last night . ohmfluke

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Ohm sits on the sofa with a can of alcohol in his hand. He nervously opens it, then drinks a bit, putting it on the table after. He takes a deep breath, fixing his eyes on his phone, waiting for it to light up.

After telling Boun his feelings, Boun luckily agreed to help him with Fluke. He will help him get a chance to talk to Fluke tonight. But the problem is, Boun who knows Fluke very well, also told him that Fluke doesn't change his mind whenever he has already decided on something. He's still willing to do everything regardless , knowing that everything was his fault.
He didn't recognize his true feelings for the boy while he was still there, and instead wasted all of his efforts for him. He thought he was not ready, but the truth is he just thought Fluke wouldn't leave him, that's why he never made time on thinking about his feelings. What they say is true, people only realize the worth of something when it's already gone. If only he didn't abuse the time Fluke has given him, then maybe this is not happening right now.

His thoughts are interrupted by a loud knock on the door, following a voice calling him from outside. It's his brother, Mix. He rises up and opens the door, letting the younger in.

"Oh, am I needed in the restaurant?" He asks, before walking back on the sofa, checking his phone.

"It's aunt's wedding anniversary today, have you forgotten?"

Ohm's jaw drops slightly, remembering the date today. He forgot that it's their aunt's wedding anniversary with her husband today, meaning the restaurant's closed. "You sleeping here?"

"No. Their family is staying at a hotel, so I have to stay at home to watch the house. I just dropped by to give you this. It's from uncle." The younger one places a plastic bag on the table before sitting next to his brother. He notices he keeps on checking his phone.

"Ah, thanks." Ohm opening the bag, some things he needs in school he asked their uncle.

"...What's wrong, phi? Why keep checking your phone?"

"Ah, Just waiting for a message. Phi needs to talk to someone."

"Who? Did you get into a fight, phi?"

"It's Fluke... It's just...we stopped talking. Now I want to fix things between us.."

Mix just stare at his brother, seeing the longing, regret, and sadness in his face.

"I miss him already." Ohm talks again, flashes a bitter smile, trying to cheer himself up.

Mix is quiet for a second before uttering something, "I have to tell you something.."

"What is it?"

"The truth phi is, We talked before and I told him to stop seeing you."

Ohm's eyes widen, faces his brother. "Why did you do that?"

"It's because, I saw you changed, doing these things you don't do before, like smoking, and you often drink now, too. You also say those weird words like YOLO. I felt like you were planning to end yourself, and it worries me."

Ohm laughs a bit before putting his hand on the younger's back. "You know so well, all my life I've been trying to be a good brother to you and son to our parents." He lets out a deep breath before continuing, "And when I met Fluke, he made me realize and taught me things about life, and now I know I can be happier and be better. I know some things that I chose to do may not be good for me, but I just want to learn and find my happiness. Mix, Fluke's a good person. Whatever I do, it's my own choice, not his fault."

Mix frowns, sighing after realizing he's wrong."I'm sorry, phi. I was wrong... Should I talk to him, to see you again?"

"Nah, let Phi fix this himself."