, rasanya kemungkinan baby ini perempuan.", meleleh air mata Muaz. Dia rasa bersyukur dapat anak yang sihat. Selepas tamat perjumpaannya, dia terus pulang balik. Dia baring di atas katil pada sickbay sebelum ada lagi sorang masuk dan baring di katil sebelah, Muaz abaikan dan lalu tidur. Dia terdengar ada orang menangis dan memanggil nama dia, orang itu mengusap pipinya sebelum mencium dahinya.

Muaz terkejut dan pecut bangun, dia nampak muka menangis Radzin pada kali pertama. "Muaz..", cakap Radzin dalam suara sesak nafas. "Muaz.. Aku rindu kau.. Aku tak sampai hati nak tinggalkan kau dengan anak kita bagai ini. Maafkan aku Muaz.. Aku maafkan kamu juga..", Muaz pun ikut sama menitis air mata. Dia peluk Radzin dan mencium dahinya. "Radzin.. Radzin aku salah juga. Aku maafkan kau. Aku tidak patut tinggalkan kau semasa aku tahu engkau tengah ada hal, aku mengaku. Aku ego, aku tidak terpandang kepada bertapa besarnya tanggungjawab kau. Radzin, ambillah aku balik."

Selepas sesi menangis, Muaz dan Radzin setuju untuk bersatu kembali. Hari keesokkan, mereka membuka berita ini kepada seluruh kelas mereka. Banyak yang support mereka dalam pilihan ini, siap ada yang membelikan kek sekali untuk congratulate mereka berdua. Selepas memotong kek itu, Muaz dan Radzin senyum kepada satu sama lain sebelum bercium. "Muaz, engkaulah orang pertama dan orang terakhir aku. Kaulah cinta permataku, aku gila cinta dengan kau Muaz" "Radzin, terima kasih kerana sanggup menyayangiku walau aku banyak buat dosa-dosa kepada kau. Terima kasih saling menemaniku. Aku percaya kau akan jadi bapa yang baik kepada anak kita berdua, semoga dia membesar dengan penuh gembira."

Dan dari situ tamatlah kisah untuk dua bintang menyinari itu. Sekian, terima kasih.

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Radzin x Muaz oneshot

(repost)

tw: omegaverse, mpreg, betrayal, break up, kissing, muaz

Pada suatu hari, di Maktab Rendah Sains, berada sepasang. Iaitu bernama Muaz dan Radzin. Radzin adalah sebuah Alpha manakala, Muaz dilahir sebagai sebuah Omega yang dibenci, dimaki, dicaci, dibuli oleh seluruh batch dia. Radzin berasa simpati terhadap omega itu dan lalu mengejarnya apabila dia terdengar atas berita yang amat menyedihkan bahawa Muaz telah mengambil cuti sakit.

Radzin melawatlah Muaz di sickbay itu dan lalu confess isi hatinya kepada Muaz. "Wahai Omega, aku sudah lama memperhatikan kau. Aku tahu yang kau dibenci, dibuli, dicaci dan dimaki oleh rakan-rakan sebaya mu tetapi aku tidak dapat menolong apa-apa, jadi.. Awak sudikah menjadi 'mate' saya? Saya percaya awak fated pair saya.. Saya mahu menjaga awak." meleleh air mata Muaz sambil mendengar isi hati Radzin lalu dia memegang tangan Radzin dengan kedua2 tangannya, lalu menciumnya di dalam sickbay itu. "Oh, Alpha. Memang iya saya sudi menjadi 'mate' awak, saya percaya awak boleh menjaga saya." Radzin lalu senyum dan mencium habis air mata si Muaz.

Musim bunga sudah ambil alih, kemarin Muaz ada memberi tahu Radzin yang bahawa dia punya pregnancy test adalah positif. Radzin teramat gembira terhadap berita ini, dia tidak sabar untuk dapat anak kandung yang sihat. Tetapi amat masyghul yang bahawasenya Muaz tidak mampu untuk menjaga anak ini, Muaz menangis di tandas aspura. Dia call Radzin, "Wahai Alphaku, datanglah mari..", lalu Radzin pon terus pecut ke tandas aras pertama. "Kenapa sayang? Apa terjadi?", "Alphaku, maafkan ku! Ku tidak mampu untuk menanggung tanggungjawah sebesar ini!" "Apa yang kamu merepek ini Muaz?!? Aku sudah janji yang aku akan menjaga kamu dan pup kita!" Radzin pecah masuk ke stall tandas itu dan memeluk Muaz, cium hilang air matanya. Dia mendodoinya sehingga habis air matanya dan tinggal lah sebuah Muaz yang bermata bengkak akibat menangis. "Shh.. Bertenang... Dengar sini Muaz, apa-apa jadi, aku akan ambil tanggungjawab untuk kau dan pup kita. Aku janji untuk menyayangi kau dan pup kita sehingga akhir zaman." dan hanya dari beberapa ayat itu, Muaz sudah lembut hati.

