Bangladesh to Thailand: The Journey of Nil and Stranger's Love [BL]

Chapter 3-Unlikely Companions

On their journey from Chang-Mai to Bangkok, a new sun began to ascend, casting a golden hue over the landscape. Stranger and Niloy pressed on, their weary legs moving with determination. Niloy, clad in tattered, muddy garments, was exhausted, his steps lagging.

Niloy's body gave in to exhaustion, his form slumping to the ground, weariness heavy in his voice as he uttered, "Stranger, I can't carry on... I need to rest."

Stranger, never breaking his stride, retorted sharply, "I didn't ask you to follow me...''

Frustration bubbled within Niloy, his tone edged with irritation. "You've got a thick skin, I'll give you that."

With a resigned tightening of his features, Stranger pressed forward on his journey. But Niloy's hunger gnawed at him, a relentless reminder.

"Stranger, I'm starving," he admitted, his voice pleading.

Stranger responded with a nonchalant hum, lacking in enthusiasm.

"And I'm in dire need of new clothes," Niloy persisted, hoping to stir some empathy from the Stranger.

Finally, Stranger halted, his tone laced with irritation. "Are you suggesting I should cater to your every whim?"

Unwavering, Niloy held his ground. "I understand, but considering I'm a foreigner in Thailand, with no one to turn to, isn't it the Thai tradition to offer assistance to those in need?"

Stranger, still irritated, muttered, "Illegal immigrant!" and continued walking. Undaunted, Niloy followed with a warry sad face, ''I had my reasons.''

After a while, they found themselves in a local Chang-mai supermarket, but it seemed like every shop was shut tight. After knocking on nearly ten shops, they finally found one with an open door. The shopkeeper looked at them curiously and inquired, "Are you both a couple?"

Stranger was about to deny it, but Niloy jumped in, saying, "Oh, we are indeed a couple, but you see, my boyfriend here is a bit shy about it."

The shopkeeper couldn't help but smile at their playful banter as she disappeared into her shop to fetch some clothes.

Stranger, in a soft, annoyed tone, muttered, "How dare you?"

Nil chuckled and responded, "Stranger, I had to! Did you see how she was checking us out? In this situation, if she had refused to give us clothes, we'd still be suffering. So, I had to play the part."

Soon, the shopkeeper returned with the clothes they needed. 

After changing into their fresh attire, it was time to settle the bill. Niloy gave Stranger an impish look and paid the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper couldn't help but comment, "You both look beautiful together. May God always keep you both together."