Midnight Rain

Chapter 20

                     You and Me 'forever'

It's such a shame that this day will not last forever. Yet Tin couldn't wait for this day to pass. He couldn't wait for the wedding to end. So that from then on, they'll both live as soulfully committed husbands.

"I'm not nervous....... I'm not nervous....... I'm not nervous........." like a chant, Tin repeated again and again in his head. Yet the sweat visibly dripping down his forehead said otherwise.

Tiw was not really fond of the sweat drilling down the powder he just puffed on his friend's face. He grumpily patted some more again on the streaks left. "Ai Tin! The room is so conditioned that I can almost feel myself shiver cus of cold. The fuck are you sweating for?"

"I'm sweating because I'm cold"

"You're lying. What a buffalo. Just admit that you're nervous you sissy!" Tiw gently smacked Tin's head, as not to mess up the hair that had carefully been set. Yet he couldn't help but laugh a little when Tin tried to obviously veil what was his realness.

"Don't stress too much okay? Or you won't look handsome anymore. You know Gun is into handsome people only. What if you look uglier than the guy hitting on him at the bar last time, he might regret choosing you over him." Tiw laughed, enjoying to tease Tin. Tin was, to say more than displeased. He nearly punched Tiw in the face yet Tiw was a quick one to dodge

"Okay okay. Calm down dear friend! Gun won't leave you even if you turn into an orangutan. You know that!" In an attempt of reassurance, Tiw winked at Tin with a mischievous smile on his face. Tin could only sigh at his friends strange tactics. Yet he was not into countering it.

"Are you nervous?"

"No." Immediately spurt out of Gun's voice. Yet he was being completely sarcastic. It was a big day, of course he's nervous.

"It's okay to be nervous. It's a once in a lifetime day. New to you and you won't experience it again." Por said as he took a last assessment of Gun head to toe. Nodding after he was finally satisfied with Gun's stunning all white look. "Tin's gonna love~ this...." he said in a sing song manner rolling around Gun.

"But I'm so jealous!" Suddenly Por pouted. "Tiw and I have been dating for years, yet you both hit us with the news first!"

Gun only laughed at his friend's silly complain. He reached out to pull Por into a warm embrace. "No need to fret too much friend. Your time will also eventually come." He gently patted the back of Por's neck. Por nodded quietly as he tightly embrace Gun was well

"Ahem Ahem..... that's enough!Okay.... It's time to separate" their time of union was interrupted by a displeased looking Tiw who walked in straight up pulling Por out of the embrace "Don't want the news that the groom ran away with his groomsmen"

Por and Gun heartily laughed at Tiwson's comment obviously fueled by jealousy of the closeness between the two friends. "Now, it's time for you to go...... we'll leave now. Tin Will come pick you up any moment now." Grabbing Por's and leading him out, Tiw smiled at Gun before politely exiting the room

"It's a green light. The area is clear. You can go in now......." As soon as Tiw and Por met a the tall groom outside the door, Pot put his thumbs up and ushered him in.

Tin hesitated a bit. His chest felt the thumping of his heart right outside his skin. "Do I...... look handsome.....enough?" He nervously wiped his sweaty palms in his sleeves and tried to strengthen out any crease.Tiw let out a loud laugh. It was such an amusing sight for him. Just a moment ago, his friend was so arrogant and haughty but now it has depleted into nothing.

Tin's hair were slightly dripping wet with sweat and his increasing breaths were clearly audible."Don't stress too much friend! Just do it!" With one last pat at his friend's back, Tiw instantly opened the door and pushed Tin in without any warning. Tin, completely taken aback, stumbled into the room and as soon as he was in, he could hear the door behind him click shut.

Now,Tin's head that was hanging on the ground, landed on a pair of legs adorned with neatly polished shoes. Yet he was still unable to  lift the weight off his head and face the person in front.

"Tin....." a soft chuckle resonated in the silent room. Tin tightly gripped the edges of his sleeves and closed his eyes. His heart pumping in weird excitement yet still a bit scared. "Ai Tin....." he heard that sweet voice again. That baritone lisp curled softly into his ears.

A shiver ran down Tin's spine as a pair of warm hands reached out for his cheeks and finally his head was lifted to meet Gun's beautiful eyes. Immediately Tin burst into tears. Gun shakily laughed as he pulled Tin into an embrace. Tin tried his best to not let any tears fall, afraid he'll stain his face, yet silent sobs escaped his chest the very moment he pressed against Gun.

"Oh I love you so much! I love you so much Gun!" He declared so sincerely as he pressed light kisses onto Gun. Gun hummed softly as he pressed his lips against Tin's smiling on him. "let's go. Our wedding is still waiting to be done...." He whispered as he pulled away and blew dry the tears on Tin's flushed skin.

Tin couldn't help but whine. He wasn't sulking or upset, but he was embarrassed! For another time, he pressed his face against Gun's neck and inhaled that fragrant scent once again. The cool aroma gently stroked into his restless mind and put it in tranquil. Gun's soft laughter reverberated in the air and Tin felt as if he was close to heaven.

"Okay let's go...... My handsome groom!" Marveled Tin as his hands pressed tightly onto Gun. Gun beamed onto him with that beautiful smile ad he gently rounded his hands on Tin's arms. Then side by side they led each other down the aisle

White blossoms rained down on the two new found spouses as they took their wedding vows. Tin's nervous lips trembled when he recited his vows and felt himself in every promise he made . What made him from bursting into tears was the tight hands gripping onto his palms and each gentle smile from Gun made him calm down again

"And now I declare you both as husbands!" With cheers and pouring of flowers to celebrate their love, the two soulmates shared their first kiss as each other's spouse. In the crowd sat the spectators at awe, the beauty of the aura that shimmered the space around them was dazzlingly bright. As if even the heavens were witnessing their pride.

"I love you my love. For forever of my time." Whispered Gun against those lips. His eyes finally watering as the heat of the moment overwhelmed his senses and it finally dug onto him that he was his best friend's husband.

"I love you so too my sweetheart. And I will never love you less." Tin again leaned in to press another soft kiss on Gun's lips. Then rounding his arms around his waist he turned to the audience, for the first time averting his gaze to the faces of people sitting as their guests.

Tin was a bit taken aback and his heart faltered for a moment when he saw his mother Photjanee sitting beside his father, smiling at him. He quickly averted his sight and attempted to flee away from her gaze yet Gun held onto him tightly. When he turned to look at the love of his life, Tin saw Gun smiling him and nodded at him assuringly. With one last heave of breath they both ascended down the stairs

Greets and congratulations showered the couple as the expressed their gratitude to every one who attended. Mrs Ratchanee was especially emotional as she bawled her eyes out as soon as Gun pulled her into his embrace. Her sobs were finally consoled when Tin repeatedly promised her to take good care of Gun.

In the end, Tin was ushered to his biggest challenge. He put on a polite smile and greeted his mother amidst all the crowd around them. Mrs Potjanee kindly smiled at both of them and wished them the best. Gun enthusiastically thanked her while Tin still remained sour to her face. Yet Gun knew, in time, the mother and son will restore their love for each other again.