Chapter 19: Chapter Nineteen

"Don't even dare," Off warned Mild as she attempted to knock on Gun's bedroom. "And why are you still here? Didn't I tell you to check in somewhere?"

"Why should I waste money when I can leech on you. And it's just for a night, moron. The agent called and said that the room will be ready tomorrow," Mild plopped on the sofa while eating a piece of bread she stole from Off's fridge.

"Will you stop putting your bread in the fridge. This is cold as ice."

"I never told you to eat that," Off scoffed as he flipped through the channels desperately looking for a show that would keep his mind from thinking about the boy who didn't come out of his room ever since he arrived.

"Is he gonna be okay? I mean he hasn't even eaten dinner."

Off turned off the TV and went to the kitchen. He was gonna whip a meal up for Gun. He was worried about him not eating anything for dinner. Mild followed him to the kitchen and sat on the high chair while watching him with eagle eyes.

"It's funny how you can never cook before but look at you now. You're so whipped Mr Adultkittiporn."

Off just neglected Mild's remarks and proceeded to preparing Kao Pad.

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Off knocked on Gun's bedroom door while holding the still hot Kao Pad on his other hand.

"Uhhm. Gun?" He asked but he didn't get any answer.

"Why don't you just get inside?" Mild scooted close to him before putting her right ear on the door. "I can't hear anything. Maybe he's sleeping."

"Move over," Off slightly pushed Mild aside and turned the door knob. It was unlocked.

Mild flipped her hair as she walked back to the living room leaving Off who was having an inner battle if he'd open the door or not. In the end, he decided to open the door slowly, peeking first before entering. The room was dim and the only source of light was the lampshade on the bedside table.

Off saw Gun in the bed. He was hugging his pillow while sleeping on a fetal position. He placed the food on the side table before approaching him silently.

"Hey there shorty. Have dinner first," Off whispered while crouching beside Gun's bed. He reached out his hand to remove the strands of hair that was covering Gun's face.

Gun shifted his position and grabbed his arm. He might have mistaken it as the pillow. Off chuckled while looking at Gun who was slightly drooling.

"I love you, love," he whispered before placing a soft kiss on Gun's forehead. He slowly removed Gun's grasp on his arm, making sure not to wake him up. He then left a short note beside the food he made hoping Gun would wake up anytime soon.

Made you some food. Please eat this and don't sleep on an empty stomach ever again.

-P'Off

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Six years ago.

|Love, something came up. I can't go today. I'm sorry.|

Off bit his lips as he hit the send button. He then proceeded to giving Mild a "fck you for ruining my date" look which was just returned with a grin from the latter. Mild succeeded in threatening Off. His heart was beating erratically earlier as he watched Mild's thumb hovering above the button that will send his photo with Gun to his father.

"Come on. I'm hungry, I need something to eat. Cook for me, please?"

"I don't cook. Call for a delivery," Off sighed as he read Gun's reply

|Oh. That's saddening to hear. But it's okay. We can still watch it on another day. Keep safe, love. Love you!|

"Okay then," Mild just shrugged as she dialed the number for takeaway food.

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Off tapped his shoes as he waited for Mild to finish inspecting the unit. Her unit was basically six rooms away from his and it kinda made him nervous. He could tell that one of these days, Mild would just invade his room and he was afraid she'd meet Gun.

"Come on. Aren't you done? This room's practically fully furnished. What the hell are you still inspecting for?"

"You know what, stop lashing on me for ruining your 'date' with him. Huh, I'm kinda glad Jaylerr spilled your secret or else I wouldn't have anything against you. You wouldn't be here by now," Mild smirked as she picked up the flower vase on the nearby table and inspected it like it was some kind of an artifact she just found.

"I don't get why you're so into this whole arrangement. I mean you don't even like me."

"Who said I don't like you?"

"Oh come on. You're a brat but you're not a liar. I don't meet any of your standards in men."

"Come on. I've had a crush on you since you protected me from Joss way back in high school. Urgh. I can still remember how his breath stank back then."

Off chuckled at the memory. He remembered getting into a fight with Joss when they were still sophomores. Joss was Mild's suitor, but she bluntly rejected him saying she didn't wanna go out with him because his breath stank and his teeth were uneven. Joss attempted to hit her so he blocked Joss and hit him before he could hurt Mild. But what Off didn't know was Joss was a black belter in Judo. He ended up gaining a black eye.

"But seriously Mild. You know I don't agree to this whole arrangement."

"But I do. Aside from the fact that I like you a tiny bit, my parents are into this cliche 'you don't get your inheritance if you don't follow what we say' shit so I basically have no choice but to jump into this whole damn thing."

Off sighed. This was why he hated rich people for some reason. They control their children by threatening them with loss of money.

"And you'll be seeing me every day for I'll be continuing my studies in your uni."

"Wait. What? Are you fucking serious?"

"Yes. So come on let's go. Let's find something to eat. I'm starving."

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It was the opening of the semester and Off never felt this nervous. His hands were literally sweating at the thought of Mild just appearing out of nowhere.

"Hey! Heard you're getting married."

Tay smacked the back of his head as he approached him from behind.

"Getting married my ass."

"So who's the unlucky bride?"

"Mild."

"Woah she's back? That bratty girl is your fiancee?"

"Unfortunately."

"Does Gun know about this whole thing?"

"No. And he musn't know."

Earlier this morning, he tried his best not to come across with Mild because he was sure she'd insist on going to uni together. Luckily, he was able to evade her. During the rest of the vacation, he tried his best not to bring Gun to his unit to avoid the two from meeting. So instead of hanging out at his condo which was what they usually do, they went to places they'd always wanted to go.

"P'Off!"

Off smiled nervously as he watched Gun approach them with a big smile. He then rummaged through his backpack and handed a box to Off.

"What's this?"

"Open it."

Off glanced at Gun first before opening the box. There were cookies inside. He got one and took a bite. He wasn't really into sweets but since it was Gun who made them how could he resist. The cookies were a bit too soft to be called a cookie and it was too sweet for his liking but he still finished the cookie he got.

"Hmmm. This is good. Did you make it?"

"Yes. I'm glad you like it, P'. It's my first time baking."

"P' my ass. It's just the three of us here. Why don't you call each other love like you usually do," Tay interrupted and snatched the box of cookies from Off. But before he could get a piece, someone grabbed one from the box.

Three pairs of eyes watched Mild as she took a bite of the cookie she just grabbed.

"Yikes. This is too sweet and too soft. Who the fuck made this. My god I could do much better."

"Mild."

"Did you eat this? I thought you don't like sweets? Oh hey there Tay! Long time no see."

"Hi Mild."

"And this is?"

Mild pointed at Gun. Off scoffed. He was sure Mild recognized him from the photo she had seen in his unit.

"Gun, Gun Atthaphan."

"Hi, I'm Mild. Off's fiancee."