Our Secret (A MingPha Story)

31. Together Again

Phana carefully bandages Jay's wounds. He can feel Type's worrisome gaze burning his back. The more Type shows his concern, the more Phana is happy.

He wants everyone to be happy.

Just as he finishes the remaining procedure, Ming steps into the room and asks for him. Holding him by the hand, Phana follows his boyfriend to a corner room with an open balcony.

Ming pulls Phana into his arms and sighs. He misses Phana. Tightening his grip around his tall and frail boyfriend, Ming inhaled a faint scent of soap and chocolate.

"Mingkwan?" Phana mumbles, pressing his face onto Ming's neck. He feels safe. Safe with this person. No matter where he is.

"I just miss you. We don't get to be alone at times..." Ming squeezes Phana gently.

"I miss you too..." Phana smiles. "How is your injury? Is it better?" Phana gently strokes the thick bandage wrapped around Ming's neck. Ming responds back by kissing his fingers lovingly.

"I'm fine, don't worry. This isn't enough to kill me," Ming jokes lightly. Phana immediately becomes tearful and hits Ming on his other shoulder. Ming pulls him back into a hug and comforts him.

"Sorry to break up your heartwarming moment. We have a small problem," Type leans against the dual door entering the balcony, wearing a wide smirk. "I did have an "aww" moment when I saw you though."

"What is it, Type?" Phana tries not to roll his eyes while Ming shoots him a glare.

"Well, now that Earth is known to be back. Everyone is divided on who should they be following, Win or Earth. No one knew that Win was Kao's brother or he would be leading the group. So most of the older ones prefer Earth's lead while the newly joined members liked Win's method."

Ming sighs. He senses Kao knew the possible chaos beforehand, hence, he has not declared his relationship with Win when he joined the group to avoid any possible division. Regardless, the outcome still turns out the same.

"I'll take to Earth and Win about this. Would you mind watching over Phana for me?" Ming asks.

"Mingkwan!! I don't need a babysitter!" Phana whines with a pout. Everyone he talks to always wants him to be with a person, to be protected.

"I know, love. But I don't want to risk you being gone again. I'll be back soon," Ming turns around, giving him a loving peck. Phana sighs and hides a blushing face, watching Ming leave. He just hopes everything will be resolved soon.

His tired heart needs rest...

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"That's very creative," Earth comments in awe. "Good job!"

He has been spending time with Win for the past few hours, chatting about the reins taken within the group. Win has proved him wrong for many years, this boy is smart!

If only Kao could see him, he'd be so proud...

If only...

"P'Earth?" Win tilts his head to the side. He has seen this big brother he has known for years zoning in and out over the past three hours, probably thinking about Kao... He knows. He definitely sees the pain.

"Uh... Sorry... I was thinking about the plans... Hopefully, Phana will be fine," Earth shakes his mind actionless to get out of the gutter. "Could you repeat what you said?"

"Well, I'm worried about the group. I'm sure the rumours about you being back to lead them are swirling around. There are new members that do not know your influence in the group as well. So most probably there might be a division between members."