Housemates

FIVE

It was late and near closing time of the gym. Only couple of people still worked on machines. All the instructors must have left for the day. Tee thought for a minute before pushing the double door open silently.

Tee walked into the inner part of the gym where P’Tae normally did his paper work. Gym members are not supposed to enter here. But for some reason he knew P’Tae wouldn’t terribly mind if he comes here.

P’Tae was hunched over his table, checking some books. He didn’t know what to tell P’Tae. He’s so new to this, he had no clue how to flirt with a man. He’d been bluffing to his nongs all this time. He had no idea how it goes with a man.

Shit I should have done some research, before coming here like a buffoon. He was thinking about retreating silently when P’Tae suddenly looked up from his books. His face lit up seeing Tee standing at the door of his private office.

“Tee?” He smiled standing up. “I thought you already left with your nongs.” He came up to Tee.

Tae looked down at the alluring man standing in his doorway. Tee looked a little lost and maybe scared? Tae stood few steps away from him, afraid to scare him maybe, or afraid he would touch Tee if he moved any closer.

“Err… Bas and Copter went to the Café.” Tee said taking a step closer. Tae took in a breath. The man looked so fresh after the shower he just had.

“Do you think I need to cut down on my food?” Tee touched his throat. “My friends are teasing that I have a double chin.” He tilted his head up.

Tea gazed at Tee's neck, white and clear like milk without even a slightest blemish to be seen. He lifted his hand to brush his finger tips across the warm skin of his neck. Tee’s wet hair plastered to his neck and around his face. He smelled of honey. Maybe it’s his shower jell or shampoo, and Tae is already addicted to it.

“You’re in good shape.” Tae said, his hand still touching Tee’s neck.

Tee’s heart is beating faster. Oh my God! Oh my God! P’Tae is touching me. Tee’s mind started chanting. This is not I what I bargained to do. He thought frantically.

With a humongous effort he managed to rein his thoughts. He looked up and offered  P’Tae a charming smile.

“So I can eat anything I want?” he tilted his head. Tae laughed looking at the cheerful man with dancing eyes.

“Cutting down on carb will help.” Take said dropping his hand down to his side.

He knows Tee wants something. He gets this familiar vibe from him. Usually Tae didn’t let pass such an opportunity. But there’s something stopping him. He needs to know for sure what Tee wants before proceeding further.

“Are you free tonight?” he asked casually. He watched Tee's face carefully. Tee was biting his lips, contemplating.

“I don’t have anything important. I just finished my internship. So I’m kinda between jobs?” He peaked up at Tae.

“Great.” Tae pushed his hands down his track pants pocket. “Shall we grab a beer? There’s a nice pub down by the corner and I want to catch the recaps of last night’s soccer game.” Tae shifted in his feet looking down at Tee.

Tee’s face brightened.

“Red Sox vs Blue diamonds?” Tee cried in enthusiasm. Tae nodded. “What an intense game P’Tae. Let’s do it. I’m glad I met someone who actually enjoys sports. My nog’s are so shit at it.” He’s jumping from foot to foot. Tae laughed softly.

“Give me ten minutes.” Tae said, going inside his private quarters, patting Tee's shoulder. Tae just needed to call that nosy bastard Kimmon and asked to lock up after him.