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34: Together

Mew woke up to a white ceiling and the faint smell of vanilla.

Where am I?

Looking around, Mew figured that he must have been brought to the pet clinic. Since the style of interior is the same. But a more private part of the clinic. Maybe a basement. Cause there won't be the medical equipment needed to operate on him at the clinic.

He put two and two together, from Seo Joon's story to Gulf's success as the "Ghost Doctor" and figured that Gulf led the surgery.

That was when he looked at his hand that was enclosed in Gulf's.

Smiling softly, he lay against the pillow, gazing at Gulf.

Small cracks of light seeped through the curtains, painting Gulf in a soft glow.

Mew's heart skipped a beat.

So beautiful.

He stayed like that, taking in Gulf's image. Falling harder for the innocent beauty.

After half an hour, Gulf stirred from his sleep, rubbing his eyes sleepily.

Only to open his eyes to a pair of emerald eyes staring back at him.

"Mew! You are awake! Do you feel any pain? Do you need water? I need to call Bright and Avia."

Gulf was about to take his phone on the couch when he was stopped by Mew.

"Wait-" Mew winced in pain.

"I will go get you some painkillers." Gulf's eyebrows furrowed in worry.

"It's okay Gulf. Come here." Mew beckoned for Gulf to sit down, smiling and assuring Gulf.

"Mew..." Gulf murmured softly, starting to tear.

Hugging Mew, Gulf's tears wet Mew's shirt while he was careful not to bump into Mew's injuries.

"Do you know how worried we all are?

Bright, Avia, Max, Tul, my brothers, me..." Gulf trailed off.

Caressing Mew's face, his voice softened.

"Do you know how worried I was?

Although you were super reckless,

Enough to make me want to beat some sense into you,

I am just happy that you are still here by my side.

Thank you for living through this." Gulf smiled, some tears falling down his face.

"Oh shit these tears." Gulf laughed, trying to brush away his tears but failing to do so.

Mew simpered, leaving soft kisses on Gulf's face. Kissing his eyes, cheeks and tear stains.

"I promised you, didn't I?

I will live through it.

For Bright, Avia, my men, your brothers and most importantly for you.

Thank you for conquering your fear for me. Thank you for being brave for me.

I am so proud of you." Mew smiled tenderly, caressing Gulf's hair.

"From now on, let's face our fears.

Together."

Gulf nodded fervently, leaning into Mew's touch.

Mew pulled Gulf onto the bed, Gulf making sure that Mew is settled comfortable.

After a few minutes of whispering sweet nothings and maybe, just maybe, some kissing (A/N: that is for them to know and for you to find out *wink*), Gulf reluctantly got up.

"Okay I got to go call Bright and Avia." Dodging Mew's kiss, Gulf giggled when he saw Mew looking like a kicked puppy.

"Only a minute babe." Gulf pecked Mew's lips. Getting his phone, he walked out of the room.

Mew's face slowly heated up. When Gulf stepped out of the room, he clasped his hands at his reddened cheeks.

Shit that was hot. Why is he so cool?

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Avia and Bright rushed over upon hearing that Mew is awake.

"Thank goodness you are alright." Avia smiled.

"Good you survived brother." Bright smiled, patting Mew's shoulder gently.

Avia's hair bun was messy and there were eyebags were under Bright's raven black eyes.

Max and Tul were present as well, alongside Gulf's brothers.

Normally after such an intense operation, there would only be one visitor allowed. However, Mew's training and health allowed him to cope better than a normal person would.

"At least wear a bullet-proof vest." Avia chided. Bringing out her wooden spoon from her handbag, she smacked Mew's head lightly.

"My turn! My turn!" Bright stood up eagerly. Everyone in the room swore they saw a puppy with a wagging tail.

Before Mew could protest, Bright already delivered a sharp smack to the back of Mew's head.

"That would teach you to be so cocky." Bright smirked.

Max and Tul snickered at the sight of their boss pouting.

"Gulfff! As your boyfriend and a patient, do you think it is right for them to smack me?" Mew whined, rubbing the back of his head.

"Sorry, you were saying?" Gulf was focussed on eating the blueberry cupcakes that Avia brought. They are so good!

"Are you serious? Cupcakes over your boyfriend slash patient?" Mew said in a deadpanned tone, one of his eyebrows raised.

"Well it is true that you should have at least worn a bullet-proof vest. And also true that you made us all worried." Gulf pointed out.

"Facts. Facts I'm telling you." Max clapped slowly, Tul following after.

"But-But-Gulf!" Mew pouted.

"It won't worsen your injuries. In fact, you can be discharged in two months.

Now let me finish this cupcake." Gulf peppered kisses all over Mew's face before turning his attention back to the basket of cupcakes.

Seeing a quiet and obedient Mew, Max and Tul regretted not recording it earlier.

Bright was in a corner laughing until tears welled up in his eyes.

Gulf's brothers were proud that both Gulf and Mew are the 'man' in the relationship.

Avia was glad that someone could finally control Mew.

The rest of the day was spent chatting and laughing, Mew sulking at having to eat porridge while the rest ate tom yum, padthai etc.