[Tin x Can] If Only I Could Trust

Chapter 16: Part 1

I grew more and more suspicious of why Can was acting differently after a few days. He never took off his shirt. He didn't eat as much as he always did. He didn't say one word to me just smiled but never showing his teeth. He was always taking showers but not letting me join him. He never initiated sex with me even when it was very evident that he was horny.

His eyes, something about his eyes were so different to me but I couldn't pinpoint it.

Can was again taking another shower. I rolled over and looked at the time. 4:10 AM. Why the hell did he need to always be in the bathroom? Each time I took note of the fact he was taking his phone with him but I never heard him talking until...

'Yes, he's sleep.' I could barely make out the whispered tone of voice. 'I tried but I can't relax. Do we really have to do this stuff? It hurts you know!'

Who the fuck was he talking to in there?

'He's huge! I can't relax under these conditions...Ok I will. Fine... Fine, I'll do it but you will pay for my medical bills.'

I slid out of the bed, creeping my way towards the door but it opened quickly and Can ran out so fast that he collided with me and toppled us both to the floor. His eyes were shocked as he scrambled to get off my semi-naked body. I pulled his robe, accidentally opening the front but curiously I pulled it down to see how the bullet wound was looking but Can began to struggle. We were playing tug of war before my strength won out and I viewed it. 

Can healed quickly. It didn't look bad at all. It looked almost as if nothing happened minus a small raised scar where the bullet entered. I leaned forward and kissed it before he pulled away from me. Once he did so he ran and jumped in the bed and pretended he slept right away.

His phone had fallen out his robe and it had landed right next to me. I took it and entered the bathroom. I tried to open it but for once it had a lock on it. I stared hard as if it had three heads growing out of it. Why is it locked? I gripped it hard and I felt a twinge of jealousy. Was he cheating on me? These were all the signs right. Being secretive, not wanting to have sex or be intimate, late night phone calls, and locked fucking phones. Before I could stop myself I slammed open the door and stormed to where he was faking his sleep and ripped the cover violently off him.

'Unlock it now!' I yelled at his now scared face. He backed up to the headboard and hugged his knees. 'I heard you earlier talking so open the damn phone Can!' I threw it at his feet. With shaking hands he snatched it up and put in his code. Without warning I took it away and began scrolling through it. His last call was at 4:09 AM from Pond. I remembered him. He helped me when I had problems with Can. I immediately felt like a jerk and gave the phone back.

I didn't know what to say. Didn't I say sorry enough as is?

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In the morning I went back to my parents' home for a brief few moments to get some clothing. Besides, I needed a breather from the tension I created in the house. Once I was done packing I went to my mother's room. I noticed that there were guards hanging out in front of the room before hers, which I found odd. They wouldn't let me get close to the door and somewhat escorted me down the hall to her room. 

I tried to shake the thought of what they were hiding but it wasn't my business really. My father had gone to another business adventure in a different country so I hadn't seen him in a while but I did talk to him briefly. Now it was my mother's turn. When she didn't answer the door I was told that she was out for the rest of the day. They could have told me that before I walked over here. I gave them all a stone cold stare and a few of them shifted nervously. 

I was 'guided' to the door by a few brave ones. This never happened before. What were my parents hiding from me? Everyone was acting suspicious and it was driving me crazy. I kicked the front door hard before continuing on my way bag in hand. I don't see why I cared that it felt like they didn't want me here either.

I returned home with some food I picked up but Can was in the kitchen cooking. I nearly dropped the package from my hands. I've never seen him in the kitchen besides eating. Maybe he did know how to cook, he just never did for me before. I picked up my jaw off the floor and walked to the counter, placing the bag. Whatever it was it sort of smelled good. I peaked over to the pot hoping I could recognize something edible. It seemed alright.

He looked up at me and smiled. Maybe it was because we were married now that he acted like this. I pulled him into my arms for a quick kiss and then I noticed we weren't alone. I swear everytime I wanted to have sex something was in the way. I growled and pulled away when I saw the whole gang was here. I recognized everyone actually. It was all of Can's friends and I guess I could say some of mine.

'Oh smile.' Pete laughed as he walked up to me.

'Yea? I remember how mad you guys were when Can interrupted your sex time.' He blushed and shut his mouth.

'Still irritated he saw us naked?' Ae teased.

'No. I know there wasn't anything to see anyway. I'm sure your height is indicative of other things that are short too. Besides, Can and I are married now. I've seen everything. He's had multiple medical treatments after having sex. I'm tall so can't you see why?' If this midgets look could kill. I chuckled. Can snapped his eyes to mine in disagreement of the topic and the laugh died off in my throat.

'Congrats man. Everyone's seen us have sex apparently so it's not a big deal really. But I'm sure it was more entertaining than those two virgins Ae and Pete.' Came a voice from the sitting area. Everyone laughed and when I looked over I saw someone hugging on Can's friend Type. 

'I'd have you all know that I haven't been a virgin since close to the beginning of knowing Pete thanks very much!' The little troll yelled.

'Oh my God, Ae!' Pete's face was aflame. 

It continued on and on like this all night. It actually was a relief to me to see Can smiling, drinking, and laughing with his friends. He most likely needed it. It was getting late and Can had fallen asleep already on my shoulder. I laid him down on the couch while I saw everyone out. 

At the door Ae stopped me while he was holding up a drunk Pete.

'Is he really ok? He hasn't said a word to us. That's not Can in there, that's the shell of him.' I nodded in agreement.

'He only talks to Pond it seems.' I stated matter of factly.

'Pond?' Ae and Pete looked at each other confused.

'Yes. He called last night.' 

'He didn't tell me that they were close like that but it's weird. Usually he calls me but he hasn't since I got the text to come over to catch up today.'

'Me either.' Pete chimed in with a slurred voice before he started nibbling on Ae's ear. Disgusting.

'He'll come around. His memory is jumbled since he...died.'

'As much as I dislike you Tin, I feel bad for you. That's rough. If that happened to Pete I'd be crazy by now. Alright. I'm going to go. It's getting late. See ya.'

I guess Ae is an alright guy. I turned and looked at Can. Sighing heavily, I replayed his words. That's not Can in there, that's the shell of him. I would do anything to fix him. Even sell my soul.

A/N: Tin seems so done with the stress haha well there's going to be some relief from that soon. But briefly because the end of the chapter will be (mind blown)!

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