Something Happened over Christmas [COMPLETED]

Part 18

'Buddha help me,' Dome said under his breath.

Joss had a shit-eating grin on his face. Wobbling while trying to stand up. Slurring while trying to say something Dome could never comprehend.

'Hey, Joss... what are you doing here...?' His heart felt as if being pricked by needles. He had seen his friend like this before. Once upon a time. When his girlfriend broke up with him on seventh grade.

'Djjoou mish me?'

'Okay, okay, steady—upmh!' Joss was heavy! Dome tried to steady the two of them, while unsuccessfully turning the lock with his key. 'Don't move too much...'

Joss's hands were touching Dome everywhere. 'I llyk yur badi.' He hiccuped and then he laughed.

'Stop that. Walk,' Dome ordered. 'No, no—to the unit—Joss!'

'I'm goin hommeee. Yo—you don't wwant me anywwayy...'

Dome sighed. 'What are you talking about? Come here. I'm not gonna let you leave in that state.'

'Yurnknot gonna leeave me pforever?'

Joss's face was suddenly inches away from Dome's and the strong smell of liquor was disorienting. 'Let's talk about it tomorrow,' said Dome. 'When you're not drunk—don't kiss me! Joss, I'm serious! Grrr!'

It took Dome more than 15 minutes to get Joss on the bed. He had to also sit to catch his breath. He didn't realize how difficult it was to move a drunk person. He was just glad that Joss slept  instantly because he didn't know if he could handle more of his drunken confessions.

So much for a quiet evening.

'What am I gonna do with you?'

Dome was about to stand up when his hand accidentally brushed Joss's shirt. It was wet. He wasn't sure if it was alcohol or water or sweat. After some thought, he tried to smell it, and it was mildly fragrant. Perfume?

Damn.

Even dead-ass drunk, Joss managed to look and smell desirable, with his plump, half-open lips and perfume-smelling sweat.

Dome sighed again. What should he do with his friend? He can't just leave him here like this, can he? Even though Joss looked like a bad boy, the reality is that he's caring and sweet. How many times had Dome been in trouble and Joss came to the rescue? He should do what's right and just think about the consequences later.

But first, he's gotta tell his boyfriend. As in right now. He might be a newbie when it comes to relationships, but he has watched tons of dramas already to know how stupid non-communication and secrecy are. He took his phone and searched for Pavel's number. His boyfriend answered right away.

'Babe, what's up?' said Pavel from the other line. 'Did you forget something? Are you okay?'

'Yeah, yeah. I'm fine—I... I need to tell you something, but please promise to remain calm.'

'Okay you're scaring me.'

'Are you driving? Can you park the car somewhere?'

Pavel chuckled. 'No, dummy. I'm on the highway. Tell me now, please.'

'Joss is here.'

'WHAT???'

'He's drunk and sleeping on my bed—!'

'Fucking bastard! I'm coming back!!!'

'No no no no no, babe, please... You don't have to.'

'I'm going to kill him!'

Dome squinted and moved the phone away from his ear. His boyfriend can be quite loud. 'Pavel. We just talked about TRUST, remember? Now I'm asking you to trust me. Joss is my friend and he needs my help. Tomorrow when he wakes up, I'll get the opportunity to clear things up. Please...? I need to do this...'

Silence.

Dome could hear his boyfriend's deep breaths.

'It's him I don't trust,' said Pavel.

'I know... but you know that I love you more than anything, right? I'm doing this for us...'

'Okay...'

'Okay, what?'

'He can sleep there. But you sleep on the couch.'

Dome smiled. 'Yes, sir.'

'Call me tomorrow.'

'Will do. Love you.' 😘

The call ended. Dome was stunned. 😰 And to be perfectly honest, he was hurt. 😢😢😢 Did Pavel think he wanted Joss here? He groaned. 'Why???' he asked the universe, and then set to work. He'll just have to deal with his husband tomorrow.

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Joss woke at around 4am, because he badly needed to pee. After relieving himself, he took an aspirin from Dome's medicine cabinet and stared at his reflection in the mirror. He looked like shit.

He then realized that he wasn't wearing any shirt, and that instead or jeans, he was wearing Dome's pyjama bottoms, which looked ridiculous on him because they didn't even reach his ankles. A smile formed on his lips. The thought of Dome taking care of him tickled his chest.

Taking off the pyjama and his underwear, he stepped under the hot shower to clear his mind and get rid of his headache. It would also be in his best interest to look and smell good in front of Dome, especially since he's going to snatch him away from that gangster boyfriend of his. It pains him to even think that Dome already has someone else. This is what he gets for waiting for the "right time."

His timing sucked. Big time. By the time he had the courage to admit his feelings, they were already too busy at work, so he decided to let things calm down first before making his move.

Some might think that he's already too late, but he's not someone who easily gives up. Especially now that he'll be paired with Dome next year. Grin.

Drying his hair with a towel, he walked back into the room naked. He opened Dome's underwear drawer and took out a pair of cotton boxer shorts. He then proceeded to look for the love of his life, which he found sound asleep on the couch.

Joss sat on the floor and stared at the man of his dreams. The glow of the yellow light from the balcony illuminating his handsome face. Joss removed all restraint in his body. He's way passed that now. Time for bold actions, otherwise he'll lose this man forever.

Fingers traced Dome's jaw.

A hand smoothened his hair.

And then Joss leaned in to steal a kiss.