The F5 (Fraternal Five)

Special #2: 10 Miracles

A/N Yeah—if it isn't obvious enough, the new gang name is inspired by none other than the Singto Prachaya himself, calling the four pillars 8 miracles at LOL's rehearsal.

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They sit around enjoying orange juice in peace when Win suddenly speaks up, "But don't you wanna know what'd been bugging P'Bai?"

"Oh, I know." Gun winks. "We're the observers, remember?"

Bright nods Gun's way in approval.

"Huh, should've seen that coming. What about you, P'Off?"

"Got a rough idea, yeah." Off smirks. "You're his son, after all."

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean??" Gun glares playfully at his boyfriend.

"That you're too defenseless for your own good! Kit and Mix, they bite when necessary, and New is fairly closed off, emotionally ...."

"...While P'Gun and you, Nong Win, you don't know how to keep your distance, or you're just lame at it." Bright finishes Off's sentence and high-fives him.

"Or maybe you two are the ones who are overly territorial, how about that!" Gun fires back, as Win nods enthusiastically backing his little phi up.

"Hold up, I'm lost! Why are you moving on like you read each other's mind?? Can anyone catch me up here on what Bai's deal? Not observer here!" Another voice rings out inside the hut.

"Mix!" Gun laughs, as Mix shows himself. "Since when are you there?"

"Since your chest fest." Mix shrugs, making Gun laugh some more. "Now, feed my curiosity or I'mma bite someone for real!"

"Well Bai's just concerned that Nong Win would remain available in the public eye. I think, aside from that, he's more than happy with keeping it lowkey."

"I couldn't have said it better, P'Off." Bright pats Off's shoulder, happy to find someone who understands.

"So, what then? You're coming out?" Mix gapes at Win.

"Nooo, I could never ask him that much!" Bright hastily interferes. "The plan is for him to appear taken with an unclaimed lover. At least it'll ward off some of the decent ones."

"Are you disappointed? That I didn't come to you?" Win smiles apologetically at Mix.

"I am mad. But I understand. I would come to P'Gun too." Mix smiles at Win, pulling Gun in a side hug. "And what does it matter anyway? We're all family here."

"Yay, Mix understands! Look at my family getting along, oh! I'm in tears!" Gun fans his eyes dramatically.

"Don't fire him up, Ai Mix!" Off glares at Mix.

"Huh? What did I do??"

"Just, maybe avoid using the word 'family' ...." Win whispers to Mix.

"Huh?? But isn't F5 supposed to be 'Family of 5'??"

"Oiii what kinda lame name is that ...!!"

"Well then why does Earth keep saying that you guys are his family??"

"He's a sap that's why!"

"Hey, are you discussing new gang names without me??!"

Off rolls his eyes as Tay—and Singto—casually walk into the already crowded hut. "Oh great, you're here."

"Hey, watch that tone!"

"Yeah? Or what?"

"Or I'm forcing you to retire! You're of pension age already after all!"

"Wha—that's rude, P'Tay! College life is short but friendship is forever, okay?"

Off shudders. "Cringe, Teacup."

"Aw!"

"Don't worry, Pet, I'm keeping you." Tay smiles sweetly at Gun. Off glares at him in response.

"Um, you're of pension age yourself, P'Tay," reminds Bright. Win bursts out laughing as Tay looks like he's been stabbed in the back.

"I'm suggesting 10 Miracles." Singto says as he calmly sips his tea in nothing but a towel around his waist.

"Not happening." Off quickly declines.

"Aw, you won't even ask me why?" Singto pouts cutely.

"That only works if you're Teacup so don't waste your time."

Tay laughs seeing Singto's sulking face, saying, "Let's hear it at least. Why 10 Miracles?"

"Because every one of us is so different and has a life of his own so it's kinda a miracle to gather us all." Singto ends it with a proud smile.

"Aww, that's cute!" Gun beams at Singto.

"Miracle my ass, it's just you coming home, Cali boy." Off says bluntly, breaking their little bubble.

Singto catches Gun's eyes and raises his eyebrows up and down funnily, trying to tell him something that Gun can't quite catch.

"Um ...."

"Maybe try pouting cutely, Phi?" Win whispers, relaying the message. Gun eagerly nods at the idea, then turns to Off with big, pleading eyes.

"But, Papii, I love it!"

"Nope, nuh-uh, not gonna fall for that." Off deliberately avoids eye contact.

"Papii, please? Isn't it cute how he includes us all, not just you high school mates? We've grown fairly closer this semester, haven't we? Papii, pretty please!"

"Ugh, Teacup, you ...." Off groans as it's getting harder to ignore his cute little adorable boyfriend. "Ugh, fffine."

"Yay! Then, it's decided!" Singto jumps around happily.

"Nooo ...! Teacup, what have you done??!"

"What? What? What's decided? Are we planning another party? Tomorrow, maybe?"

"Ai Earth, what's with you and parties!!!"

"I don't wanna hear it from you, P'Off!!!"

"Well, I ...!" Off pauses, thinking it over. "OK, fair. Anyway, shoo! It's getting cramped here."

Obediently Earth turns around, making for the entrance at the same time as Tay and Singto. They bump each other and spill Singto's tea in the process. An argument breaks out in no time.

"Hey, what's the hold up? Move it!" Oblivious to the already heated situation, Off cramps in between the three guys and they all end up getting tangled, successfully blocking the exit.

Meanwhile, from inside the villa, New and Krist inspect the chaos in comfortable silence.

"They look like a bunch of idiots."

"They are a bunch of idiots."

"Cheers, Kit." They clink their tea cups gracefully, not even considering helping out.