Ride or Die : a Kimchay Story.

Chapter 16 : First meeting

{ it's time... They had to... I mean, first impression is important! }

Kim POV :

Kim was strumming the strings of his guitar, a pretty little gem this one, and it was a smooth beige colour too.
It was a color Chay liked.
He didn't know why, but Kim had slowly started buying things with Porchay in mind.

....Now, he had a stuffed animal in the shape of a black cat, a gray shirt, many bright white photo frames... But empty.
It was a project that Porchay intended to do with him but...

It was all before...Before Kim rejected Chay.

''...So what do you think?'' asked his musician friend.

''Aah. It's great. I like it.''

Once again, Kimhan had plunged into his memories.
He nodded vaguely.
He was going to buy this guitar anyway.

''Okay buddy.''

His friend stood up, whistling.
But the latter began to inspect Kim's studio:

''It's been a long time since we've seen you around.''

''Yeah..'' Kim mumbled as he took the guitar off his lap. He put it back in its large pearly beige case. ''Family matters...My father asked for something... Well, it's a boring story.''

''Hmhm...I thought I understood that. Actually, a guy in a suit with a ponytail often comes to get your stuff. You'r rich ass have servants hehe...''

Oh, he was talking about Big.
Kimhan nodded, he was his designated bodyguard after all.
Although it really wasn't of much use.

''Have you heard of a new artist? People start to talk about this guy... Wait, what was his name again ? Ah, right it's Mr. D.''

Kimhan raised a questioning eyebrow:

''Mr. D?''

''Yep. A sort of crazy writer or painter... Well, talented and a little high-minded if you ask me...''

Kim tilted his head.
He had no rivals in this showbiz world.
His fans were as loyal to him as a pack of hounds.

''And ? Why are you talking to me about it?''

His friend shrugged.
It was like a little piece of information, a piece of gossip... But Kim wasn't the type to like gossip.

''I have to go...I'll pay you later for the guitar.''

''Okay, okay, bye.''

______________________6 p.m____

In Kinn's office, a man Kimhan had only seen in photos stood silently in the back of the room.

"Ah, Kim."

His brother, Kinn, was the second in the family.
He had taken responsibility for the family's business ,the illegal affairs fell to Kimhan's hands but everything else...It was Kinn.
He was like the second big boss, after their father.

''This is Porsche. You haven't met him yet...''

''Since you're never here.'' added Porsche.

He really looked like Chay, but a more mature version.
Even his voice was similar, although deeper.
Kim nodded slightly, arms crossed.

''Hello.''

''Barely coming home ?'' added again Porsche. He was clearly accusing Kim.

''I..like to be independent.''

Kinn stiffened slightly, watching the two men judge each other.
Porsche clearly saw Kim as a potential friend worthy of his little brother.

''Is that a... Piercing that I see there?'' Porsche muttered with a serious look. ''Ai'Kinn, you didn't tell me your brother looked like a jer-...''

''Porsche!'' Kinn immediately grumbled. ''My brother is just as adorable... Um... No, I won't say that but he's young like Chay! You told me that it was okay as long as they can be friends and stay here ! Right ? Don't worry about his poor choice of clothes...''

Wow.
Big brother of the year.
Kimhan sighed deeply.
He hadn't really thought about changing his clothing style for the meeting with Porsche.

''My name is Kimhan. Nice to meet you....and for your information,father starts to be deaf, not me.''

Kim almost wanted to slap himself at the sound of his own strained voice.
His brother quickly understood his little game, and he almost burst out laughing, but he had to remain serious.

''See, Porsche ! Kim is well mannered and polite !''

''Hm.''

Porsche was clearly not fooled.
Damn, his future brother in law was already making Kim sweat.
Well, Chay wasn't his for now...but soon.
He had at least managed to make him come back to his life.

''Who should I be friends with ?''

Of course, he was acting dumb and innocent.
He had to.
Or else, Porsche would never let his guards down.

''Porsche little bro, he is a little lonely here...and you know Tankhun can be a bit overwhelming when he is...''

''Himself.'' nodded Kim.

Porsche quickly pulled up his sleeve:

''Right. Chay is easily annoyed and Tankhun could drive him crazy. I want him to stay in a safe environment.''

''I can do it.''

Kim's voice was clear.
It was surprising...and felt good.
Kinn gave him a side eye but he said nothing.

''I can be a safe place for him.''

Porsche nodded.
He was okay with... Whatever that guy could offer.
If Chay was safe, Porsche's heart was safe.

''He is my only family.''

''Eh !''

When Kim noticed that the couple were arguing and started to be a little more to.. touchy, he left the room.
Damn those horny guys.

''Big.''

''Yes, sir ?''

Big was waiting right next to a huge lamp.
Always ready to get scolded.

''Did I...''

''The guitar I bought this morning. Bring it to the red room.''

''The red room ? But it's not your... Alright.''

The red room.
Bedroom were named after their sheets colour.
And so...Chay's bed were actually of a pretty wine colour.

________________________tbc______