REIGN

Chapter 11

"I need them on mine... I want to kiss you so badly, but I will wait until you want the same." Ohm said. Instead of distancing himself from Nanon, he smooched on the cheeks of his husband where his dimples appeared. "I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist your dimples. Whenever you smile, whenever you talk, they show up cutely, as if inviting me to bite them."

Nanon slowly opened his eyes as if conveying his feelings through them without any words which Ohm was unable to read.

"Hey, don't be scared. I won't bite them for real. And if I do... I mean, out of love, you know... it won't hurt... I mean, I won't hurt you...trust me, you're safe with me, Nanon. Do you understand? After all, I'm not a beast-"Nanon put a finger on Ohm's lips to stop him from saying anything further to which Ohm felt grateful because the more he was explaining the worse it was getting.

"I got you." That's all Nanon could utter. What remained unsaid was

"Why don't you understand?
I know you can't hurt me...
I already trust you...
I have never felt safer than this before...
You're probably the most kindhearted person I have ever met. How could you compare yourself with a beast...that's also just because you want to kiss me...
Stupid P'Ohm!!
Can't you see...
I want the same, too...
I want you to kiss me too...
Why can't you read my eyes this time...
I just can't say it loud
I'm too shy...can't you get that?
I want to be loved...by you...
I want to feel the warmth of your love Ohm Pawat
Look into my eyes...
Read my eyes, phi...
You always understand what I want to tell others, then why can't you now...
What's wrong with you?"

Nanon took a deep breath. He might have to ask for it.
"I know you're concerned about me, phi, but..."

"No buts Nanon, it's okay. Take your time. We don't need to rush-"

"P'Ohm, listen to me first, okay?" Nanon was literally getting mad because of his husband's chivalrous behavior. Ohm nodded his head vigorously.

"Phi, I-" when Nanon began to say it finally he was interrupted by a knock on their door.

"Your Royal Highness," a maid addressed, "the Queen has sent us with the attires for you and Prince Korapat. You two may choose your outfits for tonight among them."

Nanon was a little disappointed by the servants' timing, though it was not their fault. Why was he so impatient? Neither he nor Ohm was going anywhere. That's what he told Ohm earlier, but he himself couldn't stand the delay anymore. Was it right for him to feel this way?

"May we come in, Sir?" The maid's voice broke the trail of Nanon's thoughts.

Ohm looked at Nanon, "Tell me what you are saying, I will let them in after we finish talking."

"Let them come in, phi. We'll talk about it later. We shouldn't keep them waiting for a long time." Nanon gestured towards the door.

"Yes, please come," Ohm commanded.

The maids came in, pushing the clothing racks inside the couple's room.

"Here are all the attires for you. Please select among them. We're here to help you to get dressed."

"Isn't it too early to get ready?" Ohm was displeased because of the sudden arrival of the outfits between their conversation.

"It's the Queen's order, Sir."

"It's okay." Nanon said to Ohm. "Let me take a look..." he went towards the racks.

"Why would we need your help in dressing, by the way?" Ohm asked.