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BOC Snippet 08-KinnPorshe-Present (VegasPete)

BOC Snippet

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Present

Vegas's POV

Province life isn't all that bad really. Sure, there was some adjusting to do. Gone are the days where I get things done at my beck and call. I am gradually getting accustomed to this quieter life though. I think it's good. I mean, what I need is here. 

Staying at a province house, I don't need that much money, technically there's nothing "fun" to do after 6pm. The most fun ever besides watching the 7pm national news and a random censored movie after was really spending time with Pete. 

Sure, if we go to the nearest town, there's still malls and some more exciting night time shops but I don't fancy those. Only Macau goes to town every other night. To chase after the latest cute boy or cute girl. I told this only brother of mine, as long as he doesn't knock anyone up or contract any deadly disease, I really don't mind and wouldn't mind him fun and fooling around. Hey, youth is only limited and I thought he should live it to the fullest. 

I am talking as if I am that old but my childhood and how I grew up definitely shaped me and made me behave much older than before. Including whatever that I have been through, I am grateful I just didn't go crazy and lose my mind completely. I didn't. 

Thanks to Pete. 

The love of mine, who is currently sitting beside me peeling the skin off the apple for me while watching the news. I can't help but look at this man beside me. The one soul who was willing to throw away everything just for me. He gave up a good career, a stable life, well not that stable considering he has to serve my crazy of a cousin but stable enough, his friends to run away to the province with me. The only saving grace that comforted me was his gramps stay just a few minutes away from us so  at least he is near his family while living with me. 

I am kinda lucky too. Out of the blue, I got myself a grandmother to call and who consider me family too despite her knowing my background. She never mentioned it. Or rather, Pete made sure she doesn't bring it up. I look forward visiting her with Pete. She dotes on me and even Macau. We never really experienced a woman's touch much in our lives since our mom died way earlier. Sure, we had nannies but with my dad's personality, they never dared to shower with anything beyond necessary. But with gramps, it's different. She spoils at least with her cooking like we are forever starved. This is all thanks to Pete. See, this was one man who was willing to share his grandmother with me even. 

I love Pete. 

I don't recall ever loving someone this much. I don't always show it though. Rather, it felt awkward for the both of us to open show our affections. Even for Pete, when he does, he could sound and behave rather be cheesy or tacky, depending on when and where he chose to show you the affections. This was what made Pete so endearing. 

"Vegas?" 

My day dreaming was cut short when he called me. "Hmm?" 

Pete shoved an apple to my mouth before I could say anything else. The apple was sweet and tasted a little salty, like Pete's hands. 

"Crunchy?" Pete said as he took a bite himself.  "Ou, a little sour," I laughed at his comment. He giggled too. It was moments like that made it perfect. 

"Oh, Macau asked us out for dinner at the town tomorrow, wanna go? He said he wants to eat at that mookata place plus bring someone to meet us," Pete winked at me. 

"Again? How many times this month?" 

"Only the second. You better be nice. I wouldn't mediate between you guys again if you scare this one off," Pete teased. 

"Trust me, I was born with my natural resting bitch face and it's not my fault the last one picked a fight with me by asking me if I was a mafia and it wasn't my fault he ran away when I said yes," Pete was laughing at the way I summarize. I smirked as well. I love it when Pete laughs like that. I get the satisfaction knowing I was the one who made him laugh like that. 

"So we are going right? I'll text Macau that we are leaving 6pm,"

"Okay babe,"

"Oh, and tomorrow, I am going to the market to buy groceries. Do you need me to buy your pet hedgehogs' food supply?" 

"Yes please babe,"

"Okay. Oh this Saturday, gramps asked us to go dinner with her at this aunt's place. It's a little far but you want to come with or you prefer to stay at home?" 

"Let's go. I can't wait to see gramps again," 

"Okay. Tomorrow what you want for breakfast?" 

"Anything you want babe," 

"Okay, I'll get us porridge then. Do you want khai grata* with your porridge?" 

"Yes please, with fried bread stick," 

"Okay, here, more apples," 

"Thanks, babe,"

Thank you indeed, Pete. 

With Pete, this kind of life is something I look forward to for a long long time. 

I never understood the importance of being in the present. But living my life now here with Pete, being in the present is all I am seeking for. 

With Pete, this life itself is a present for me. 

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Yukichi's Note: 

*Khai grata: Thai style pan eggs. Usually eaten for breakfast. I love this with sourdough bread or any chewy bread so so much!