Always Be Yours: A ZNN One-Shot (for our NN BD)

Always Be Yours

First and foremost, Happy Birthday NuNew!

I want to take the opportunity to express how proud I am of you. You have worked so hard for what you've accomplished–late nights, all day schedules, balancing work and school, but you persevered. You are so passionate about what you do and it shows. Cutie Pie is historic; I have no doubt that it will always be recognized as one of the best BL's (and the best in my opinion). It was funny, cute, sad, sweet, sexy, and challenged the status quo: confronting the struggle for equality in a mature and consistent way. Thank you so much for being NuKuea and for fighting for all!

But more importantly, thank you for being you NuNew. You are one of the most genuine people I've even seen. I hope you can keep being the shining star you are! You have brought so much happiness to me and so many other people and we sincerely thank you. To add to your talents, you have the voice of an angel. I watched your birthday fancon online and it was spectacular. Keep doing what you love, sweetie.

I also personally want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming into Zee's life. I've been a Zunshine since 2020 and to watch him lose parts of himself was one of the hardest things I've ever had to watch. But ever since you came he's so happy and healthy and it makes me want to cry. Thinking about the true bond you both share gives me so much joy and hope. You always make sure his feelings are known and always remind him that he is cute and handsome. So thank you truly for walking on this journey with him.

Here's to your continued growth and success as you continue to be our prince, our angel, our magic MuMeow. Happy 21st!

***

Needing a distraction, I pulled at the sleeve of my suit jacket, the inner lining smooth against my skin.

I could feel the gentle vibration of tires on the pavement as my dad traveled down urban Bangkok, making occasional stops at traffic lights. The sun had already laid to rest behind the horizon, the sky a mix of black and blue, the occasional star spotted as we drove through spots with little light pollution. I counted the repeated interval of yellow-white of the streetlights, starting over after 10 each time, trying to soothe my inner thoughts.

Shifting in my seat again, I pulled at the lapels and hem of black fabric, trying to move the fabric at my thighs until it felt less constricting.

"New, what's wrong?"

Sighing, I continued to look out the window, "I don't know...I guess I am just nervous and a bit confused."

"I won't force you to tell me, but you know I will always listen to you."

Smiling to myself, the car returned to its previous silence as we continued to roll toward our destination.

Well, only Pa knows where we are going.

Until around 4 in the afternoon, I had spent the day with family and friends. I woke up in the morning to a feast, all of my favorite foods and a snack bouquet sitting on the counter. After spending some much needed time with my parents and watching some TV and relaxing, I met with Nat and the rest of the 2nd generation for lunch at a local café. We took our time reminiscing about Cutie Pie and making predictions about the future, putting our hopes out into the universe.

Upon returning home, the house had been strangely quiet. Walking up to my room, I saw a note on my door.

We went out for an early dinner. Enjoy some alone time before your date tonight. I will be there to pick you up 6. Love you.

Upon entering my room, there was a big white box with a pink ribbon strapped across the front. After gently removing the bow and lid, there was a new suit with a button down freshly pressed. The jacket and slacks were a rich black color, the shirt also black with faint colorful and shimmering threading throughout. Not 5 minutes later, my phone pinged with new messages from Hia.