My Turn [𝐙𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐖 FF]

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"Good morning Nhu! Are you ready for our date today?" Zee excitely said from the phone.

Nunew had just finished getting ready, glancing over himself in the full body mirror. He wore a pink SUPERSUN tracksuit with a matching oversized purple SUPERSUN tee underneath. His left hand held his phone, while his other hand carefully applied a layer of lip balm to his plump lips.

"I'm already here in the lobby," came Zee's voice over the line, barely containing his excitement.

Nunew sighed, hesitating for a moment as he thought about how best to break the news without disappointing Zee too much.

"Uh... Hia?"

"Hmm?" Zee's response was warm and expectant.

"About our date... I think we'll have to cancel."

A small pause filled the line, and Nunew could sense the silence thickening on Zee's end, the eagerness fading slightly. He bit his lip, feeling a pang of guilt at the thought of letting Zee down.

"I'm sorry, Hia. I have a last-minute photoshoot."

"It's okay Nhu, I understand." Zee replied.

Nunew can feel the sadness in his tone, he felt a pang of guilt on him. 

"I asked P'Leang several times if I was free today, and he said yes, but then he called earlier, saying there was a problem with my schedule and that I have a photoshoot today." Nunew quickly explained.

"I'm really sorry, Hia." 

Nunew heard a soft chuckle from the other line making his eyes furrowed. 

"Nhu, you don't have to explain that much. I get it, really. Don't worry too much," Zee reassured, his tone light.

"Thank you, Hia." 

Nunew's shoulders relaxed.  After a brief pause, Zee spoke up. 

"So...can I come with you, then?"

"But—" Nunew began to protest, but Zee gently interrupted.

"Please? I've missed you so much."

"Are you sure, Hia? Photoshoots can take a lot of time. You might end up bored."

Nunew hesitated, feeling a knot of  uncertainty in his stomach. He didn't want to waste Zee's time, especially after the effort he had made just to fetch him for their date that got canceled.

"No, I'll behave, I promise. And honestly, who could get bored when they get to watch that pretty face of yours?" Zee's playful tone softened the moment.

 "Such a sweet talker for someone who claims to be just a suitor."

Nunew laughed, warmth spreading across his cheeks. Yes, Zee had been courting him for five months now since that incident. Nunew had told him numerous times not to bother, but Zee was stubborn and always insisted that he wanted to. Nunew could still remember how it all started after their steamy night together.

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As the night settled into a quiet calm, Zee pulled Nunew into his embrace, his hand gently stroking Nunew's back as they lay side by side. The intensity of their shared moment had faded, leaving them with a tender stillness that seemed to fill the room.

"How are you feeling?" he asked, his voice warm and caring.

"I'm okay, Hia." 

"Nunew."

"Hmm?"

"I've been wanting to say this... I want us to start over."

Nunew's brows lifted slightly, surprised but attentive, his eyes reflecting curiosity and warmth.