Whispered Wishes: The Magic of Childhood Dreams

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"What happened Gulf?"

"Nothing. Can we just stay here like this for a while?"

"Sure."

They sat in silence. After a while, Gulf spoke. "Thank you for today. This is undoubtedly one of the best days of my life."

"Welcome." Mew smiled. If given a chance, he would spend the rest of his life making every day memorable for Gulf. "On the contrary, I should thank you. I can't recall a time in my life when I've been happier." Mew smiled as he turned to face Gulf thanking him with all his heart. Mew was happy only with his brothers but after Gulf came into his life, he felt a new unknown sensation. Its like his life had new meaning.

Gulf looked at Mew. He felt his heartbeat racing. He looked at Mew's graceful lips, his eyes, his cheekbone. Every inch of the man in front of him screamed fire, passion and above all – pure, unspoken love. He unbuckled his seat belt and leaned over to kiss him. Mew took a step back and looked at him stunned. After a couple of seconds, he cleared his throat, "Let's drop you home."

Gulf had never felt embarrassed. He was on the verge of tears. He simply nodded as Mew started the car and began driving.

"I am sorry. I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have kissed you. I just thought you liked me." Gulf looked away as he held back his tears.

Mew stopped the car abruptly bringing it to a screeching halt. "I do. I do like you Gulf. It's just that...." How can he say that the class difference between him and Gulf is huge? Will he be able to give Gulf all the luxuries? His life is a mess and he doesn't know what unexpected twists and turns life holds for him. Though he has the confidence that he will be successful one day but the question was when? How long can he make Gulf wait? He cannot drag the poor baby in front of him into his already messy world.

"That, what?", Gulf asked.

"Nothing."

"Well, it is something."

"It's me. Its because I am like this, that's why, right?", Gulf chuckled sarcastically, his anger boiling within himself.

Mew's voice thundered, and his eyes blazed with anger as he spoke, "KANAWAT TRAIPIPATTANAPONG..." The force of his words sent a shiver down Gulf's spine. Mew's tone softened, but his resolve remained unwavering as he continued, "You must never speak of yourself in such a way, nor belittle who you are. You are an extraordinary individual, and anyone would be incredibly lucky to have you in their life."

Mew gently cradled Gulf's face in his hands, his eyes filled with sincerity. He pressed on, "You are courageous, selfless, and the most amazing person I have ever met. You mean the world to me, and I never want to hear you utter such words about yourself again. Do you understand?"

"I asked......understood?", Mew asked again. Gulf nodded frantically.

Mew sighed. How will he ever tell Gulf they can't be together? All he wanted was to kiss the daylights out of Gulf the moment he met him. But he knew he couldn't give Gulf happiness that he deserved.

He kissed Gulf's forehead and looked at Gulf's face who looked innocent and lost like a poor puppy who was sobbing badly. He wiped Gulf's tears. "I am sorry baby." Mew traced his thumb on Gulf's cheeks. Gulf looked at Mew's face who was staring at him with all the love in the world. Right now, he didn't want anything but to kiss Mew. After his accident, he has sealed his emotions and vulnerability from people. But Mew saw through that. He offered him the stability, security and love he craved for. He traced his fingers down the lips. "Mew?"