A Lost Cause

Tying the Knot

🦤Yin's POV

"Love wake upppp!" It was War's voice that I hear, still a bit sleepy. How come he's awake, earlier than me? I slowly opened my eyes and looked over at the bed side table.

It's 6:30 AM, odd, I usually wake up so much earlier than that.

"How are you feeling?" He asked me propped up on his elbow, looking at me, he's brushing my hair.

I looked down and we're both naked, I don't remember removing my clothes. I covered my chest with my hands.

"Did you do anything to me while I'm drunk? Against my will?" he smirked at me.

"Youuuu are so drunk. You vomited all over your clothes and some dropped some of it to my clothes."

I pulled him to me and flipped us, so I'm lying on top of him.

"Well this have it's advantages." Giving him a quick peck, smiling at him. He responded with another kiss and we devoured each other's mouth.

I intertwined our hands together and put them above his head. Biting his soft bottom lips, running my tongue inside his mouth. He really tastes so good

"Yin, ughhh, love we have to get ready hmmm" he murmured while kissing me.

I groaned, resting my face in the crook of his neck. He laughed at me, but still caressed my hair and hugged me tight.

"We have the rest of the afternoon after the wedding. Stop being a sulky little boy" he said, pinching my cheeks.

"Can we stay like this? Just 10 more minutes" I feel him nod and hugged me even tighter.

"Tell me about Fern" I hear him say, "anything you can remember, from the beginning" he added.

"I don't want toooo." I flipped him so he's lying on top of me.

"Aow, why?? I just want to know" he said, putting his face right in front of mine. I shook my head no.

"I'll give you a better reward later, more than the one I originally planned." he said and he played with the stubble on my chin.

"Deal" I said, which made him smile. He really knows me, how to push my buttons. God, I feel so alive when I'm with him.

"How do you want it? Q and A? Or freestyle?" I asked as trace my finger tip all around his face.

"When and where did you meet?"

"College, she was a classmate in one of my classes but she's a family friend. I just didn't know her before"

"When did you approached her to be your girlfriend?"

"Okay, disclaimer. She approached me. Only for casual sex" This is where I get a bit nervous, of his reaction.

"And you became official why? What did you like about her?" he's really asking for the questions; I know he won't like.

"She asked me to be exclusive, I said yes. What did I like about her? Well, I don't have anyone then, she's someone new. I get bored easily with my sexual partners, so when someone presented itself. I rarely say no" Okay braising myself.

"Hmmm" was all he said and did not ask anything else. He tried standing up but I pulled him back.

"Hey hey heeeey. What's this? Ask more" I said. But he still won't look at me. Is he thinking I'm some kind of a whore? Someone disgusting? Will he..

"What if you get bored with me? Maybe not now, but eventually." Oh, that's what he's thinking.

"I usually feel bored after a week or two. I am way past that." I kissed his forehead; my baby is just too cute.

"And the one thing that sets you apart from all other relationships I had." I made him look me in the eye.

"You are War Wanarat. The one and only love of my life. The one I wanted for so long and so much."

"You're just saying that" he looks away from me. Oh, he's really sulking now. I'll need to pull the big guns. I turned so we are both on our side.

"I'll tell you a story, this is a secret. No one knows about it. You better listen carefully" that got his attention. I put my arm below his head, his face is under my chin.

"One day, in a far away land. There's a boy, let's call him hmmm Yang. He thought he likes someone, but this someone is another boy. He though, how could it be?"

"What do we call that someone?" he said in a small voice.

"Hmmm let's call him, Raw" I felt him giggle a bit, on that weird take on his name.

"Soooo, Yang was so confused. He does not know what's happening inside his heart. He's sooo afraid of being rejected that he's more than willing to just sit by the sidelines and watch him from afar."

"One night when Yang was kinda drunk and extremely lonely, he thought of one thing. He needs to prepare when an opportunity to be with Raw is presented" Oh here we go, this is just too embarrassing.

"Yang thought, I should be in a relationship with a guy. I should know how it works. He's a Jaguar-Type, how can I even ride it with a driving skill of a bike." I remembered those days, oh how stupid and desperate I was.

