Another TinCan story you might not want to read. This story starts with the scene where Can rejected Tin. Then it'll jump to a few years later with their lives apart. Don't know where this is headed but that's the gist of the plot.
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Tin had been coming back and forth in Can's place for two weeks already after that fun day at the amusement park. He thought he already experienced the worst when Can asked him to clean the bathroom, but he was gravely mistaken.
"There is only one thing I'll ask of you. Never let me go back to that...hell," he breathlessly begged Can as they walked towards Can's house.
They'd just gotten off the bus from the wet market, and Tin swore he nearly died when he saw that filthy place. People's sweat almost exchanged with each other because the place was so crowded, and bugs and flies flew everywhere. Some even landed on the meats and fishes.
With his usual button-down shirt and trousers, he stood out like a sore thumb among the others dressed in traditional market garb. When Can told him they were going to the market to buy groceries the other day, he figured maybe they were going to a supermarket, not that one.
"You've got to get a glimpse of real life, you know, " Can said with a chuckle as he opened the door for him because both of his hands were occupied with the grocery bags, allowing him to come in first. He proceeded to the kitchen and put the bags on the counter.
When Can entered the kitchen, he was already washing his hands on the sink.
As he wiped his hand dry, he said, "I already got a glimpse of it, and I swear I don't want to see it ever again."
Can washed his hand as well. "Meats and vegetables are significantly less expensive there! Mind you, not everyone has an infinite budget. We'll have to put up with being in that hot, stinky place where we can afford the stuff. In any case, it's not that revolting," Can defended.
"Why not go to the supermarket? Even if the prices are considerably higher, you can be assured that the foods and other products are healthy and sanitary. Plus, you won't be in close contact with sweaty people. Most importantly, you can not stain your shirts there. Take a look!" he pointed his shirt that was now stained with meat blood and dirt.
Can darted a glance at his shirt briefly before walking towards the refrigerator and put the groceries they bought. "Fine, Your Highness. I won't let you go in that hellish place ever again." Can gave out a soft chuckle as he slightly shook his head.
He released a sigh of relief because of that, grateful that Can had agreed easily to his request.
"But you have to clean the toilet again," Can continued.
"That's fine with me. Cleaning the toilet is way better than being in that place."
Can let out a teasing scoff before answering, "Wow. You've really gotten used to having a servant's life, have you? It's been long since I last heard you whine."
"Because there's no point in complaining. In the end, I'm still going to lose. I'm not going to waste my time debating nonsense." He was helping Can by getting the groceries out of the bags, and handing it to him.
