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21: Boyfriend

Mew hung his leather jacket on the stand, flopping on the couch.

Today was amazing.

Being with Gulf makes Mew's heart pound, his mind in a state of pure happiness, his mouth naturally tugging into a smile.

Remembering how beautiful Gulf looked at the pier, Mew melted a little, hugging one of the pillows on the couch.

Chopper jumped onto the couch, comfortably making Mew's lap as his pillow.

Stroking Chopper mindlessly, Mew's mind drifted back to the breath-taking image of Gulf when the sunset cast a golden haze over him.

"Mew! I got a huge lead!"

Bright burst into the house, waving his Ipad around.

This idiot. Just when I was reminiscing my date with Gulf.

Gently moving Chopper off his lap, Mew got up and smacked Bright's head lightly.

"Quieten down, my boyfriend is upstairs."

Bright's eyes and mouth were frozen wide open in an expression of stunned surprise.

His eyebrows raised and Mew could feel the excitement radiating out from him.

"Are you serious? When? Why didn't you tell me? Do I know him? Does Avia know? Oh my gosh I pity the poor soul who has to date this devil incarnate. I better rescue him from the clutches of Hades."

Bright was about to rush up the stairs but Mew grabbed him before he could.

Wrapping him in a headlock, Mew laughed.

"Who is the devil? Huh?"

Bright broke the headlock, throwing Mew over his head. He landed on the floor, Bright's annoying face coming into his view as he faced the ceiling.

Mew stared lazily at Bright's face. Looking at Mew, Bright grinned cheekily.

"Of course it is you. Mew Suppasit, the man feared by all."

"Really?" Mew smirked, grabbing Bright's leg and pulled it.

Caught off guard, Bright landed on the floor, cursing. Getting on top of Mew, he swung a punch towards Mew's shoulder. Instinctively, Mew blocked the punch and countered with an upward cut to Bright's neck. He connected and watched Bright stagger backwards. Bright stumbled off Mew, sitting on the floor.

Facing each other, they burst into laughter.

It is common for them to fight like this. It helps them to check their reaction time, hone their skills and develop their fighting strategies. Of course, they make sure that their hits are not going to injure each other.

"Mew, is everything okay?"

Gulf hurried down the stairs, a towel hung around his neck.

Bright stepped forward before Mew could stop him, introducing himself.

"Hi! I am Bright, Mew's brother."

Gulf smiled, recognising Bright from the photo on Mew's bedside table.

Waving his hand, he happily introduced himself.

"Hi! I am Gulf, Mew's—"

Blushing, his voice softened. "Mew's boyfriend."

"Man he is so cute! Why would he want to be with you?" Bright asked Mew. His brother is too cold. Even Antarctica would shiver in the presence of Mew.

Mew rolled his eyes. Brothers...

Seeing Gulf's hair still damp, Mew frowned. He is going to get sick at this rate.

"Yeah. Everything is fine. We were just fooling around." Mew replied to Gulf, pulling him to sit on the couch.

Standing behind Gulf, Mew used the towel to gently dry Gulf's hair.

"You should dry your hair immediately after you step out of the shower. It is not good to leave it wet. You will catch a cold."

"It is fine. I rarely get sick." Gulf said proudly.

Bright sat beside Gulf, smirking at Mew. Mew threw him a glare, warning Bright to keep his mouth shut. But being the annoying little brother he is, Bright paid no heed to Mew's threat.

"Gulf, welcome to the family! Look at Mew, turning from a cold-hearted savage beast into someone who is so soft. I respect you so much Gulf, you are the only person who Mew is like that with. Teach me na~"

Bright clasped his hands around Gulf's, looking like a puppy. Gulf laughed, nodding jokingly.

Not liking how their hands are holding each other, Mew broke apart their hold, sitting in between them.

"Hey! Don't get so close to him!"

Bright smirked, "possessive much?"

Bright looked behind Mew towards Gulf, talking to Gulf in a serious tone.

"Brother-in-law, I pity you. This idiot is so possessive although it is still early into the relationship. If he bullies you, find me. Together with Avia, we will discipline Mew."

Gulf nodded, laughing even harder.

"I appreciate your offer but it is alright. I like Mew, with his possessiveness and all. Maybe even love it."

Wrapping one arm around Gulf's waist, Mew pulled Gulf towards him such that Gulf lands on his lap, facing him.

Surprised by the sudden movement, Gulf yelped, placing his hands on Mew's chest to steady himself. Flustered, he looked everywhere except Mew, his ears tinted red.

So cute.

Facing Bright, Mew smirked.

"See? He likes it. So hurry up, spit out what you found and get out. Don't be the third wheel."

Scrambling off Mew's lap, Gulf sulked, his cheeks puffed out. Using his elbow, he kneed Mew's thigh, causing Mew to wince in pain. This little devil...

"Serves you right!" Gulf exclaimed triumphantly, smiling cheekily. Mew could only simper, ruffling his hair.

Bright shook his head, whispering under his breath. "So whipped."

"Okay all jokes aside," Bright looked at Mew seriously, "It is about that. Is it alright to share with Gulf here?"

Bright turned towards Gulf, with an apologetic tone. "No offense Gulf. It is not that I don't trust you. It is just that it might put you in danger as well."

Gulf replied, smiling understandingly. "It is alright. But will both of you face a lot of danger?"

Gulf glanced worriedly at both of them, his hand tightening around Mew's.

"It will be fine. Both of us were in a lot of dangerous situations but we always managed to handle and defuse the situation safely."

Taking his thumb out from their intertwined fingers, Mew gently drew circles on Gulf's hand, trying to ease the tension that radiated off him.

Seeing Gulf's shoulders loosen a little, Mew smiled softly.

Turning towards Bright, Mew said, "It is alright to tell him. I will make sure to keep him safe. So what have you found?"