LIMELIGHT

09.

A week.

A week had already passed but Tul haven't seen even a glimpse of Mew. He went to check on all Mew's previous messages on him.

Teerak, I'm sorry. I wasn't able to answer your call. I'm on shooting.

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Got a meeting to attend today. Won't be able to see you, Teerak. I miss you.

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I won't be able to join you for dinner today. I'm sorry.

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Have you already had your dinner, Tul?

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I have a lot of works today. I'm really busy.

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Tul sat on the couch as he ran his finger over his hair exasperatedly. Was their relationship have been like this before? A thought suddenly crossed his mind.

"Right... He's always the one making time for me." He mumbled absent-mindedly.

Max, who just entered Tul's condo sat on the couch and leaned his body towards Tul, "who's always making time for you?" He asked.

"Me?" Max added confidently, teasing Tul.

Tul laughed softly, "Cut it out."

Max took out his phone as he laid comfortably on Tul's lap. He started browsing his social media, viewing the ig stories that are tagged in his account, sharing some Maxtul content to please the fans and of course, uploading some photos of him.

Tul sighed as he blankly stared at his phone.

"You're acting all grumpy this past few day, is there something wrong?" Max asked, tilting his head to look at Tul's face.

"Ah. Just thinking about the stuffs back in New York."

Max nodded, "You missed it already?"

Tul, who's attention is not really on their conversation, asked, "who?"

The man on his lap laughed at him. He raised his arm and pinched Tul's nose, "Aren't we talking about New York? You really had the guts to think about someone else while you're with me?" Max acted as if he's gonna throw tantrums before laughing.

Tul pushed Max which made the man roll down the floor, they both laughed, "What the heck, bro?" Max said half laughing.

"Haven't seen Mew for quite a while. He mostly visits you here, right? Did you two had a fight?" Max asked.

Max is still unaware of his relationship with Mew. All that his reel partner know is that Mew is his best friend. As of now, he still can't tell it to Max tho he knows that the man is probably getting suspicious of them now.

Tul shrugged his shoulders. He really doesn't know how to answer that. But it's true that Mew seems like avoiding him this past few days. He took a deep breath. Perhaps, he should visit Mew himself.

Mew can't just keep avoiding him for days without any explanation.

"Let's go grab some dinner. I'm already hungry." Max complained.

"Don't you have anything better to do?" Tul complained.

Max pouted before wrapping his arms around Tul's shoulder, "Are you throwing me out?"

Tul laughed, "If only it's easy to throw you out." He answered before standing up and walking towards the kitchen.

Max followed him, "You gonna cook?"

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"It's a wrap!" The director shouted, dismissing everyone for the day.

Mew sighed as he glanced at his phone. He had been avoiding Tul for a week now. But why does it seems like Tul isn't even bothered by it?

He forcefully closed his eyes as he went inside his car. His head is starting to throb and he felt more tired than before.

He took his phone and dialed Tul's number. In the end, he's still the one who would chase after his teerak.

It took him a couple of rings before someone picked up the call, "Teerak..." He started, sounding all exhausted and sleepy.

Max, who's holding the phone took a second look at the caller's I.D before answering, "Teerak? Did you call the wrong number?"

Mew paused. Why is Max with him at this hour?

He grabbed the steering wheel of his car and held on it tightly, pouring his annoyance on it.

He faked a chuckle, "Oh. Shit. I dialed the wrong number. I'm sorry. Just got off from work and I'm really sleepy."

Max laughed, "Tul's on the bathroom, so I was the one who picked up the call. I'll definitely tell this to him." He paused and continued laughing, "He'll definitely find this funny as well."

Mew fake a laugh, "No. Don't tell it to him. This is so embarrassing. " even without the camera focused on him, he's still acting.

"I'm gonna drop the call now. Gonna call my girlfriend for real this time." Mew laughed. "Good night. Sorry for disturbing you." He added.

"No worries, bro." ---- Mew quickly ended the call.

Was Tul even affected with the drama between them? Or was it just him clinging to him all this time? He leaned his head on the car's steering wheel, his grip on it became tighter.