Muaz sedang berjalan di halaman bangunan akademik sebelum Solehin menegurnya. "Woi Muaz! Kau Omega, kan?" senyum Solehin kepada Muaz yang berwaspada itu. Muaz tahu yang bahawa Solehin adalah Alpha dan sudah ada dua orang beta dan omega yang menyukai dia, iaitu dua kembar itu. "Haah, mengapa?" "Aku saja nak bagitau kau senanye.. Kau comel lah.. Hehe.." "Sorry, tapi saya taken oleh Radzin, Alpha ku." "Oh, kalau gitu.. Okeylah.. Bye.." Muaz pon side eye Solehin before running away.

"Babe, you dah finish with work ke? I hungry ni.. Baby pon sama.." "Kejap sayang, biar daddy finishkan kerja ini dulu. Form 1 ada buat hal kes fon kena curi, nanti I layan you, okay?" dan Muaz percayalah kata-kata cintanya. Beberapa minggu sudah berlalu, dia asyik diberi ayat yang sama saja. 'Busy'. Suatu hari, Muaz duduk terpinggir seorang-orang di lorong zina. Dia terpikir, "Betulkah Radzin masih sayangkanku? Sudahkah dia bosan denganku? Adakah aku longgar*?" "Hei, Muaz, kau oke tak?" "Huh..?" Muaz memandang atas dan disinar oleh cahaya muka Solehin. "Mana Radzin? Isn't he supposed to be treating you to some meal? Kau pregnant pon kan?~" "Eh- Grrr diamlah! Kau tak tahu apa-apa pon! Menyibuk hal orang!!" "Dengar sini Muaz. Aku tahu Radzin isn't treating you right. So, please just listen. I can treat you better than he can." "Liar-" Solehin menolak Muaz ke dinding lalu menciumnya. "There, baru kau senyap." "Muaz...?"

Radzin terkejut apabila ternampak bestie boytoy daddy alpha dia mencium mate dia, air mata meleleh dari matanya. "So.. Is this apa yang kau buat selama aku busy? Selama aku busy provide untuk kau dengan pup kita?!??!? Hah?!?!" Muaz tidak mahu menipu jadi dia pon menceritalah his true feelings. "Radzin, wahai alphaku sayangku, selama kau menyinggirkan ku, Solehin yang rajin menemani ku. Jadi.. Saya amat tertarik dengan kebaikan dia." "Okay.. Kalau gitu, consider this relationship over." "Okay.." air mata menitis dari Radzin sambil dia lari menurun ikut arah bilik seni. Semua terkejut apabila nampak Presiden Badan Wakil Pelajar (BWP) punya mask akhirnya berpecah. Muaz memandang ke Solehin yang terkejut dengan apa kejadian yang sudah berlaku, "Wow.. Muaz.. Kau asshole. Good luck raising your pup without a dad now, aku nak blah." "Wait! Solehin, tunggu! Siapa mahu menolong saya menjaga anak ini sekarang?!??" mata Muaz berair, hatinya pecah memikir balik semua kesalahannya. Dia agak menyesal dengan apa yang sudah dia buat, dan sekarang dia berseorangan diri.

nota: bosan so buatlah, lawak ah lawak

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Someone to call closer.

Adli x Radin

cw: Teeth rotting fluff, confession, cuddling, head kisses, handholding, slight hurt to comfort

It was a cold day, the class was loud as usual. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But amidst the loud chatter, was quietness. The quiet atmosphere at the back was weirdly comforting. And Adli was alright with it, he didn't care. The window that shimmered sunlight into the class was a form of escapism. He's getting older, he shouldn't keep everything to himself. He'll need to mature enough soon.

