The promise

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*At the Football field *

The weather was exhaustingly hot ,the sun was more cruel than Simon Cowell on the first season of American Idol and need anyone mention the heat that was a slow roast that could cause anyone to break a sweat from just simply batting an eye lid . That could be partly the reason why Tinn stood there with his eyes fixed in a stone cold gaze that was the polar opposite of the current surrounding temperature. He had arrived there at the strike of dawn to stand watch over what seem like a very normal Football training of the boys in uniform jerseys as though he was a private Detective spying on a cheating spouse . But the observation can not be more far off as he stood there almost like this ice sculpture willing everyone to know of his existence as his eye glued on one individual . His Can. Yes that possessive pronoun could not be more adequate to label his boyfriend who was not sadly on a one sided Cold War situation with him after what he would call a minor oversight. Yes he had called on the paparazzi to catch him in a compromising position with Can . Yes he had orchestrated this whole scenario with the intention of solidifying his standing in Can's life. But who could blame him for doing something less than glamorous with that fruit fly of a pest , Nic, hoving over his dear Can. But the whole master plan had just about blew up in his face and propelled Can into the awaiting arms of Nic and his poor excuse to get close to Can, the Football camp , a 3 days 2 night or should he say nightmare of a time .

* Beep*

The sound of the whistle cut through the still humid air of the Football field and as though imaginary strings that held the puppets up were cut, the half baked Football players fell with a thud on the field as though giving way to gravity . The seniors despite being exhausted had to be great role models for their juniors willed themselves up and went about escorting the juniors off the field and herded them into the sheltered areas for their water break . Nic leaped up unaffected by the gruelling practice which he had designed and as though rejuvenated by a new found purpose walked instinctively towards one individual . He extended his well bronzed arms that looked like it belonged as in a museum exhibit of Greek god statues towards Can who was half dehydrated and half nonchalant to how it would look in the eyes of his boyfriend who was watching like a hawk in the near vicinity. And as the younger boy took the hand and leapt up a little too quickly he lost his balance and his whole body pressed against Nic who for the first time in his life chuckled like a kid and gazed into the eyes of a deer who was caught in the headlights. Can quickly stumbled backwards in fright as he tried to recompose himself and allowing Nic to hide the flush that was raising from the close contact . He cleared his throat and quickly mumbled

" This heat is really making it unbearable , you sure you can keep up .. I mean with you leg just healing and all. "

Can snorted a reply that would have been longer if not for the fact that they were sudden cut off by a deafening sound that came from the gates. The both of them craned their neck towards the General direction of the sound and it looked the a blur , this raging entity that was storming his way towards the two . Before either of them could say a word the entity , Tinn , winded his hands back in preparation to land a full on punch on Nic . Can quickly came to his senses and shoved Tinn back from Nic and before he could say anything the security guard appeared as though someone had anticipated this happening and pulled Tinn away .

" Get your filthy hands off me , do you know who I am !" Tinn blasted at the security guard who was oddly unfazed by this declaration. Can was very aware of this persona of Tinn , the young master who could throw the biggest tantrum and get away with it persona, and to say the truth he was kind of tired of having to deal with the idea that his boyfriend deceived him . He was accepting of Tinn's manipulative behaviour at most times but with what had happened recently, he felt used and it sickened him to the core . And he was not ready to forgive Tinn just yet . Can shook his head in frustration and shoved his way out of the scene towards the changing rooms . He needed to clear his head .

" Tinn listen here . He is an employee of the school under my recommendation. Yes there have been a few changes in the deployment of man power in this school . Which I will have you know my grandfather's company have a Long and good understanding with the board of trusties . Let's not make a scene here shall we. But it is a private training and you are the one who is not given the administrative rights to be here . So leave. "

Tinn glared at Nic and all but mustered up enough retain to say it through grinding teeth , " Do not think for one second that I have no clue as to what you are trying to do here . I am going to be here watching you like a hawk and you better keep your filthy hands off my boyfriend you hear me , cause I don't listen to anybody and I jolly well am not going to start with you ."

What those words, he followed in the footsteps of Can and walked towards the changing rooms .

* In the cubicles *

Can was just about to grab the towel from his locker when he felt himself being dragged towards the showers and his back slammed against the cold marble slabs. As his face came face to face with his boyfriend who looked absolutely mental at this point in time. Tinn let out a deafening growl and punched his bare fist into the marble tiles that Can's back rested on, barely missing the latter's face. And with that out burst he collapsed into loud heaving sobs onto Can's shoulders. Can could feel a slightly warm sensation spreading from his shoulders and as he turned to look , all he could see was blood gushing out from Tinn's fist which was still rammed into the now slightly cracked marble tiles .

" I am sorry .. don't .. ignore me .. don't "

Can in the most solemn of manner grabbed the towel that he was in his hand and bandaged up his boyfriend's hand and all the while he was silent. He did not say a word as he sat Tinn down beside him and their dead radio silence as he dressed Tinn's wound . He finally spoke as threw away the bloody towel and looked into Tinn's tear filled eyes and said " I want you to trust me , can you do that ?" And Tinn nodded his head violently in a bid to retain that care coming form Can . Can shook his head and continued , " No Tinn listen to me , I want you to really trust that we will be fine without you manipulating things behind my back . Can you promise me that ."

" Yes I will . I promise " Tinn said as he drew Can into his embrace .

" I am still angry at you you know " Can said as he gently wiggles out of Tinn's embrace . " And this little spectacle of yours is not going to change the fact that I am going to bench you for the duration of this camp . Your task will be to show me that you can trust me enough to let me stay through this camp without you ramming in here at the drop of a pin. Can you do that ?"

" What!? No way .. that idiot .. what .. ok ok ... Yes I promise " Tinn said in the most disgruntled manner .

" So go to the clinic get this cleaned ip and send me a picture of proof ok?" Can coaxed Tinn lovingly out of the changing room . But he knew this was going to be a test not just for Tinn but for himself too .

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Hi people a new update as promised . Thank you for being patient . Will do the Housekeeping ASAP. Same protocol, comment and vote if you fancy please

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