Why Us??

Drunk Confessions

[Evening - Downstairs Hallway & Drive]

Pai stood frozen in the middle of the room.

Every inch of his body burned with regret. The sound of that door slamming shut - the sound of Sky walking away - echoed in his chest like a slow bullet to the heart.

But not this time.

Not again.

He moved. Fast.

He wouldn't let Sky vanish again - not tonight.

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Meanwhile, in the hallway-

Sky was practically running down the stairs, his lace shirt fluttering with every step, black heels clicking against polished floors. He could feel Pai's energy storming behind him like thunder ready to strike.

Rain and Star, dressed and fixing their collars, saw him flying past and blinked.

Sky - (grabbing both their wrists, whispering sharply)
"Run. Move fast. He's coming."

Rain - "Wha-who-?"

Sky - "Just move!"

The three of them darted across the hallway like a small tornado. Hair perfect. Makeup flawless. But panic flaring in Sky's eyes.

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In the living room-

Kinn, Porsche, Pete, Vegas, Kim, and Chay sat around the table, mid-discussion, when the click of Sky's shoes caught their attention.

They all turned-and paused.

Sky, Rain, and Star walking in a hurry was already strange.

But Sky dressed like that?

Kinn blinked. Pete raised an eyebrow. Kim smirked. Even Vegas narrowed his eyes.

Little Ella, seated nearby with her coloring book, beamed.

Ella - (excitedly) "Phi Sky, Phi Rain, Phi Star-you look sooo beautiful!! Like angels!"

That made the three pause.

Sky knelt for a second to hug her, pressing a kiss to her cheek.

Sky - (softly) "Thank you, baby."

Porsche - (smiling, teasing) "You really do, Sky. You look like a doll tonight. Just... be careful, okay?"

Sky flushed - whether from embarrassment or adrenaline, he didn't know.

Kinn - (eyebrows raised) "Why are you guys in such a rush? At least let me call the bodyguards to take you."

Sky hesitated.

Then stepped forward, voice unusually bold.

Sky - "Khun... can you please just give me the car keys? Let the bodyguards follow in a different car."

That raised even more eyebrows.

Rain looked at Sky in confusion. Star gave a side glance.

Kinn - (studying him) "You're... sure?"

Sky - (nodding quickly) "Yes. Please."

Kinn looked at Porsche, who shrugged, then reached into his pocket and handed over a black key fob.

Kinn - "Fine. Here. Take the Porsche Spyder."

Sky's eyes widened briefly. That car was worth more than his entire apartment back home.

Kinn - "But-drive safe. You hear me?"

His voice dropped into something paternal, serious.

Kinn - "If you crash the car, we'll replace it. But if anything happens to you..."