"So he tried and tried, and practiced and learned the ropes. Once he's satisfied with it, we moved on. Going back to looking from afar, not actively approaching but actively waiting."

"That is how much Yang obsession with Raw is. He's willing to sacrifice other people's feelings, which is bad he knows, willing to go the extra mile to be the best he can be at that time, willing to be patiently waiting for him to be noticed. And given a chance" I pulled his face up to mine.

"Thank you for finally, giving me a chance" I said, kissing him and when he opened his mouth to welcome my tongue. I know we're good.

He moaned into my mouth and I reached down grabbing his leg and wrapping it around my waist.

"We have a wedding to attend to, love" moaning into my mouth but still grinded into me.

"I know, I know. Ugggh let's go." I kissed him one last time before getting out of bed.





🐭War's POV

We arrived at breakfast by 7:30 AM, we still have an hour before the wedding ceremony. We don't need to be at the venue 15 minutes before it starts.

We arrived at the dining area when Ploy waved for us to join their table. Yin's and Fern's mothers were also there, as well as Fern. This is not a great way to start the day.

The six of us sat at the round table, Yin and I sat down sitting in between her mom and Ploy. The waiter arrived as Ploy and I were chatting about a good spot to have high tea in England.

"Fried rice with 2 over easy eggs and mixed sausages, and waffles with mangoes, overnight oats and chia with chocolate and peanut butter chips, and a granola with yogurt and fruits. For the drinks 2 cold brew coffee, 1 orange juice and 1 mango juice."

"I didn't know you eat that much for breakfast, Yin" Fern asked from across the table.

"War eats a lot" he replied but looking at me, smirking.

"Yeah, he's like that since elementary. He eats a lot but never gains weight. Talk about being blessed right?" Ploy said, looking at Fern.

"Yeah" Fern added a low awkward laugh.

The food arrived and Yin put the food between us. I started eating the rice meal, Yin's also eating but he's looking at me.

"Eat your food" I said, pushing his head back to his food.

"You just look so adorable when you eat" he put emphasis on eat, so I looked around and Fern was the only one paying attention to us two. I pinched Yin's thigh, which only made him laugh more.

I'm on my dessert, oats with choco and PB chips. Yin really knows what I like.

"Hmm this is soo good, you want some?" I asked Yin but Fern interrupted.

"Yin does not like peanut butter" which Ploy nodded agreeing. Before I could turn my spoon and bring it to my mouth, Yin grabbed my hand and eats.

"Hmm, it tastes okay" he said, chewing. I wiped the oatmeal that's left on the corner of his mouth, and he grabbed my hand and put my thumb on his mouth, eating the oatmeal.

"Ohh it tastes really good, actually" he said looking at me. Ploy coughed loudly, obviously about Yin's behavior. When I looked around, her mom's eyes were piercing through me. Which made me pull my finger out of his mouth.

"Behave" I said quietly at him and finished my oats. The waffles and mangoes arrived and it has a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Great!

"Ohhh how I wish I can eat anything and not gain weight. Ughhh!!! Mom!!! Why are my genes so crappy!!?!?!" Ploy was extremely frustrated when she saw me enjoying my ice cream and waffles.

"Ploy, you and your siblings have great body. Stop complaining, other people out there struggles with their weight, even with eating so little they gain weight faster than anyone else. Be grateful with what you have" her mom said, while eating her bowl of fruits.

Ploy is skinny but muscular as well, being a principal dancer is really hard. She has to maintain a great body, stamina and strength with proper diet, exercise and sleep and most of all practice for her craft. Being a prima ballerina is no joke, I know I wont be able to have that type of dedication for it.

"It's a good thing you have great will power, other people would just give up. But you've always been determined, and that is a great feat on itself" I said.

"That would have been a great speech, if not for you dipping that waffle in ice cream" which made the three of us laugh.

"Last bite, you want?" I asked him and he opened his mouth to eat it. But I didn't notice that the bite was a big one. I usually eat large bites of food, Yin on the other hand eats really small portions.

"Hmmm baby it's too big of a bit" he said, as a portion of the waffle hangs out his mouth, so I tear that off and eat it. He drank coffee to push it all down.

"Sorry, I'm just used to having larger bites" I hear him chuckle so I looked over.

