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Chapter 09 - It Hurts

As soon as he woke up, Newwiee immediately stood up and prepared breakfast for two. They both decided to spend as much time as possible together. This may sound weird for others but even Tay agreed. He's also the one who planned their activities today.

A simple meal for a special day. He's almost finished cooking when he heard his doorbell. He turned off the stove and excitedly opens the door. At this time of the day, Tay is the only person he's expecting to arrive.

"P'Tay." Welcoming his 'friend' with a smile as he opens the door.

"Someone looks excited today." Tay stated as he also smiled back and enters the room. He suddenly feels embarrassed that he can't look at him in the eyes. "Hey! I'm excited too."

New felt relieved knowing that even Tay is excited for the day.

"I'm almost done with our breakfast." He said and gets back to his kitchen to serve the food.

He can feel Tay's gaze following him that made him feel uncomfortable. He lay down the plates in front of him. But Tay is still staring at him. He gave him a questioning look and tilting his head.

"Let's just stay here." Tay said intensely looking at him.

"But there's nothing to do here." He reasoned out and Tay's stare is making him weak. Gladly, he can now take a seat opposite to him. "Let's eat."

New personally put food on Tay's plate to not talk of postponing their activity. He wanted to make more memories together before he leaves. Although he promised him to come back when he's not busy.

What were his words again? 'I'll come when you need me. I'll make time when you needed someone to talk to. I'll always be here for you.'

He secretly laughed remembering Tay's words. He really loves this guy. Who's very much enjoy eating his breakfast. If only he can tell him that. But that's only something that he and God know. He doesn't have the confidence to confess that may jeopardize their friendship.

"Ah! I almost forgot." Tay stood up and leaves the room.

As confused as he can get, he just stared at the close door where Tay went out. What's so important right now that he even leave the table? That's so rude! He continues eating with a sour face. And he knows he's pouting, sulking on Tay's sudden action.

New's spoon stops midway when his door is once again opened as Tay re-enter the room. He's holding a folded paper. His question got answered when Tay says while holding it up.

"List of activities." He went back to his seat and continued eating.

New reached out for the paper but Tay is quicker for him not to lay his hands on it. He frowned and pressed his lips together. Glaring at Tay to give the paper. But Tay only shakes his head declining. For safe keep, Tay put it in his back pocket for him not to make an attempt.

"I should at least know what we're gonna do today, right?" New soften his emotions as innocent and child-like as possible.

"This is a surprise." Shaking his head and tapping his back pocket.

New groaned by the fact that he has no idea what will happen today. That he needs to follow Tay and guide him. He got excited upon realizing how Tay puts some effort for Tay. He gave up to continue eating.

New takes a bath when Tay volunteered to wash the dishes. He protests at first but Tay insisted to do so. He already prepared what to wear last night before his mountain of clothes. He gets to bring it all out to see what to wear. Something like comfortable to wear but at the same time a little bit of fashionable style. When was the last time he gets to buy new clothes? He doesn't know. A very long time for sure.