An Unexpected Connection

Bonus 14 - family meeting

After a long and tense family meeting, Raihan finally arrived home, feeling upset and overwhelmed. He had been trying to keep his cool during the entire meeting, but he couldn't help feeling frustrated and angry at his family's behavior.

As soon as he entered his apartment, he kicked off his shoes and slumped onto the couch, feeling exhausted. He tried taking deep breaths and counting to ten, but nothing seemed to work. He was still feeling tense and agitated, and he couldn't shake off the feeling.
That's when he noticed his thumb moving towards his mouth. It was a habit he had since he was a child, sucking on his thumb whenever he felt anxious or upset. He had managed to control it in public, but now that he was alone, he gave in to the temptation.

He closed his eyes and sucked on his thumb, feeling the familiar sense of comfort wash over him. It was like he was transported back to his childhood, when everything was simpler and he didn't have to worry about anything.
He must have dozed off, because the next thing he knew, he felt a hand on his shoulder. Startled, he opened his eyes and saw Alejandro looking down at him with a concerned expression.

For a moment, Raihan panicked, thinking that Alejandro would be disgusted by his childish behavior. But then he noticed the tender look on Alejandro's face, and he felt a warm feeling in his chest.

"Are you okay?" Alejandro asked softly, taking Raihan's hand in his own.

Raihan nodded, feeling a lump in his throat. He couldn't believe that Alejandro was being so gentle and caring towards him, even after all the things he had seen and done.

"It's just... family stuff," Raihan said, feeling embarrassed by his own vulnerability.

Alejandro didn't say anything, but he didn't need to. He just held Raihan's hand and rubbed his thumb gently with his own, as if to say that it was okay to let go and be vulnerable.

Raihan felt tears prick at the corner of his eyes, but he didn't want to cry in front of Alejandro. Instead, he leaned into his touch, feeling the warmth of Alejandro's body next to his own.

For a few moments, they stayed like that, lost in their own world of comfort and affection. Raihan continued to suck on his thumb, feeling the tension in his body slowly dissipate.

Eventually, Alejandro leaned in and kissed Raihan's forehead, whispering words of comfort and reassurance. Raihan felt himself relax even further, feeling grateful for Alejandro's understanding and support.

They cuddled in bed for the rest of the night, with Raihan still sucking on his thumb, feeling safe and loved in Alejandro's embrace. It was a moment of vulnerability and tenderness that neither of them would forget, and it strengthened their bond even further.