From Something To Everything (Bounprem)

71. Decision

Prem stared at the papers that were turning into ashes inside the steel waste bin. His eyes were red from crying all night. He had pulled an all-nighter to read the information Fluke found about Boun. Fluke's sudden change in attitude from before and after finding out about Boun's past intrigued him.

The pieces of information in the paper literally broke his heart. He regretted having Fluke get Boun's information. It would have been alright if he knew nothing about Boun but now that he knew, his heart couldn't take it.

He wondered how strong Boun was to act normal in front of everyone. It wouldn't have been easy.

Prem felt a tap on his shoulders. Fluke was standing behind him. The latter didn't seem to have a good sleep last night just like him. He didn't say anything. He just hugged Fluke and started sobbing.

Fluke hugged him back, patting his trembling body. "You did the right thing burning them."

Prem didn't reply. His tears flowed down as if a dam had broken. He was feeling the pain Boun once felt.

"Fluke, can you help me get rid of all these?" Prem wanted to wipe off all the traces of the incidents that happened to Boun. He didn't want anyone else to know anything about all the information he had read last night.

"I can get rid of the traces but I can't make people forget everything. We can't change the past, Prem. We can't go back in time and change everything."

Fluke supported Prem's body weight as the latter broke down on him. They stayed like that until Prem seemed like he had run out of tears to cry.

"Fluke, I don't want to leave him. I want to stay with him. I want to be by his side. I want to be his supportive pillar." Prem's voice was hoarse from crying.

Fluke reached out to wipe Prem's tears. "I understand what you are trying to say, Prem. But that is not going to be easy. His condition... he might hurt you if you stay with him... he might even kill you. Your safety is my priority."

"But, Fluke... how am I supposed to stay away from him? how am I going to face myself if I abandon him despite knowing everything? He needs me, Fluke. He needs me." Prem sobbed. "When he had a breakdown the other day, he begged me to stay with him."

Fluke looked away biting his lips. He had already assumed that Prem would be reacting like this. If he had been in Prem's shoes, he would have done the same. But he couldn't let Prem take such a huge risk. Before Fluke could say anything, Prem spoke again.

"I know why you want me to stay away from him. Ever since the day you diagnosed his psychological condition, I have been researching the matter. I know his condition doesn't justify his attitude and actions towards me, but I understand the situation, Fluke. Me staying away from him will not only hurt him but also break him."

As Prem went on explaining his reasons to stay by Boun's side despite knowing the dangers the elder may pose to him, Fluke was sure that Prem had already made up his mind. Still, he stood there and listened to everything Prem had to say.

If Prem had to stay by Boun's side, then he would have to be strong. Not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally and financially.

"Go to him." Fluke's words made Prem's glossy eyes look up. "Since you have made your choice, go ahead. Go to him. He must have missed you the whole night." Fluke had a small smile on his lips.

Prem nodded happily and wiped his tears and snort. He paused on the way to the parking lot. Fluke had lent him his car for the day.

He turned on his heel and ran to Fluke, giving the latter a tight hug. He knew that his friend's words meant that he wasn't against him choosing to stay with Boun.

"Okay. Okay. Now go." Fluke smiled and patted Prem.

Prem left the villa with a determined smile.

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Boun didn't sleep much last night. Partially because he was mad at Prem for ditching him and partially because he missed hugging the younger to sleep.

He lazily got up from the bed and freshened up. He still had foam in his mouth as he looked at Prem's toothbrush that was placed on the toothbrush holder alongside his own. It had only been a night and he was already missing Prem like crazy.

He splashed water on his face, washing away the dirt. He grabbed a towel and slowly patted dry his face. 

He tied his long hair into a high bun, just the way Prem liked and headed to the kitchen to fix himself so breakfast. He didn't want to hear Prem nag him for skipping meals.

He turned around hearing the front door open. He was surprised to see Prem coming back so early. He thought the younger would go directly to the company and will only be back home in the evening. Before he could ask anything, he saw Prem walking over with a huge smile.

Prem hugged a shocked Boun tightly and buried his face in the taller's nape.

"Pao?" Boun was confused.

"I missed you, Hia," Prem whispered placing a peck on Boun's lips.

"Pao, are you alright? Did you have a fight with Fluke or something?" Boun couldn't help but worry.

"No. Why would we fight?" Prem looked straight into Boun's eyes. "I just missed you so much. We didn't even talk on the phone yesterday."

Boun frowned finding Prem's actions weird. He watched Prem letting him go and heading to the kitchen counter.

"What's for breakfast? I ditched a tasty breakfast at Fluke's to come here. You better make me something tasty." Prem bit on the apple he grabbed from the fruit basket on the countertop as he sat on the high stool watching Boun in the kitchen.

"You didn't sleep last night?" Boun asked seeing the dark circles under Prem's eyes.

"How can I sleep? My human bolster was not with me." Prem struck his lower lip out and acted pitiful.

Boun rolled his eyes. He couldn't comprehend why Prem was suddenly being like this, but he wouldn't say that he didn't like the way Prem was being clingy so early in the morning.  He shook his head and started preparing breakfast for both of them.

While they were eating breakfast, Boun got a message from Ohm telling him that both he and Prem didn't have to come for the day. Boun was surprised.

Prem smiled when he heard it. He knew that Fluke must have done something. He wasn't in a condition to be attending the workshops.

"So, Cuddles?" Prem spread his arms like a baby after finishing his breakfast and doing the dishes.

"Just cuddles?" Boun smirked.

"Yes, just cuddles." Prem scooped Boun up.

"Hey, put me down." Boun felt dizzy from Prem's excitement.

"I will." Prem pecked Boun's cheeks heading to their bedroom.