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It was the day after the luncheon at the Vongviphans. Forth and his family were having breakfast when Rich arrived. He was immediately shown towards the breakfast nook and was invited to eat.
"Make yourself at home Rich and eat before these monsters gulp everything" Beam said as he passed the basket of bread to him.
Rees and Bon giggled while Bian scowled at their Papa. Bjorn snickered as Jaron stuck his tongue out at Beam's comment.
"They're growing kids Beam. What do you expect" Forth chuckled upon seeing his children's expressions.
"Well, all of them are bottomless pits who will drain our funds one of these days because they are always hungry" Beam said to tease them more.
Rich already used to the family's antics just laughed lightly. It has been his routine to pick Jaron up every morning and drive him to school since the younger started going back to the University after recovering.
"You seem to enjoy it everytime Papa bullies us" Jaron commented as he rolled his eyes.
Rich raised his hands in surrender. "It's just funny since no one would expect that this is how your family interacts. Most people assume you guys are uptight and barely talk to each other"
Beam arched an eyebrow. "Well, let them wonder and assume things. We don't owe them any explanation so long as we are happy and they don't meddle with us" he said nonchalantly.
"You have to learn how to turn a blind eye to gossipmongers and not be affected by everything being said" Bjorn said, giving a meaningful look to Rich. "It's not easy living in the spotlight and we all hope you're ready for it"
Rich smiled at that. He understands that subtle comments like that from Bjorn are the most he could get to show he accepts him as his brother's partner.
Forth observed them with a hum. "Of course, we'll be here to help you adjust, Rich. Remember that"
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Rich and Jaron were travelling in silence. It was a thirty minute ride from the Jamornhum residence towards the University on a good day and may take an hour if there is heavy traffic. There was music playing softly in the background while Jaron sat comfortably in his seat, staring out the window and tapping his fingers on his thigh along to the beat.
Rich can't help but look at him from time to time. He has been dating the younger and has been patiently doing so. Though yet to be official, the older enjoyed every moment spent with the younger.
"Hey Prince, you seem so quiet" Rich said to break the silence. "Is there something bothering you?" He asked as he took the younger's hand in his.
Jaron looked at him fondly as he held onto the older's hand. He blushed at the endearment Rich had used, he had taken to calling him that ever since the older frequented their house. He says, it suits him since he is like a Prince.
