I love you, hang ups and all.

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After having breakfast with Gun, he pestered me to go to Ikea. He was feeling guilty on how he acted and he wanted to buy me something for the studio as a gift. I said it was just temporary and there's no need to buy anything for the place.  I finally gave up when hestarted sulking.

After much argument in the store, I was forced to buy a sofa bed and a white table with a pull out panel. He bought an add-on shelves for the table. As if that wasn't enough he also bought a fancy and complete dining set for 4, a new set of beddings, a three throw pillows, and several scented candles. While the furtniture would be delivered, I had to carry everything else that Gun bought... not that I'm complaining. 

We also stopped over the nearby mall, where I accompanied him to buy several outfits and I was forced to buy an A/C for the pad. After deciding on the model, I already gave my card to the guy just so Gun won't pay for it.

As I don't buy too many large items, I got a call from the credit card company just to confirm that the purchases were legit. Gun wass eavesdropping the entire call and ended up laughing when I ended the call.

"Why isn't your Por calling you beccause of your shoppinig spree." I barked.

"That's because I would spend roughly the same amount when I'm in the mood to go shopping." He pointed out.

I couldn't argue there. All his clothes, bags, and shoes were in season and part of the limited edition.

After eating dinner, I started to search for Gun's ride on my phone.

"What do you think you're doing?" he grabbed my phone before I could finish the request.

"I'm getting you a ride home." I said.

"No. I bought those for you and I'll design your place." he pointed at the purchase.

"I think I can manage." I said.

He looked like he was going to sulk so I took back what I said and changed the destination before submitting the request.

When we reached my pad, Gun pushed me away as soon as I placed the bags down. He demanded that I stay in the "bedroom" while he finished fixing the place.

I guess I've been too swamped recently as I quickly fell asleep even before Gun finished. 

It was already 10 am the following day. I could feel that familiar and warm hug from Gun, who was sleeping soundly beside me as he had his arm and leg on me.

It seems I woke up just in time for the door bell. They were quite punctual as the Ikea delivery arrived at the requested time.

I had them wheel in the boxes and they set up the furniture. They didn't have to move any large furniture just because there was nothing to move. The guys were in and out in a matter of 45 minutes.

Gun woke up a few minutes after breakfast arrived.  He sulked at first when he saw the furnitures set-up. He wanted to have arranged it differently but after much convincing he happily ate breakfast with me.

"Papi, you know what would make this pad better?" he asked with sparkling but devious eyes. We were slumped on the sofa after breakfast.

"No. I'm not having any appliances here. The A/C is already too much. " I had to put my foot down.

"But there's nothing to do here." he complained.

"Aw. I normally spend it up front painting." I explained.

He nodded in agreement.

"Papi," he started. I looked at him waiting for what he'll say next. "What's with the scary paintings up front?"