OffGun May Collection of Drabbles 2024

Only (Thawin/Liftoil) - The dark side of you

Author's note: Part 4/??

The headphones on his ears silenced the world around him, letting the music be the soundtrack of his travel home. The classes lasted longer today. Liftoil didn't like getting home when the sky slowly turned dark. It made him anxious. There was always something hiding in the shadows of the small alleys he passed by. Quickening his steps, Liftoil hurried home. Not that someone would wait at him. His parents were out of the town, leaving him alone in the huge house. The only person he would hopefully see today would be his handsome neighbour. Liftoil smiled at the image of Thawin standing in the driveway, waiting for him to come home. It was a silly dream, far from reality, but Liftoil let himself fantasise. 

The familiar store appeared when he turned around the corner. He suddenly felt like eating a popsicle and changed his way only to halt his steps, spotting two drunken males leaning against the wall beside the entrance. It's not that Liftoil was scared of them per se, but the looks they gave him, sent shivers down his spine. He backed out, returning to his original route. 

What he didn't know was that the drunkards decided to follow him. 

The heavy palm landed on his shoulder, making him jump. Liftoil quickly turned around, coming face to face with the strangers he tried to avoid. His eyes went wide, shocked. One of the men was talking, but the headphones muted whatever the male slurred. Honestly, Liftoil didn't even want to know. The man's face scrunched in anger when he didn't respond. The grip on his shoulder tightened, and Liftoil was sure he would find a bruise there later. The second male joined, coming to his other side, and blocking his way. 

Liftoil's body froze in fear. 

Suddenly, the weight on his arm disappeared. Liftoil watched as the two drunken males lay on the floor, unconscious. Blinking away the stupor, he looked up, meeting eyes with Thawin. His neighbour's face was scrunched in distaste, eyes blazing with rage. Liftoil should be scared of him. He knew he should, but something about the older man in this state excited him.