GUN'S POV
I woke up with a terrible headache. I can't clearly remember the details of last night but it was fun. I enjoyed a lot, thought it doesn't take away the fact that I'm still falling for my friend who I got not chance with.
I stood up to get myself some brunch since it's already almost 1PM. I noticed the air bed and the fixed pillow and blanket over there. Did someone slept over last night?
I tried to remember and it hit me. Off took me home last night. He drove me home using my car? So he slept here? Why here? We have a guest room. It made my head hurt more, do I get memory lost every time I get so drunk? What in the world is going on with me?
I decided to grab my phone and realized it was drained already so I just charged it and went downstairs. I wanted to make myself coffee but then I realized my favorite beans has been moved, I suddenly remembered Off's coffee. Ugh, he made Mild taste it yesterday. I shrugged the thoughts away and made myself my usual coffee when grandma suddenly appeared from nowhere.
"Off said you need to take this." Grandma said placing a couple of medicine tablets at the dining table.
"Grandma, did he slept inside my bed room?" I asked.
"He did. I made him sleep there." She said and smiled at me.
"But we have a guest room." I said looking at her.
"Yes but it was already so late last night and you two are good friends anyway. What's the matter?" She asked me.
"Nothing. I just thought... maybe he wasn't comfortable in the air bed." I said.
I need to thank Off for taking care of me and Pim last night and I also wanted to know why he was the one take us home, I told Pim to call the drivers and Tay should also know that since we always do that.
After I ate breakfast, I decided to get a cold shower to wake myself up. I don't plan on going to the coffee shop or studio today. I wanted to stay at home and actually do nothing. I had a blast last night and it numbed the feelings I've been keeping for a while. It feels so good and I wanted to do it constantly but I also can't because I have more responsibility now.
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Hey Off
Thank you for taking me and Pim home.
I'd make it up to you :)
Message me when you're free or I'll see you
at the studio?
I left that message for him I hope he isn't busy today. I just wanna chill and forget about Mild. We're good friends anyway, I just wanted to hang-out.
I checked all the notifications I missed from last night while I was busy partying and getting drunk. There are updates about the coffee shop and mainly about the daily report only. There are also messages from my New York friends, they have a tour scheduled for today and I told them I'll make it up to them next time, I'll be the one touring them around. They're going back to New York tomorrow and I'll be the one sending them back home.
Lastly, I saw a notification about my flight to New York as well. Ugh, I have to follow up Tay. I messaged him and he said he's at the studio. I didn't wanna go but my gut is telling me I'm gonna want to be there, maybe because I feel responsible as co-owner of the studio. I got dressed casually. I put on a pair of khaki skinny jeans and a tshirt, I also brought a sweatshirt in case I get cold later then I've put on my Nike Cortez as well.
I drove to the studio and to my surprise Tay and Off were there. I was shocked to see Off, I thought he was busy because he wasn't responding to me. I walked in and smiled at them.
"What's up?" I casually asked.
"Well, we've got bookings already, and there is a project that Off received, you both are gonna direct and oversee the filming, it is under the industry and it is a short film special they partnered with a brand." Tay told me.
"When will production begin?" I asked.
"Two weeks from now." Off said coldly.
Ugh there he goes again, being cold and all. He left me and Tay there and sat near the window and busied himself with his phone again.
"What's wrong with him? Why is he so cold?" I asked Tay.
"I don't know. He wasn't like that before you came... Lover's quarrel?" Tay teased.
"Ugh, we're not even lovers?" I said and rolled my eyes.
"You need to talk to him" Tay said.
"About what?" I asked.
"Everything. It's time to tell your feelings already, it's affecting the friendship. Get it out before the project, at least if you get rejected you can run away to New York for a week" Tay said and laughed.
I sat at the bar stool of our counter... I was contemplating if I'm ready to tell him. I wanted to because it will lessen the burden, but I am worried, he and Mild are a thing... It will surely hurt but I thought of what Tay said, I can run away from this if ever. Maybe it's time...
I gathered all the strength and courage I could muster and decided to walk towards Off. Even Tay who is busy was shocked when I suddenly stood up. He knows I was planning to do something and I looked at him and he just smiled. Deep breathes Gun, whatever happens... happens.
