One week later...
PAUL woke up when his phone rang. It was Austin and as much as he wanted to drift back to his slumber, something was telling him to pick it up. He sat up, squinting his eyes, and grabbed his phone before answering the call. "Yes, Austin? Hello?"
"Hello, Pau. Have you heard of what happened to Kenneth?" Austin started. He seems rattling.
"What? Anong nangyari? I swear, I don't buy jokes right now. Kagigising ko lang for Pete's sake!" He almost yells as his heart starts thumping.
"No! Hindi ako nagbibiro. Kagagaling lang namin ni Dale sa condo niya." Austin paused for a while. "Uhm... sabi niya huwag daw sabihin sa'yo para huwag kang mag-aalala pero kasi ano eh—"
"Ano nga?" Paul frowns impatiently.
"Habang tulog kasi siya, paulit-ulit ka niyang tinatawag," Austin said. "Pau, sobrang init niya kanina. Though naagapan naman namin ni Dale kaya medyo bumaba na ang temperature niya."
"What? Bakit hindi niyo sinabi agad?" he exclaimed.
"Kasi ano... gising pa kasi siya kanina eh. We left him noong nakatulog na siya at—"
"Why did you leave him all alone?" he cried out.
"I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Hindi ko sinasadya. Please, don't be mad." Austin's voice broke.
"Hey... Tin-Tin? I'm sorry for yelling. Hindi ako galit, bunso. Sorry," Paul sighs.
"Okay lang, Pau." He can sense that the younger is now smiling. "Kinabahan lang ako. Akala ko kasi galit ka."
"Are you okay?" Paul asked.
"I'm fine but Kenn's not," Austin responded, and knowing their youngest who's also close to Kenn, he's troubled too. "Pau, nag-seizure kasi siya kanina."
"What?"
"Hindi siya nagsabi sa atin na may sakit pala siya. Kung hindi pa siya pinuntahan ni Dale, baka ano na'ng nangyari sa kanya." Austin sniffed.
"Pupuntahan ko siya," Paul said. "Thank you, bunso."
"Ingat ka. Walang ano man." He can almost see the cheeky smile from the youngest. He couldn't help but smile too.
***
WITH a blurry vision, Kenn saw a figure beside his bed, leaning and sleeping soundly. By seeing the black-blonde hair streak guy, he already recognizes who the figure is next to him. He smiled as he reached for him.
The older didn't even flinch from his touch. He really was asleep. He made his way towards him, attempting to carry the older. He was actually surprised that he was as light as the feather. He's wondering if their leader still eats on time.
Eventually, Paul flinched and slowly opened his eyes. A sudden panic registered on his beautiful face. "K-Kenn?"
"Yes, Langga?" He gave the older fluffy eyes and a voice that he never used to anyone.
"Ibaba mo nga ako!" Paul protested.
"I told you, I would carry you in a bridal style," Kenn smiles affectionately.
"Ibaba mo ako. May sakit ka tapos may gana ka pang magbuhat!" Paul scolded.
"Nah! Ang gaan mo lang kaya." Kenn winked. "I've always dreamed of this. Pagbigyan mo na ako. Kahit ngayon lang."
Though Paul is frustrated, he brings up his hands to check on the younger man's temperature. "You're still not well—"
"Now, okay na ako. Nandito ka na eh." Kenn smiled.
"Just put me down so we can converse casually," Paul glares at him.
"Ito na, ibababa ka na. Psssh! Parang laging galit sa mundo." Kenn gently drops the older into the mattress. "I was about to let you settle down in bed para makatulog ka ng maayos. Sorry for waking you up."
"How are you feeling? Gutom ka ba? May masakit ba sa'yo?" Paul questioned in his worried voice.
"Hindi ako gutom pero masakit ang sintido ko." Kenn sat next to him. He was about to say something when Paul leaned to kiss his temple. He blinked and blushed at the same time. Suddenly, a lump in his throat has formed instantly.
"I hope it makes you feel better." Paul smiled, caressing the younger's cheeks.
Kenn's mind is too clouded by the sudden turn of events. His eyes are glassy and his nose is a bit reddish. He sniffed. "Thank you, Ga."
Paul looks at him worriedly, gently rubbing his shoulders. "Ba't parang maiiyak ka na? Ano, ayos ka lang ba talaga? May masakit pa ba bukod sa ulo mo? Just say it."
Kenn locked his eyes to him. "Meron pa. Ang sakit ng labi ko, Pau. Sobrang sakit. Aray ko po! Ang sakit-sakit talaga..."
This made the older roll his eyes. "Drama mo. Iba yata ang gusto mo."
"Eh ano naman kung gusto ko nga ng halik mo?" Kenn grumbles.
"Kenneth, may sakit ka na't lahat-lahat, nagagawa mo pang lumandi—"
"At least ikaw lang ang nilalandi ko simula't sapol." Kenn interrupted.
"Golly! How can you still do it despite your severe fever?" Paul exclaimed.
"Severe fever who? Kiss mo lang ang gamot nito, Pau." Kenn winked at him.
Paul huffs, "I'll make you something. Just rest here. I'll be back in a minute."
Before Paul could stand up, Kenn reached for his hands. "Why are you here? Who told you?"
"Austin," the older responded.
"I told them not to tell you. Ang tigas talaga ng ulo," Kenn sighs.
Paul crossed his arms. "So you're not happy because I'm here?"
Kenn frowned at him. "Sinong nagsabi? Bubugbugin ko. Sus, kung wala lang akong sakit at kung hindi ko lang inaalala na baka mahawaan kita, kanina pa kita hinalik—"
"Stop! If ayaw mong lagyan ko ng tape iyang bunganga mo, tumahimik ka." Paul latched his mouth. "Just... just stay here! I'll make a soup for you."
He can't stop smiling from ear to ear even after Paul left to do something in his kitchen. He never expected him to be by his side, especially during this time. He sighed as he stood up, dusting his sweat shorts before walking silently towards the kitchen.
There he saw the gorgeous back of Paul in front of the stove, busying himself. He smiles again as his mind flies to his fantasy; he and Paul living together under one roof. Ay, shuta! Kinikilig ako, he squeals in the back of his head.
***
End Notes: Pasensorry if masyadong fast-pacing ang nagaganap. This SeKen au is a fast-burner. Ano, first attempt to write a multi chap for this ship. Though I'm a Pablo ship enthusiast, you guys already know naman siguro kung ano ang main ko hshs and I'm trying to write a fanfic for all Pablo ships before ko ilalabas ang mga nagawa ko abt my parents (: two more ships left. Aja!
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