Comfort

Gong Jun frowned, eyes fixed on the phone screen, obviously dislike what he saw. He has been scrolling his phone for twenty minutes straight, jumping from one social media platform to another, clicking each topic that recently trending. All related to one person, his ex-co-star, Zhang Zhe Han.

The more he searched for his name, the topic was getting worst. From hiding his relationship, marriage, child and so many more that made his expression getting darker. He has been so quiet while doing his make up made his surrounding involuntarily quiet, didn’t want to provoke him.

His blood was boiling. Some ignorant people had choose to believe all the rumors without even bother to search for the truth and still have a courage to leave bad comments anywhere. He saw some accounts with lots of followers even try to convinced their followers that all the rumors were true. Some even posted photos, claiming that it was a solid proof. Worst thing, lots of people believe it. Ridiculous.

Couldn’t stand it anymore, he dropped his phone to the vanity table, slightly surprised the make up artist. He offered a small smile at her, enough to tell her that it wasn’t her that made him in a bad mood. Once finished the make up, he went to change into his costume. He had a long day ahead and need to focus on his filming.

It was nine in the evening when he finally return to the hotel. He went to shower then sat on the table by the window. His manager had prepared sandwich and juice for him on the table. As he sipped his juice, his free hand scroll through his phone, searching for certain someone name in his contact.

He dialed the number and waited patiently for the person picked it up. Not long, he heard the familiar voice at the other end. A huge smile showed up on his face.

“Zhang Laoshi~” he purposely called his name with a playful tone. As the result, he heard the other man chuckled.

“Junjun…are you finish with the filming?”

“Yes. I just return to the hotel.”

“Have you eat?”

“I’m having sandwich and juice right now.”

The other man was pausing. He could only heard his breath. “You should have something proper to eat.” He finally spoke. He could imagine he was frowning when he heard he only have sandwich and juice for dinner. He remembered how he always the one who reminded him to eat even though he usually not having a proper meal as well. That was one reason he always brought an apple to the filming location, so his co-star can at least have something to fill his stomach.

“How about you? Have you have your dinner? Where are you now? Are you filming something? I’m not disturbing you, right?”

The man laughed. “Junjun, slow down, one question at a time. I had dinner with Xiao Yu. I’m done filming for a commercial video and now I’m in my hotel room. And no, you will never disturb me. I told you that you can call me anytime.”

“Yeah.”

There was a long paused. None of them say anything, just enjoying each other companion even though they were apart.

“Ge,” Gong Jun was the first to spoke. “How have you been?” he asked.

“I’m fine.”

Yet the answer didn’t convinced him. He knew that the man wouldn’t tell him the truth. He always wanted to show him the strong side of him. He always wanted to be the one he can rely on, as he promised months ago. And he did. He would always be first person he shared about anything. Either it was related to work or personal.

Zhang Zhe Han was the first person who he would go to whenever he needed some suggestions. When he knew that he needed someone to be by his side, Gong Jun wanted to be that person. For his Zhang Laoshi.