Side By Side

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The bodyguard opened the door for the males. Both stepped outside. The cameras directed towards them as soon as the males stepped out of the car.

Win winced at the lights flashing around, he was feeling embarrassed and awkward with the people. Bright noticed that, he held Win's hand and gripped it gently. He said in a cold tone with full authority

"Cameras off" His eyes darted to each and every media person. They got scared and shut off their cameras. Bright glared at them, he leaned to Win's ear and spoke softly

"They won't disturb you Bella" Win nodded looking down at the red carpet. Bright pulled his hand, they walked forward. They entered the venue and it was a grand party. Bags of money were spent on it.

Win frowned, he was battling inside to go inside further or just run away from here. Bright felt his hands were slightly shaking, he looked at Win. A sweat drop rolled down from his hairline to his temple. He immediately pulled out his handkerchief and dabbed it gently on the skin.

"Bella.. If you are feeling bad, let's go back. It's not important for us to attend it" he said feeling concerned about the younger male. Win was silent and didn't have any words to speak. He felt small while looking around the place.

Bright was about to speak but someone interrupted

"Mr. Chivaree, nice seeing you here" Bright turned his attention to that person.

"Mr. Liam" He gave a nod.

"What are you doing here? Let's go inside" Liam said and walked away. Bright glanced at Win who nodded. He tried to walk forward but stopped by a pull from behind.

Win jerked his hand away from his grip. "Maintain the distance sir" He said. Bright sighed and nodded.

They walked inside, Win looked here and there to see rich people scattered around. Some were giving him a judgmental look. He rubbed his arm, gripping it once a while, it was something he does when he's nervous.

Bright looked at him, he looked at the people. He put his arm around his shoulder

"Stay with me Bella.. I'll keep you safe"

And for the first time, he felt it. Win felt the words to be honest as he felt safe with the warmth from Bright he unknowingly leaned to his side. Bright smiled softly. He felt tingly inside. Win looked at Bright, Bright was in awe looking at the male who has the soft facial features.

"Are you ok angel?" He whispered. Win blinked and nodded, both of their ears turned red.

"Mr. Chivaree" A sweet voice startled them. Both looked up to see Allison wearing a beautiful gown. Her dress was so beautiful, every boy would give their heart to her. She jogged towards him holding her gown from the sides. She came in front with a smile. But her smile turned upside down.

Her gift was wearing someone else. And that's to his secretary. She felt disappointed and angry, she almost had tears. Win felt hella nervous, so he moved away. Bright frowned, he gripped Win's elbow

"Why?"

"Mr. Chivaree"

Bright snapped his head towards her wanting her to kill by his bare hands.

"Mr. Chivaree let's go to the table" She pointed the table where everyone was waiting. Bright glared at her, he looked at Win his eyes softened in an instant.

"Come" Win was hesitant at first, but gave up as he felt the grip tightening on his elbow. Allison gritted her teeth, seeing Bright being soft with his secretary.

Liam came there. "Mr. Chivaree everyone's waiting there for you please come" He said politely.

"You should go Sir" Win spoke up finally. Bright can't believe his words, he was silently pleading Win to come with him, but Win wasn't even looking at him. He let his body being dragged by Liam.

Allison stepped towards Win, glaring at him, Win gulped.

"A thief doesn't deserve to be here, but if he is already here he won't get bail from punishment" She hissed at him. Win frowned. "Guards" She called her bodyguards.

"Catch him and go to the swimming pool I'm coming" She ordered them. The guards held him, he tried to speak but his mouth was closed by a palm.

They dragged him to the pool. He thrashed around, but he was weak in front of them. His past flashed back, he was shivering, his eyes became blurry. They made him stand at the edge.

Allison came there hurriedly, she kicked his legs which made him fall on his knee, he screamed as it had a scar, his patella was throbbing. But his scream was muffled by the hand.

Allison hold his hairs tightly. She whispered

"You don't deserve to be here" She drowned his head in the water. She made his head, Win was panting hard.

"You don't deserve the prince" Again drowned his head inside and held it up. Win was almost on the verge of passing out.

"He's only mine" Again drowned his head, this time Win lost his consciousness. When Allison felt his movements halted, she smirked

"Throw his body in the water" They pushed the body. It fell down deep inside the pool. Allison smirked

"Let's go" She walked away. She hurriedly went to the table fixing her clothes. She stood beside Bright and smiled. The cameras directed at them

"Can we get some pictures of both of you you two look great" One of the media person said. Allison blushed, she shyly looked at Bright.

"Mr. Chivaree... " She called him. Bright rolled his eyes feeling irritated and nervous for some reason, he couldn't pin point out.

The lights flashed, as she cut the cake, fed her dad, mom then to Bright. She kept the small piece to Bright's lips. She intentionally made it small for him to feel his lips on her fingers.

Bright looked at the piece, then at Allison who had a beautiful smile. His mind flashed a scene

"It's the last piece, I saved it for you here" He put the piece towards his lips, he smirked and rolled the tongue over his fingers sliding the piece inside his mouth leaving him all flustered. He patted his head "Thank you".

He ran. Bright started running towards the entrance side, but he felt something odd when he didn't see Win there. He looked here and there, he noticed a pool at the corner.

"Mr. Chivaree" All called him but his eyes were stuck at the pool.

"Who the hell gets scared from water?"

"M-Me.. "

"Are you serious?"

"Um-m.. I'm sorry"

"WIN!" He ran and jumped inside the pool.

😶*praying for Allison*