Radin then entered the class, he was late as usual. Probably because he was talking while eating, nothing was out of the usual. He took a seat next to Adli and said his usual 'hello's. Adli felt like he wanted to sleep, it was tiring every morning. That was until the announcement for roll call started, Adli groaned and brought his seeds book. Today was his turn for the English slot. As usual, Adli was greeted by one or two people from each individual class. The day was only starting.

Radin was getting his feathers roughed up as usual by the others, their teases never fail to end up making his cumbersome life even more miserable. He dragged his body from class to the foyer, there's really no way of winning against people. Even if he shows his worth through academics, he's still seen as a nuisance.

Adli was getting fed up with his job, when everyone was allowed to go back to class, Adli maintained his posture. He let out a deep breath before softening his eyes to stay calm, it wasn't until he was met by Radin making a remark on how he looked. "Eh, Adli. You seem tired, how come?" Adli groaned and rolled his eyes, "Same for you, Radin."

Adli walked off to class, leaving Radin in the dust. Radin wasn't a foreign to this kind of treatment, a french exit from Adli was exactly the same as any kind of treatment he was given by others. Radin, oh Radin! His name's known without any positive connections, he has many he calls friends yet so little claim to be.

He can never make any friends with that attitude of his! Oh, Radin..

Lunch was close, Adli was staring at the clock. Time was slow, and the steamed buns sell out fast. Once the teacher left, Adli dashed out. He's going to be the first. That was until he was struck with a sad, sad reality. "Oh, Adli, the buns aren't cooked yet. They'll roughly finish cooking at 10:30." Radin informed, Adli so he doesn't accidentally buy a cold bun.

Fortunately, one of Adli's seniors were around. "Can you help buy me this? I have to run to class! I'll pay you later!" "Alright, you can come meet me at my class later once you're done with class."

The teacher was absent, so most of everyone was playing with their phones. Adli's mind was wondering somewhere else while Radin's finger swiped up at every passing second, scrolling down at a boring pace. Radin was a chatterbox, his intentions were right, his words are just not. At this point, Radin's empty chatter was annoying him. "Shut up, Radin." and of course, Radin's ego got shaken up. He gasped and furrowed his brows, "What's wrong with you? I didn't even do anything?"

"You talk too much! Can't you ever shut up?" "Well, It's not my fault!" "Have you ever wondered why nobody wants to truly stay by your side? You'll fall in love with anyone by the second if they give you the teeniest bit of attention! How long will it take before you start to hate yourself and go straight into the arms of someone else?!" Adli got too emotional, he realised what he said and covered his mouth.

Radin's eyes were wavering, unbelief lingering in those tiresome eyes of his. It only gets harder to let the feeling linger, dragging it out a little longer. Radin ran out of the class to comfort himself, he took comfort in the quietness of the storage room. How long will it truly take before he hates himself? Radin thought. It was cruel comfort.

After an hour passed or so, he wondered how he ended up locking himself in the storage room. Why was he so shook on Adli's words? Why did he feel like this? Radin sighed and pulled his knees close to his chest. Adli slid the door open to find Radin, tears in his eyes. "Radin.. I'm sorry." Adli rushed to embrace Radin in a warm embrace.

He isn't saying anything, "Radin.. I've realised that.. I like you. I really do. It's been at that for awhile." How long will it take? Radin's hands shakily placed themselves on Adli's back. Accepting the embrace fully and cuddling him. "Haa.. Shit.. It's too intimate for me but.. I'm sorry, I really am. Forgive me Radin.." They stayed like that for a short while before Adli placed a small kiss on Radin's forehead. He pulled away to see Radin's eyes widen, staring into Adli's comforting gaze.

"I.. Me too.." Radin breathed out, Adli took Radin's hand and gently squeezed it before pulling him up and getting him out of the dusty room. Radin's head was a mess, what if someone sees Adli and him like this? It'll ruin Adli's reputation! And looks like someone already caught them, "Oh. Ok, hi Adli, hi Radin." they just waved before going back into class. Looks like they really don't care. Adli's lip curled into a slight smile, "Why are you so scared of them? Ahaha!" Adli chuckled.

The atmosphere was now suddenly so, so tight. It was foreign, it was fuzzier than the ether. He worried all for nothing.. His eyes calmed down. His body now getting mellow. Now, he'll just enjoy this while he can..

A/N: I was listening to TV Girl while writing this kk. Enjoy, it's a bit rushed btw.