~BE BY YOUR SIDE~

CHAPTER-9

After hearing everything Prem didn't say anything. He was too shocked to respond. He saw how broken Boun was so he didn't leave Boun's hug. He was feeling many mixed emotions. Watching Boun cry like this his heart was breaking. He understood now why Boun was always tensed whenever they talked about Bosston's death. He didn't like that Boun hid all that from the others but if he didn't it would only create more confusion.

He felt Boun calmed down a little. He pulled away from the hug. He grabbed Boun's arm and led him to the bed. Boun sat down. Prem sat facing Boun taking both of Boun's hands in his own. "Hia I understand why you decided to hide those stuff. I think after knowing the whole truth it was better that you didn't tell us. It would only cause confusion. But now I think we should tell the others. You said Nong Earth knew something we should talk to him too okay." Prem said looking at their entangled hands. Boun was surprised by the response. He was expecting Prem to say how disappointed he was or something. But hearing what Prem said Boun couldn't control himself from pull the younger closer and hug him. "Thank you for understanding me. We'll tell them tomorrow." Boun said in a broken voice.

Prem smiled and pulled out. "You must be exhausted Hia. Do you wanna take a shower or just go to bed?" Prem asked. "I'll shower tomorrow," Boun replied and laid on the bed. Prem was about to leave when he felt a pair of arms around his waist. "Where are you going? Stay with me naa" Boun begged. Prem laid next to Boun and started stroking his hair. Boun stuffed his face into Prem's belly. His arms were around Prem's waist. "Hia it tickles." Prem giggled. It was the most beautiful thing Boun has ever heard. Boun didn't say anything. They spent the night cuddling. Boun felt that he could easily get used to this.

The next morning Boun woke up to a sleeping Prem in his arms. He smiled at the smaller. He wanted to wake up to this every day. He wanted to make this boy his forever. He was sure that he was in love with Prem. He decided to ask him out as soon as this case ends. He pressed a small kiss on Prem's forehead. Prem started to shuffle and let out a yawn. He opened his eyes to see his hia looking at him. He felt butterflies in his belly. "O-O-oh Hia you're up? Good morning." Prem said in his morning voice which Boun found really sexy. Boun was getting hard just by Prem's morning. When he realized that something down wanted to stand up he immediately got off the bed straight into the bathroom. He heard Prem shouting if he was okay.

He didn't know what to do. He didn't want to jerk off so he started to think about the weirdest things. He somehow managed little Boun and took a quick shower and went out of the bathroom. Prem was still sitting on the bed with his morning hair. He looked at Boun with concern. "Hia are you okay?" Prem asked. Boun just nodded. "Just needed to use the Bathroom. Sorry for startling you like that." Boun replied as he made his way towards Prem. "Go freshen up I'll be downstairs helping Mae," Boun said and ruffled Prem's hair. Prem got up from bed and went towards the bathroom.

Boun was on his way downstairs. He was scared. He decided he would tell the others about the whole truth after breakfast. Prem reacted pretty well but he didn't know how the other two would react. He was sure Fluke wouldn't react that bad. But he was concerned about Ohm's reaction. He knew the drug-dealing part could be the cause of Yatch's death. He didn't want to admit it but knew Samantha's snitching could be the reason why Yatch died. Before he went into the kitchen he called Earth. "Hello, Nong Earth." He said in the call. "P'Boun I guess you already read the letter?" Earth replied. "Yes, and I decided to tell the other the whole thing. Prem already knows. I am planning to tell Fluke and Ohm after breakfast. So i-I would like if you came." Boun said slightly scared. "Sure P'Boun I'll come." Earth replied. "Come early and have breakfast with us," Boun said feeling a little relieved. Earth replied in the affirmative and hung up the call.

He made his way towards the kitchen. "Mae good morning. What's for breakfast?" Boun said. His mother ruffled his hair and said, "I am making some pancakes." "Ohh by the way I invited Earth for breakfast," Boun said and his mother nodded. He made his way towards a counter and hop on it. He used to always do that when he was younger. His mother looked towards him and gave him a smile. He was looking around and couldn't find his father so he asked, "Mae where is por?" "Honey you Por had some emergency work so he had to go." His mother paused. He could see the sadness in her eyes. "Mae are you okay?" Boun asked. "Yeah, I am fine. And don't worry about your por he promised to make it up at dinner." His mother replied smiling a sad smile. He could tell something was wrong.

He heard the doorbell rang. So he went to get the door. It was Earth. They greeted each other and Earth followed Boun in. When they reached the dining table they saw Ohm and Fluke seated in the chairs next to each other. Earth went and grabbed a seat next to Fluke. Boun was about to go upstairs to see if Prem was done. But before that, he saw Prem helping his mother get the dishes. He felt warm to see Prem and his mother getting along the same way they used to. Boun sat opposite to Ohm and Prem took the seat next to him. His mother sat opposite to Earth and they started eating.

After breakfast, Boun said that he has something to tell the others. So they all excused themselves and went into Boun's room to get more Privacy. Once they all reached Boun's room Boun was feeling really anxious. Ohm and Fluke sat on the couch in front of his bed. Earth settled on his bed. Boun was standing with Prem by his side. "What is it P'Boun?" Fluke asked. Prem held his hands and gave him a small encouraging smile. Boun took a deep breath and started telling Ohm and Fluke everything.

After he finished each of them had different expressions on their face. Boun had a scared look. Prem and Earth had a sympathetic look on their face. Fluke looked shocked and overwhelmed. But Ohm he liked sad and angry at the same time. "Do you know what this means? It means Samantha's snitching could actually be the reason for Yatch's death." Ohm said somewhat controlling his emotions. Boun looked down and nodded. "Oh wow. And why didn't you tell us because you didn't want to break a promise? Hah." Ohm said furiously. Boun couldn't reply anything. "It wouldn't matter anyway. When Samantha told Boun Yatch was already dead and even if he did tell us about it would only complicate things since what Samatha told Hia was a lie." Prem snapped. "Plus even if he did tell you guys you would probably blame P'Samantha, either way, the real murderer wouldn't get caught," Earth said.

"And how did you know Prem?" Ohm asked bitterly. "Hia told me after reading Sammy's letter," Prem replied. "I think we should visit Yatch's home his sister still lives there and as far as I know they didn't get rid of Yatch's stuff." Fluke who was quiet the whole time said. He put his hand on Ohm's thighs and stroke. "I mean neither of us knows what happened between Yatch and Bosston except maybe Earth. That's the only way we can find that out." Fluke continued. "No Phi I don't know anything in detail. I only knew that P'Sammy was trying to find someone who was blackmailing her and since I was the only one who was still living in town. But I think P'Kao could know more." Earth said. They were shocked to hear a familiar name. "You know Officer Kao?" Boun who was silent this entire time asked. "Yes, Phi he was helping P'Sammy with the case. I met him once or twice. He could know some things more about the case." Earth said. "We should go to Yatch's house today and we could talk with Officer Kao tomorrow," Ohm suggested. They all agreed to that. So they went to their rooms to get changed.