What if - MATURE rating

Theory of Love - Aun and Tu

Been a while since I have been able to write another chapter. 

Wish there was more of their story at the end. You just go from them hugging at the beach to them attending an award ceremony together. 

Here is my take on their first date.

Third watches his friend with a wide smirk on his face. His friend is currently anxiously tapping his leg as he fiddles with his phone. If Third didn't know better he would say that his friend was nervous.

"Tu? ....... Tu?"

Tu jumps, dropping his phone. This causes the small man beside him to chuckle.

"Are you ok?" he asks, his face shows he knows the answer.

Tu takes a deep breath to ease some of the nervousness. His palms are sweating and his heart is racing like a hummingbird. He quickly picks up his phone and checks for cracks. Avoiding the little man's knowing look.

'Why am I so nervous? I've been on lots of dates before, so why does this one feel different?' He is so lost in thought he doesn't answer Third.

"Asshole Tu!"

Tu jumps again and smiles sheepishly at Third.

"Sorry!"

"I asked if you're feeling ok? If you're worried about it I can call him for you to cancel or arrange it for another day," Third offers.

Tu smiles gratefully at his friend. For a moment he considers Thirds offer before shaking his head.

"I'm ok Third, just a little nervous. I've never been on a date with a guy before." Tu cringes at the lie but it was better than telling Third the truth. He wasn't nervous about dating a guy, he knew it was not much different than dating a girl. He was nervous because he's never felt so strongly for someone, not even May who he had loved since school.

He rubs his hands on his legs until Third pats his hand to make him stop.

"Tu, dating a guy isn't any different than dating a girl."

Tu gives him a knowing look.

"How many girls have you dated?"

Third blushes and shakes his head. Tu has never seen Third interested in anyone but Khai.

"Well, at least that's what Khai says. He says that the only difference he can think of is that you don't have to do a lot of, well 'girly stuff' that's what he calls them. Aun likes you, so just be yourself tonight."

Tu nods he knows what Third is saying makes sense, but he's still nervous.

"I guess I think I'm nervous because I really like him. I wasn't this nervous when I started dating Lin, and I liked her for years. When we finally started going out it felt strange, almost like I was doing something wrong."

Third pats his shoulder in understanding.

Tu's phone suddenly starts ringing, causing them both to jump. They look at the screen, Aun is calling. Tu freezes as he stares at the screen. Third, impatiently takes the phone and presses the answer button.

"Hello, Aun. Yeah, he'll be right down. Ok, bye," Third hands him back his phone and pulls him towards the door. "Just go have fun!" he commands.

Tu tries to calm his breathing down as he walks down the stairs to the lobby. He had considered taking the elevator but decided against it. This way he would have more time to prepare.