Love Director [ENG]

Chapter 36: The devil invades

"And then Phi Sin told me he wouldn't go anywhere, not even to study abroad, unless I went with him. Oh man, my boyfriend is the best in the world!"

"Uh-huh, and then what happened?"

"So, what do you think? With tears streaming down my face, I threw myself into Phi Sin's broad chest. So strong and comforting. Can you imagine what it's like when you make up? I went all out, Alien. Phi Sin was so intense, it was wild. By the third round, I couldn't remember anything anymore. Just knew I was in heaven. I passed out on the bed, and even though I was a mess, when I woke up, I was totally clean. Phi Sin had cleaned me up."

"Sigh, last week you were crying like you'd die, and this week you're giddy like a happy fish. We're exhausted."

"Exhausted? Your smile is almost reaching your ears!" Paint sat sipping his drink, watching his two close friends engrossed in their conversation.

It was the same every time. The slutty friend would apologize, thank everyone for worrying, and then report all the details without Andrea having to ask. He'd recount how Phi Sin followed him to Aphros' house, what was said, what was done, and Andrea had to correct him reluctantly.

"Pierced ear."

That was it. Both Plerng and Andrea burst into laughter as if they had been waiting for it. Then they continued their conversation as if there had been no interruption.

As for Paint, who knew all about it, even having heard the moaning as if his ear was against the wall, he turned away, letting the cool breeze hit his face. He thought about last Saturday's events. After the family lunch that phi treated, the twins had become fully attached to him. In just a few days, they were asking when Phi Aphros would visit again. Whether it was the plump lobsters or something else, especially Ruup who praised phi Aphros endlessly to their parents, making them want to meet him to thank him personally.

But if they met, how should Paint introduce him?

Paint's future boyfriend.

Thud!

The thought made Paint move his drink aside, rest his hands on the table, and bury his face in his hands, turning his cheek away from his chatting friends. He pressed his lips together to hold back a smile that was threatening to break free. His heart, which had previously seen phi as just an elder, finally saw him as a man who said he liked him.

Paint grinned until his cheeks hurt, thinking back to when he saw the guitar breaking in his phi's hands. He couldn't believe such a mature man could act so childishly, speaking like a spoiled kid. But realizing everything his phi did was out of jealousy for him, Paint didn't mind the guitar anymore. He was even grateful it allowed him to see this cute side of his phi. He didn't want anyone else to know, didn't want anyone else to see. Paint wanted to be the only one who saw his phi being mischievous. So, he decided not to tell his friends about this. Let Aphros remain the cool figure in their eyes.

Since when have you been so possessive, Paint?

Thinking that made him smile and laugh softly, not realizing that his gentle expression, rosy cheeks, and sparkling eyes were drawing attention from both freshmen and seniors. Regardless of gender, they were all intrigued by that handsome guy with the adorable smile.

But as always, Paint remained oblivious, because his heart had no room for anyone else. It used to be for the neighbor, but then it seemed like his friend's uncle had claimed it.

"What's wrong with your friend?" Paint heard Andrea ask, but he didn't care. He planned to stay slumped like this until class started, but his mischievous friend wouldn't let him.