After (Love in the Air)

The Dinner (2)

Sunlight poured through the open window when Vegas opened his eyes. He was in an unfamiliar room, but had familiar arms wrapped around him.

"Pete?"

"Mhmmmmm" Pete groaned, arms tightened around Vegas as his eyes peaked open, "Vegs? How you feeling, love?"

"Where are we?"

"In one of Nong Phayu's guest rooms"

"Oh. Why?"

"The storm? The power went out and..."

"...I froze up. Sorry pet"

"Hey, don't be sorry Vegas" Pete said reaching up to cup Vegas' face, "never be sorry"

"Is everyone else ok"

"It looked like Noeul had a..."

"What?"

"Like a episode or panic attack or something"

"Is he okay?"

'He's ok, Nong Phayu helped him but I feel bad Vegs"

Vegas looked at him questioningly

"I didn't help him, I didn't even look at him"

"It's ok, pet, you knew Phayu was there. You were helping me"

"I still feel horrible"

"Well we will have to do something about that, now won't we" Vegas said shifting so he was now hovering over Pete.

"Vegas" Pete hissed, "we can't"

"I know, I know. Just teasing you. How about a kiss instead?"

"Fine" Pete said, rolling his but accepting the kiss, passionately, non the less.

*
Down the hall Rain was also waking up.

At first he felt trapped. He tried to struggle away from whatever was holding him down but then he heard him.

"Rain baby, it's ok, it's just me"

"Phi?"

"Yes baby, I've got you"

Rain leaned into his boyfriends now welcoming embrace. He let his eyes close just for a moment then it all came flooding back. The storm, then the darkness. He'd fucking blacked out again. Twice in two weeks. He knew if he kept this up he would have to tell Phayu everything. And then he would leave Rain, he just knew it

"Where are you Rain?"

"Huh" Rain said, pulled from his thoughts

"You're thinking too hard"

"You're being silly Phayu, nobody can think 'too hard'"

"Mhm. You want to go down for breakfast?"

"That sounds good. Actually wait'

"Yes baby?"

"What happened to my parents"

"They stayed the night, I gave them the guest room?"

"Was Vegas ok?"

"Why do you ask"

"They're my parents so I'd never pry but when I was growing up he used to have these episodes. I always thought he was scared of loud noises but I never asked but I just..."

"He was pretty stressed out last night but Khun Pete was there so it was ok."

"Thank you"

"For what darling"

"Everything"

*
"Rain are you sure you'll be okay baby?" Phayu cooed, wrapping his arms around Rain's waist.

"I'll be fine Phayu"

"Make sure you call me if you need anything"

"Yes d-" the rest of this sentence was blocked by Phayu's hand as Pete and Vegas entered the kitchen.

"Morning boys"

"Good morning Pete, Vegas" Phayu said, untangling himself from Rain who whined softly.

"Ugghh Phiii, morning"

"I hope you don't mind but I need to head off to work and help the boss clean up after last night."

"Of course not" Vegas said, "we'll head off soon as well"

"Thank you. If you want breakfast, food is in the kitchen but feel free to order, you can just use my card" Phayu said, now speaking more to Rain, "I should be home by lunch." Then he turned back to the two men, "it was a pleasure to meet you both, please come again."

"Of course, bye Phayu" Pete said, walking over to give the man a hug. Vegas just nodded from his spot by the door. Rain noticed he still looked grey and a little sick, much like Rain himself felt.

Rain quickly rushed forward and practically threw himself at Phayu, "be careful Phayu"

"I will Rain" Phayu reassured the boy, squeezing him gently before letting go. As per normal Rain walked Phayu out to his bike. He froze the moment they walked outside, tree branches, bits of housing and other debris were spread everywhere. Water still trickled down shining leaves, and there was like a small waterfall, trickling down the cracked road.

"Please make sure you drive carefully Phi, please"

"I will be extra careful Rain. It won't happen again. Go in before you catch a cold, your parents are waiting"

"Yes daddy"

"Naughty boy"
*

When Rain went back inside he found his parents on the couch, Pete leaning back on Vegas' chest, talking softly. Rain had always loved how affectionate his parents were. Even when they fought, the always seemed so close, so in love. There was a time where Rain thought he would never have a love like that.

"Hey Dad, Papa"

"Nouel" Pete said, quickly getting up and rushing over to him, "are you ok?"

"I'm fine, you don't need to worry"

"I'm sorry about last night"

"Why? Phayu said you were helping Papa?"

"Exactly, see love I told you, nothing to worry about" Vegas chimed in, pulling himself up off the couch just to wrap his arms around Pete, resting his head on his husband's shoulder.

"Yes Vegas" Pete said rolling his eyes

"What do you guys want for breakfast?" Rain asked, making his way inti the kitchen

"I think we'll just go home, Khun was expecting us for lunch in an hour anyway"

Rain frowned, "are you sure?"

"Don't worry about it Nollie. Thank you for having us over. I know you were worried but i really enjoyed it"

"Really?" Rain said, face lighting up

"Of course, we really missed you and Phayu is amazing, definitely a keeper"

"I'm so glad you like him"

"He looks like he makes you happy" Vegas said softly

"He does, he really does" Rain said following them out to their flashy Porsche which he still thinks they only got as a joke: it sure pissed Porsche off.

"Call us if you need anything, alright" Vegas said, "we're always here"

"Yes Papa. Bye guys"

*

When Rain made his way back inside he was starving. When he thought about it, he really didn't eat that much last night so it made sense but he really wasn't bothered to cook. So instead he found himself in Phayu's office trying to find his card so he could order breakfast from the Korean place Phayu didn't like.

He was about to push aside a small pile of papers from the garage when a name caught his eye. He felt his breath catch and his mind swim. It couldn't be. That name.

Cho Young Mi