"Yeah, you do" Yin said smugly, Ploy made a disgusted face and I rolled my eyes on him.

"It's not that large anyway" Fern murmured but Ploy and I heard it as well and it made us giggle a bit. Yin just looked annoyed at her. Yin moved closer to my ear and whispered, but loud enough so Ploy and Fern can hear as well.

"She's just too loose in my opinion" I choked so hard on my mango juice, it's a good thing I have covered my face with a napkin. I don't have any extra clothes for the wedding.

After regaining my breath, I looked over and Ploy was so red with laughing and Fern was even more furious.

It was Milk that interrupted our breakfast, as she pulled their mom's to the ceremony as both are part of it, so they had to take photos.

We also arrived in the venue Fern and Ploy were part of the ceremony, so Yin and I were not seated at front. We choose the one on the sides.

"If we're legally able to marry, would you marry me?" he asked but his eyes are looking straight. I really thought about it.

"Hmmm.. No, I won't" I answered. He looked at him and he just looked straight. Not saying anything, after a few minutes he finally spoke.

"Because?" "Only because it's too soon, we are not even together for 100 days, Korean drama series that's the first milestone. I think. But if you ask me right now if I see you as my husband in the future?"

I paused for effect. He looked over at me.

"I would most definitely say yes" he squeezed my hand and smiled a little.

Looking at the whole ceremony, it made me think of my own wedding. Be it with Yin, or if not, with anyone, how would it go? I definitely not want this type of wedding. So much people are here, it would seem as though 350 people are here for the reception. The ceremony itself, around 150 people are here. The seats are full.

The ceremony ended and Yin had their photos taken, I just stayed at my seat when I felt some one hug me.

"Nara!!" It was Mai, small world, does she know anyone from here?

"Oh Mai! You are here with who?"

"I'm a plus one, for a friend from work." We chatted while waiting for the photoshoot to end.

The three of us went to the reception. Yin being one of the host, is seated near the stage with Fern and his and her families.

Yin pulled me to him to seat at their table. Each table have 9 seats only, Yin's family is 6 people and Fern's family is 3. So where do I sit then?

"Yin, Can I just sit with Mai?" whispering at him.

"No, I'm your boyfriend. You're sitting with me" oh this is not going to be good.

"Sit here first, I'll ask the waiters to add a seat" So I just sat there first, since most of the people from our table are still chatting. It was Yin's parents that sat first, follow by his siblings and Fern and her family.

As most of them sat down, Yin's mother was the first one to speak.

"Excuse me, but that's not your place. That seat's for Fern" her mom pointed at the name plate in front of me. I was looking at Yin when I sat and didn't notice it.

I immediately stood up and apologized, before I could even take 2 steps. I felt Yin's hands on my shoulder.

"Sit on me first, they're bringing a new seat and table set up." He pulled me down to set on his leg.

"This is embarrassing, can I just sit next to Mai. Pleaseee?" I used the smallest voice I could use, to make him say yes.

I looked over to Mai, and I gestured if I could sit next to her. And she gave the thumbs up.

"It's just for a few hours, love. Focus on your hosting and enjoy the program. Be good, I'll be watching you." I said fixing his bowtie that's a bit crooked.

He sighed heavily and hugged me tight, before releasing me. Yey, I could not take the eyes on me at this table.

He quickly kissed my lips "I'll go to your table during my break and after, okay? No wondering around and no talking to strangers" I rolled my eyes at him.

"I'm not a kid" I stood up and he kissed my wrists before letting me go.

Whoa. Just a few steps away from there made me breath better. The program started and it went on smoothly. It's just the typical wedding program.

Then there's a break for lunch, Yin ate at our table.

"P'Mai, when are you flying back?" he asked as we sat to eat.

"I'll be here for a week, nong. You?"

"P'War and I will fly back last thing tomorrow"

"Ohhh then you'll fly back with Becky, I think" Mai and Becky were friends, but I didn't know they're that close. We looked at her confused.

"Aow, you didn't know? Becky's here for a vacation as well. I saw her early this morning, around 6 AM, in the beach" ohhh okay

"Oh. Kay." Yin replied awkwardly. "You know Becky's back and I hearddd, she's looking to settle down" the look on Mai's eyes, she's waiting for a reaction from Yin. Well, she got it, Yin looks bothered.