"Off can we talk?" I asked him when I got near him.
"About what?" He said not taking his eyes off his phone.
"There's something I wanted to tell you..." I said
"What is it?" He asked again still not taking his eyes off his phone. Ugh, this is frustrating.
"I wanted to talk to you in private..." I said.
"It's almost sunset... meet me in my condo lobby, let's go" he suddenly said putting his phone inside his pocket.
He said goodbye to Tay and I did as well but I signaled him I don't know where we're going or what is happening. I just drove and followed Off to his condo and good thing traffic isn't too bad yet. He got there first and I saw that he was talking with someone on his phone. I waited until he finished.
"Let's go." Off said walking towards the elevator. Is he taking me to his unit?
I remained quiet then I saw him press the pent house button. Where the heck are we going?
We arrived at the pent house and he went to the fire exit. I continued following him and we went up. There's this wide rooftop where you can hang out and all but there were nobody up here. There were benches facing the view and you can clearly see the sunset from here.
"What do you want to tell me?" He asked.
"Off... I felt like you've gone cold lately, and I can't help it... it hurts me, it feels like I've lost a friend and..." I sighed and looked at the view.
We were quiet for a few minutes, I couldn't bring myself to open up about my feelings, I wanted to tell him but I'm really scared. I looked away and as the sun was setting, I felt like I could do it.
"Off... there's one more thing." I said but I was surprised that he intently looked at me. My heart started pounding in my chest... It's now or never Gun...
"Off... I --I l-like you..." I said and broke the eye contact but then he pulled my chin gently.
The next thing I know he was already kissing me. My eyes widened with the realization. I pulled away and looked at the setting sun. I don't know if my brain can still function, I can't seem to process everything that has been going on. I was left dumbfounded. Why did he kissed me?
"I---"
"Why did you do that?"
We both said at the same time when we finally found the words and courage to say something...
"First, I'm sorry for being cold and pushing ya'll away. I just needed a time for myself I guess... I was surrounded by all of you but I was struggling too, I felt so lonely and I know it was selfish to actually be cold and push people away, but you of all people would understand why I had to do that, everything was so overwhelming. But... I'm not sorry for kissing you... because I like you too Gun." He said.
Another moment of silence enveloped us. Am I dreaming? Is this all real? Please tell me I'm not dreaming because if I am, please don't wake me up yet. I sighed and looked at him, he was looking at me as well. I don't know what to say and my heart is just so full right now.
"Are we gonna start dating now?" I asked.
"I still have one more question." He told me.
"Shoot." I said waiting for his question.
"Last night... I saw a message on your phone when you dropped it and I picked it up... Are you leaving again?" He asked with a serious tone.
"I am..." I said looking at his reaction, he wasn't very happy haha
"For a week... because I thought things wouldn't work out with you, plus I have to check on some stuff going on in my coffee shop there" I said and smiled.
"So you're coming back?" He asked and he immediately became happy.
"Of course, we have a studio to run. I just wanted a breather, it's all overwhelming as well." I told him.
"Why did you get super drunk last night?" He asked.
I blushed at that question...
"Because of you..." I said. He looked at me as if he was checking if I was serious or not.
"You were jealous with Mild aren't you?" He said.
I just gave him a sad face and he laughed. I hit him in his shoulder when he wouldn't stop laughing. I just really can't with this man! He finds me funny huh?
"Why did you leave my place early?" I asked him.
"It wasn't early, you just woke up late and I had to drop by some place" He said
I just nodded as an answer, it was dark now but there were lights on the rooftop and the view was amazing, there were also some people who went up here to enjoy the view.
"Gun, I went to your coffee shop a while ago... I was hoping to get the drink you got for me, I got really addicted to it but your staffs said it wasn't available and some doesn't know it, what do you call that drink?" He asked.
I was shocked to hear that. I haven't taught all of them how to make it... It's a special brew...
"Off Brew" I said
"Come on, don't kid me, What is it called?" He asked again.
"I don't know, it's a special recipe I made for you. It really is not on the menu and not all of my staff knows about it yet" I said and hid my smile.
"You should've told me! I wouldn't let Mild taste it if only I knew it was made just for me." He said sulking like a kid which made me laugh.
