Kiss Me (TaeTee)

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did.

Tee peeked at his P'Tae, whom was looking down at his phone with a big frown and creased forehead. Ever since Tae had opened his phone, he became quiet and only responded with low yet soft grunts whenever the other asked or said something. He tried asking what was wrong for two times now, but he only got dismissed.

The pale boy's concern went further when the other's expression changed from frustration to sadness and disappointment. Tee closed his book, placed his palms over it, before resting his chin on top of his overlapped palms. He peeked up at Tae and pouted. There's nothing wrong with trying to ask again, so he did just that. "P'Tae khrub, please tell me what's wrong na. Nong is worried about you," He pleaded, his voice thick with comfort and concern.

Tae glanced at Tee for a moment before sighing and resting his head on his arms. He handed Tee his phone and placed his hand on the back of his exposed head.

Tee blinked before taking the phone. He looked at Tae for a second before turning his attention to the other's phone. He saw that it was Tae's grading sheet and he immediately got the message. He locked the phone and placed it on top of his book before standing up and walking at the back of Tae's chair. He leaned down, wrapped his arms on the older's waist, and rested his chin on his back. "Is Phi sad because of the grades Phi got for this semester?," He asked in the sweet voice that he rarely used.

The older only nodded lightly and reached down to put his palm on top of Tee's that were wrapped tightly on his waist.

"Phi doesn't need to be sad about his grades. Nong knows that Phi did his best and that, no matter what happens, Phi will always be the best that he can be despite the grades he got this semester," Tee said and kissed the side of Tae's neck. "Nong was, is, and will always be proud of Phi no matter what happens."

It took awhile of whispering more comforting words before Tae gently sat up, making Tee stand up as well. Tae looked at Tee and smiled gently before grabbing the other's waist and guiding him to sit down on his lap. Tee complied and sat on Tae's lap with his legs on either sides of the other's waist so they were facing each other.

"You're not disappointed at Phi?," Tae asked as he rubbed circles on the youngers hips.

Tee planted his hands on the older's thighs and squeezed them gently. "Nong knows that Phi did his best, that alone is enough to make Nong proud."

Tae smiled gently before his expression turned sad again. "But how will I give you a great future if I'm this stupid?," He asked and tugged the other closer to him so that he could hug him. He buried his face on Tee's neck and hugged him tighter.

Tee smiled to himself before humming. He waited for awhile before pushing Tae's chest gently. When they were face to face again, he took the older's hand in his and squeezed them tightly. "Phi's grades doesn't define his excellence and intelligence. Phi is smart, hardworking, and very intelligent. Plus, Nong thinks Phi forgot that he isn't the only person in this relationship," Tee's last words made Tae tilt his head to the side in confusion. This made the younger laugh before smiling brightly. "Phi has Nong too khrub. Nong can also help in securing his and Phi's future," Tee said and smiled softly at the other.

Tae tugged back his right hand, placed it over Tee's left cheek, and caressed the smooth pale skin with his thumb. "What did I do to deserve you?," He asked and stared at the other in the eye intensely yet softly.

Tee smiled warmly again and enveloped Tae's slightly larger hands in his palms. "Everything," He simply replied and shaked their hands lightly. "I love you na, P'Tae"

The older boy felt his heart swell with pure happiness and delight. Tee was too good to him and he really didn't know what kind of man he was on his past life for him to deserve an angel like the younger. He really wanted to kiss the younger right now, so that's exactly what he did.

Tae slowly guided the other's face towards him and stopped only when they were an inch apart. "Phi loves N'Tee na," he whispered to a dazed Tee before planting his lips on top of the other's waiting ones.

Tae could taste emotions. He tasted trust, contentment, pride, faithfulness, appreciation, and, of course, love. In that kiss, Tee made Tae feel and see their future like it wasn't beyond their reach. He savored the taste of trust and faith that the younger gave him completely and without hesitation; the pride in the other's heart that will always be there no matter what happens; the contentment with everything that Tae can only give; the appreciation for everything that Tae did for and offered him; and the love that was and will always be there forever.

They kissed for as long as they can and when they pulled apart, they really didn't. They were still in each other's space, breathing in the other's scent and never moving further.

Tae pecked at Tee's lips again before hugging the younger closer to him. And, despite just saying it a few moments ago, he said it again. "I love you," He repeated for the nth time that day.

The younger chuckled breathily and chose to rest his head on the crook of Tae's neck instead of replying; letting the beat of his heart voice out his reply for him.

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