Loved But Forgotten

Patterns & Parallels

(A/N: It was said that Pete's hometown is located in the province of Chumphon and in the novel translation I referenced at, after driving to Chumphon, they needed to take a boat to Koh Lea(?) which is the name of the island. But it might be fictional(?) or there was a difference in the translation because I didn't find an island with that name in Google. The closest real-life Ko Lea is Ko Phithak but this island has a very little population, possibly hundred so I took liberty in making Ko Lea have at least over a thousand population for this story.

I don't know what really is the plot twist in KinnPorsche, especially since I'm no longer that active in the fandom and I haven't read the 2nd book which was VegasPete, but I really think Korn is hiding a lot of dirt. So in this fanfic, I've tried to make sense of everything on my own haha. I've read a few theories before and I'm not sure which theory to follow... so I think, I'll just say que sera sera. This is also one of the main reasons why I often update late, it's because I don't know what kind of plot twist should I put, or who Vegas will work with closely to defeat Korn.

And also, I wanna ask you guys–my goal in this one is to not romanticize abuse as much as I can. In this story, was I able to draw a clear line between love and abuse? This is why I always show that Vegas takes accountability of his actions, he's ashamed of what he did and he shows up every chance he gets to earn Pete. This is also the reason why I gave them some heart breaks first before the reunion and also the reason why I had Porsche say this on chapter 11: "The good things he showed you will never justify all the bad but was it enough for you to forgive him? Is it enough to give him a chance?" I wanted to confront the abuse while showing transformation. It was such a hard thing to do, especially as this is something we're all against.)

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Vegas smiles while staring at Pete who's snuggling his pillow, the only thing that covers him was Vegas' shirt from last night. He looks so cute.

Vegas is a perfectionist, he needs everything organized and spotless... but right now, looking at Pete's disheveled hair, the reddish purple hickey sitting prettily just below his collarbone, he thinks otherwise.

Pete is the most beautiful mess his eyes ever laid upon.

"So beautiful..." He bent down and nuzzled on his baby's cheek, taking in his scent before placing a kiss.

The downside though is that he has to leave soon, he just got summoned to the main house because Second Brother called for an emergency meeting.

He once again bent down to place a farewell kiss before he leaves–

Pete awakened from something brushing against his cheek, causing a sudden ticklish feeling in his gut. He opened his eyes to see Vegas' face so close to him.

"M-Mhh!" He immediately sat up and covered his mouth, wanting to shout in surprise but still worrying about his morning breath.

He eyed him from head to toe and frowned. "Wh-Where are you going?!" He demanded, still covering his mouth.

"I got a call from the main house and I'm needed in the meeti—"

"Then why didn't you wake me up?!" Pete jolts up from the bed. "You're going alone?"

"My, my. Look at this wife of mine." Vegas swept away his fringe and smirked. "Why do you look so cute even when you're upset?"

"It's just the way I am." He stood up from the bed. "I can get ready in 20–no, make it 10 minutes."

"But Pete, you're still sore from–"

"Y-Yah! This idiot." Pete rolled his eyes and started going around, browsing for clothes to wear while Vegas watched him with amusement.