"She's of age, she should go find the one she'll marry" I responded. Yin was still just look at his plate.




🦤Yin's POV

Ring ring riiiing

War answered his phone "Moshi moshi, O genki desu ka?" Who is he talking to? He excused himself and walked away from us. But I heard him say to the person on the phone "koishii Yuzu-chaan."

I am no Japanese expert, and I am curious as hell. He does not use that tone in business . So I googled what those words mean. Koishii is not a good word for me, WHO IS HE TALKING TOOO? I know all his friends, none are Japanese.

I don't want to appear immature; I have to keep it in. He'll say if he wants to. Calm down, Yin.

"Loveee, let's get some dessert?" he asked when he got back. Of course I'll say yes.

There's a short line in the chocolate fountain, so we stood a while in line.

"Who were you talking to earlier?" I asked putting my arm around him.

"An old friend, he's visiting from Japan. On Saturday, he's just asking if he can use the guest room." He said, getting a small plate.

"Ohh, does he know about us?" I asked, who is this person??

"No, we don't really talk that much lately. He's been super busy, but we were close when we were younger." He finished getting fruits.

"Do I have to move out while he's there?" I asked, the question I don't want to ask.

"No, you're my boyfriend. You live with me" he used my words, I laughed at his comment.

"Hey, you stole my line" which made him laugh as well.

We sat back, and as we finish out food. Fern walks over and touched my shoulder.

"Yin let's go, the second half will start soon" I just nodded at her but she did not make any move to walk away. Okay so she'll wait for me then.

"The "games" are here, no participating! All these games are designed to partner single men and women" looking him in the eye.

"Aow, what if I find the one I'll marry here someday?" he's testing me. I whispered in his ear.

"Well, if anyone's marrying you, that's me. No one else. Sit your cute little butt and if I see you participate, you'll be punished later. Instead of a cute little butt, you'll have a sore red butt. Okay? Behave" threatening him, he only rolled his eyes but smiled widely.

I kissed his dimples before standing up and walking back to the stage.

The program proceeded. Here's the part of the wedding where people are most engaged. Games.

And in true Goy fashion, all participants and winners of the games will receive a gift. Tell you what, those items were really good. About 1,000 Bhat for the consolation prize and 5,000 Bhat for the winner

The whole program was fun and interactive, the guests are also very participative. I glanced over to War's table and he looks having fun, he mostly talks with Mai. He's not that friendly with strangers.

We are down to the last game, even though this is all fun, I really wanted to spend more alone time with my baby. In the beach or trekking or basically anything.

"We are now at the last game, which is also my favorite. It's the bouquet toss and grater. Who'll be out next bride and groom?" Fern announced in her mic. Everyone was cheering and hooting. I clapped and joined the cheering.

I saw War looking at me and I pursed my lips a little, sending him a kiss. He did the same and it made me giggle, my heart beating a bit faster.

"And in this modern world, with all the single people here. Our bride would want fate to decide." I looked over to Fern, I didn't know this part of the program. Since this game is her game, I didn't look at it.

"Instead of a toss, we have a raffle!!!" Two big bowls were brought to the stage, one with pink papers and one with blue papers.

"Goy have put into your names here, all SINGLE people. Yep, if you are not MARRIED, your names here" she announced, everyone's engaged and have fun.

Usually, the flower is tossed, and it is usually caught by the most eager participant, but this everyone's have an equal chance.

It's a very slim chance, but I still feel uneasy with it. I don't want War's name to be called, because I know they'll pick from the girl's bowl.

That's where it hit me. This society that we are living in. Unconsciously or not, discriminating on non-heterosexual partners. Don't get me wrong, as a society, we have come a long way.

But it's still no use for me right now. Cause in the eyes of everyone, War and I was not in their options.

"Who's our lucky guy todaaay?" Fern fishes a name inside the blue bowl, the pink bowl was beside me.

She unfolds the paper and smiled widely. Oh please no.

"Mr. Wanarat Ratsameerat! Please come up on stage" I looked over and he's smiling, well laughing, actually. Looking cute and shy as he walked up.

