happily N(ever) after

end

*30 years later phayu and rain 35 years old*

The night stretched on, the soft glow of the moon filtering through the curtains, casting gentle shadows across the room.

Phayu and Rain lay entwined, their fingers interlaced, hearts still racing from the intensity of their earlier encounter.

The air was thick with unspoken promises, and Phayu felt a sense of peace settle over him, a stark contrast to the turmoil he had felt just hours before.

"Do you remember the first time we met?" Rain asked, breaking the comfortable silence.

His voice was soft, almost dreamy, as he traced patterns on Phayu's arm with his fingertips.

Phayu chuckled lightly, the memory flooding back. "How could I forget? You were so determined to win that game of pool, and I was just trying to keep my cool."

Rain laughed, the sound bright and infectious while reminding the past
.

"I was so sure I could beat you. I didn't realize you were a pool shark."

"Or that you'd be so distracting," Phayu teased, a smirk playing on his lips.

"You kept talking and laughing, and I couldn't focus."

"Good distraction or bad?" Rain asked, his eyes glinting with mischief.

"Definitely good," Phayu replied, his tone sincere. "You made me feel alive in a way I hadn't felt in a long time."

Rain's expression softened, and he leaned in closer, resting his forehead against Phayu's. "I'm glad I could do that for you. You mean so much to me, Phayu."

The sincerity in Rain's voice sent a rush of warmth through Phayu. "And you to me. I just... I want to make sure you know that. I don't want to lose you."

"You won't," Rain assured him, his gaze unwavering. "We're in this together, remember? No matter what happens, we'll face it side by side."

Phayu nodded, feeling the weight of Rain's words settle in his heart. "Together," he echoed, the word a promise that resonated deep within him.

As they lay there, the intimacy of the moment wrapped around them like a cocoon.

Phayu couldn't help but marvel at how far they had come, from tentative glances and shy smiles to this-an unbreakable bond forged through trust, passion, and understanding.

"Do you think we'll always be this close?" Rain asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Phayu considered the question, his brow furrowing slightly. "We will, I want to marry you.

But I know life can throw challenges our way. We just have to be willing to communicate and work through them."

Rain nodded, his expression thoughtful. "I want to be open with you, no matter what. If something bothers me, I'll tell you. And I hope you'll do the same."

"Absolutely," Phayu replied, feeling a surge of gratitude for Rain's honesty. "I promise to always be honest with you, even when it's hard."

"Good," Rain said, a smile breaking through his contemplative demeanor.

"Because I want to build a future with you, Phayu. One where we can be ourselves, without fear or being insecure."

Phayu's heart swelled at the thought. "I want that too. A future where we can grow together, support each other, and create memories."