OffGun June Collection of Drabbles 2023

Closet (Pat/Non)

Non still remembers the day he came out of the closet to his family. Grandma Klin patted his head, saying she had a hunch all along. Grandmother Ornnapa snorted the same as his mother. Father said he was a disgusting "fag", but it was nothing new to him. Older sister Min pretended he didn't exist, and the younger sibling Iris gave him a thumbs up. When he announced he was moving out, no one held him back. It was almost comical how little his family cared. They didn't even pretend anymore. 

Next day Non moved to a small apartment. It was located on the other side of the city. He even quit his internship in the family business, feeling free for the once in his life. 

It didn't take him long to find a job at the cute pet cafe near his new home. Non always liked animals and baking. The owner was a nice older woman who reminded him of his grandma Klin. He worked there for over a month when he first met him. The tall, handsome paediatrician from a nearby hospital. As his coworker told him later, the doctor was regular. He had a sweet tooth and loved the desserts made here. 

When their eyes met for the first time, Non knew he was screwed. And it seemed like the doctor felt the same because a few days later, he asked him out. Non's cheek turned red, thinking about the first date with his man. 

The doorbell rang, pulling Non out of reminiscing. 

"Hi, love." Pat's voice echoed through the shop. Non's face lit up with a wide smile. 

"Hello, honey." He answered happily, walking from behind the counter to greet his boyfriend with a kiss. 

Walking out from his family was the best thing he ever did.