From Something To Everything (Bounprem)

173. Lullaby

The swelling had considerably reduced after icing. The effect of the painkillers was also starting to kick in, being a huge relief to Prem.

After seeing off Fluke, he headed back to the room where Boun was sleeping.

As he entered the room, he saw Boun panting and sweating profusely. He instantly knew that Boun was having a nightmare.

"Hia," Prem rushed over to the bedside. He gently shook Boun to wake him up.

Boun's eyes shot open as he gasped for air.

"It is alright, Hia. It was just a bad dream." He could hear Prem's soothing voice. But he couldn't come back to his senses.

A churning feeling began in the bottom of his stomach. Something distasteful was in his mouth.

BLERGH

Boun vomited all over Prem, who was now seated at the bedside.

BLERGH

He puked the second time. This time on the floor next to the bed.

Having emptied his system of the revolting feeling, Boun fell back, falling asleep again.

Prem on the other hand looked down on the slimy half-digested food on his clothes.

Even though there was no change in his expression, he had to hold his breath as he didn't want to join the puking rally.

He looked at Boun who looked much more peaceful at the moment. He was thankful that Boun had fallen asleep again or else it would have been difficult for him to pacify the older in his current condition.

Prem was quick to mop the floor, clearing the place of the stench before taking a quick shower himself.

A loud scream was heard from outside the washroom as he was blow-drying his hair.

He quickly put on a T-shirt and shorts and ran out only to find Boun on the floor, crying. Things looked more serious than he had expected.

Prem squatted on the floor next to Boun "Hia, " He called softly.

Boun looked up at him with glossy eyes. A look of relief could be seen on his face. He lunged forward to hug Prem.

Prem shrugged back with the force thrown at him by Boun's weight. He managed to balance himself without falling backwards.

He gently caressed Boun's back and asked " What happened, Hia? "

Boun didn't reply but tightened his grip around Prem's waist.

Prem understood that Boun wasn't going to talk to him. " Alright. Let's get up from here. The floor is really cold, na" he tried to get up supporting Boun.

But Boun wasn't making it any easier for him. He wrapped his legs around Prem's waist like an octopus while his hands were tightly secured around Prem's neck.

Prem chewed his inner lips. Boun was being clingy again. If it was some other occasion, he would have pushed Boun away but he knew that he shouldn't do that now.

" Looks like someone wants to be carried. " He said teasingly. "We are going up in one... Two... Three. Up! " Prem got on his legs with Boun in his arms.

Boun vigorously shook his head as Prem's feet moved towards the bed.

" Don't want to go to bed? " Prem asked.

Boun nodded slowly, burying his face in Prem's nape.

"Then... Shall we take a walk? " Prem suggested. Seeing that there was no sign of denial he carried Boun outside.