More Than An Act

10.Old Flame

Nunew POV

Every time Hia thought i wasn't looking at him i would take small glimpses, nervous to find any sign of distaste. I had practiced this recipe over and over again throughout the months but it was finally being put to the test.

My insecurities didn't last long because the silence was broken by Hia.

"I don't know if it's the recipe or because you made it but this is the best green curry i've ever had." he said genuinely.

I blushed at the compliment," i was worried you wouldn't enjoy my cooking."

He pat my head,"I'm afraid that i might get addicted."

I laughed happy that my hard work and interest in culinary arts paid off. I took another bite of the curry, enjoying it without worries this time.

"Want to just move in with me?"

i choked on my food.

Worried Hia passed me a glass of water and i gratefully took it.

"Sorry i should have waited." he looked guilty

Move in with him??? Was he joking with me? I placed the cup back on the table.

"let's talk about something else, how was your day?" he changed the topic quickly.

That was fast, maybe i shouldn't try to initiate that topic again.

"My day was busy had a lot to think about," i said honestly ,"Thank you for sending me flowers, they're beautiful."

He placed his hand on top of mine,"i'm happy that you liked them truth is i was having a hard time picking bouquets and realized simple can still be very meaningful."

I nodded my head," yes everyone thought they were very pretty, i carried it with me to the diner where Nat and i had decided to go but-"

That's when i suddenly remembered Saint

"but?" he asked

I wondered if it was okay of me to ask what he was doing with his old costar. . I didn't want to pry too much into his personal life but . .

"but i saw you there. . with your old costar." i said

I could see him physically tense, i could feel it in the hand he had placed on top of mine.

"oh him." he sighed ,"He had contacted me weeks ago asking if we could meet up."

So they had kept contact since then. . .

Hia must have caught onto my mood because he continued," it's not what you think, he has been going through a bit of a rough patch and asked if i could help him gain popularity again."

"Help him gain popularity?" i repeated ," By doing what?"

He moved the hand he had placed on top of mine to rub the back of his neck," He wanted me to show up in a mini series with him."

I was confused," Like a BL?"

"It's possible but nothing is too clear." he said

Hia, showing up in a BL with his old costar, that would do a lot more than just jump start Saint's popularity. It would cause a whole scandal in the BL industry.

"Were you going to accept?" i asked trying not to convey my emotions through my tone of voice.

There was a pause,"I dont know."

So he was considering it, the cold feeling was back. Suddenly i wished i was wearing a hoodie and sweat pants.

"oh." i said simply