"Mr. War, are you ready to get married?" Fern asked and everyone hooted and cheered.

"I'm still young but yeah someday." He said and added "But I'm not sure I would marry someone just based on a raffle" he said scratching his head.

Well, it's my time to treat this as a game. It's just a game, treat it as a game. Be a sport, you're the boyfriend, everyone knows that already. Why do I have to feel intimidated by this game?

"Mr. War, are you in a relationship right now?" I ask and everyone cheered even more.

"Yes" he answered shortly. Some shouted "Noooo!" others "Whoooo?"

"The audience is asking, who is it?" I asked, now I'm enjoying this game.

"He's name is Yang" and everyone goes wild. All the fears I had earlier were washed away. This type of welcome, I didn't expect it.

"Soooo Mr. War, shall we pick your bride?" I asked him. He nodded, smiling at me. Everyone was cheering, everyone enjoying the show. He really does know me, and how easily I feel comfort just by being with me.

I picked inside the bowl and handed him the paper, letting him unroll and read the name, I put the mic near his mouth.

"My bride would be.." the DJ played a drumroll which made the audience laugh. He looked at the name and laughed. He knows so little people here, did he pick P'Mai? He took a deep breath and announced:

"Ploy Wong!" This made everyone laugh as well. "Fun fact, Ploy was my buddy partner when I transferred to Regents. Now, apparently, I'm marrying her"

It was Mai who shouted, "You ended up with a different Wong!" People were going ballistic; they are witnessing top tier drama level of a plot.

My sister is now on stage. Fern was the one who interviewed her:

"You've known Mr. War since elementary, did you two.." Ploy was quick to defend.

"Oh no no nooooo. We' re just friends" People were teasing. "Are you in a relationship?" I asked her.
"Nope, the one I like, likes my brother instead" she said and I swear everyone's throats are broken by now. This is top level drama plot line people are loving it.

"What can I say? Mr. and Mrs. Wong have great genes, produced four good looking kids. Raised them really well, anyone's lucky to have them" War spoke to the microphone, people clapped and cheered. I saw my mom and dad blushed at the people looking at them.

We proceeded and Ploy sat on the chair, War kneeled and put the garter from her ankle to her knee. He's about to stand up but people cheered "higher higher higher!"

War looked at my sister and whispered asking permission, she just nodded. So he pushed up to her thigh. People cheered louder "higher higher HIGHER!!". I saw Ploy nodded but before War could pushed more, I pulled him up.

"Okay folks, that's high enough. Leave something for my sister's husband" they all laughed at my protectiveness.

To be honest, I don't give a damn on who my sister's with. But it's my boyfriend, no way in hell I'll let him do that.

The games ended, I no longer let him go back to his table. I sat down in our table with Fern beside me, I pulled War to my lap.

The bride and groom made their closing speech. Said their thank yous and reminded everyone that the after party is not required. They can enjoy the whole day as they want. The speech went on.

"Let's wash up and take a nap first, then we'll go out at night" I said and he looked at me suspiciously.

"We'll "nap"? he asked.

"Yep nap, meaning I'll be redeeming my reward. Remember?" that made him smile.

"And I'll punish you for joining the game" he looked shocked.

"Aow!! I didn't "join", I did not volunteer!" he defended.

"Nope, you technically joined the game. You figuratively "married" my sister. You are in a lot of trouble Mister." He pouted frowning and using his puppy eyes, whimpering and snuggling into me.

"That won't work baby. I've been waiting for this. You'll get what you deserve later"

He bit his bottom lip and whispered. "Well you better keep your word, love" kissing the corner of my mouth.

The bride and groom excited the venue, I quickly said my goodbyes to my family and I dragged War out of there.

"Oh, the things I'll do to you" whispered to him and bit his ear lightly as I back hugged him in the elevator.

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The first one passed the 100 view mark, it might be small count for most but I feel so proud to reach 100 ahhaha, sorry I know I'm lame.

Anyways, please vote (only if you like it) and comment your thoughts. I'm already on the drafts of another storyline. That one will be so much darker, explicit and mature.

Happy reading!


Feb 18 2023