His phone rang and he said it was the delivery guy. It turns out that he got food delivered for us.
"How long are you staying in New York?" He asked as we were having dinner.
"A week. I'll go with Tay, I'm gonna show him around." I told him.
"Wish I could go too" He said and gave me a sad face.
"You wanna come? Maybe we could still get tickets. Flight is gonna be next week anyway" I told him.
"Wait, don't you have schedules?" I added.
"Yes I wanna come, and no, I don't have any more acting projects with the industry. It's also a part of the stuff I cut off from my life" He answered me.
"Yay! Let's check flights" I said and took my phone out.
We finished dinner late because we tried to get him on the same flight as me and Tay. We got him a seat but it was kind of far from us, I'd just ask Tay to switch with Off... He'd be supportive about it anyway.
I sent m New York friends home the day after all of that confession and stuff. I got busy with the coffee shop, teaching my staff the special brew for Off's coffee and I also spent time working there. I try to visit the studio as well, we were getting numerous amounts of inquiries and projects being booked. I missed directing not gonna lie.
It's two days before the flight and I dropped by the studio. Tay said he'll go shopping but he's also here.
"Are you two and Off boyfriends now?" He asked for the nth time.
"Tay, we're dating and we haven't really talked about putting a label on it phase. That's the last time I'm answering that question from you." I said.
"Oh, but he's coming with us to New York for what?" he said.
"For vacation, the same reason as you. Let's get you to the mall already so I could sort out my stuff as well." I told him.
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We're going to iconsiam
Okay, I'll meet you there.
I've been going out with Off lately and he has been going out with me as well. Either we're running errands or we just wanted to hang out together. He has been sleeping over or staying really late at our house these past few days.
"What is Off doing here?" Tay asked and turned to me while were walking at the mall.
"I told him we're going here, he wanted to come" I said.
"You two aren't boyfriends but you two are inseparable as well. I'll just be the clown here and see you both as in a relationship already." He said.
I hugged Off quickly when he got closer to us. There are eyes everywhere and we have to pretend to be best of friends when we go out especially his fans are talking about OffGun again. It's funny sometimes but it all has its limits and some people cross those limits sometimes that's why we have to be cautious.
We roamed around the mall for hours. I bought a few stuff while both of them were like on a shopping spree. I had the energy to walk around ang be hyper while they were picking stuff they would buy and bring to New York that's why they are both tired now and I'm not yet.
"Let's go find some place to eat. My treat." Off said.
"Yay free food!" Tay said and followed Off.
"I want ramen." I said like a kid behind them.
Off looked over to me and he scratched his brows a little and looked at Tay...
"We're having ramen." He said to Tay.
"Gun always chooses, why don't you choose?" Tay said trying to protest.
"Oh gosh, these kids" Off said as if he was our parent.
"He wants what I want." I said and looked over to Off.
"Well... yeah... as long as I get the non-spicy stuff" Off sighed.
"Damn, you're so whipped for Gun." Tay said teasing Off.
This day with Off and Tay got me very excited for New York. I'm gonna be with my favorite people when I go back to New York, I would pretty much be their tour guide and we'd have to share the small apartment I got there but looking at them, both of them seems to get along very well.
Tay already has a list of everything New wanted for him to get and bring home, Arm also made a list and he said to take so much photos. I texted my New York friends and told them to meet me while I was there.
I'll show Off and Tay how my life pretty much revolved for three years being at New York. How I survived and coped up with the busy streets of New York and how fun it actually is there. It was tough but it's something that made me strong and something that kept me wanting to keep coming back.
"Earth to Gun? This alien has his mind flying on space again." Tay said when I was zoning out.
"W-what is it?" I asked
"Are you okay? You're suddenly quiet." Off said pushing the small plate of gyoza to me.
"Yeah, I was just thinking of the places I'd bring you at New York. You're gonna need a lot of energy and strength when we go there" I told them.
"Wait, we haven't talked about accommodation?" Off said.
"Yeah, I have a small apartment back there, one of you can stay at the sofa bed in the living room and the other can use the air bed." I told them.
They were both fighting over who would sleep wherever but both are comfortable enough anyway. The air bed is actually spacious for one person and the sofa bed has super soft cushions.
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