The Price Of Obsession (Complete)

Nightmares and More Dates

It was friday and Techno was having his last session before leaving with Champ for the weekend.

"Will these nightmares ever go away"
he asked his therapist

" Sometimes, sometimes they never do but you need coping techniques. We need to get you better ways to cope, shutting yourself down never fixes anything" she replied to him.

"Also, how is the sleeping arrangement"?

" It's fine, we have been sleeping in the same bed for two nights. Once I take my pills am out, so its not affecting me as I thought it would".

"Techno, you should not have to drug yourself to sleep next to the one you love" said the doctor with a frown

Techno gave a half smile, smiling again  has because easier after the trip to Pattaya.

"Am a little better doc, but I sleep better when I take the sleeping pills".

"Some days my nightmares consume my nights and bleed into my days. In the beginning I sat in my pajamas all day, didn't eat. I even went a week without showing, that's when Type and Champ took me outside by force and sprayed me down with a water hose  That was not fun" said Techno

"Am doing better, and think I will we ready to discuss that book when I get back".

"Ok, Techno but I want you to do something different this time. And I am also lowering your dosage of your sleeping pills. What I want you to do is, think about your future. Not Just near term, let's say two years, even five years from now and I want you to tell me what you see when you return".

"Ok doc I can do that, enjoy your trip, I will see you in a week" said Techno

As Techno stood up and walked out the door, the therapist gave his retreating back a worried look. She had read his notebook and could not help but cry over his words, how could someone carry that much pain on their shoulders?

She also knew he needed closure with his brother before he can truly move on. Because while he was devastated about what happened between him and Kla his main source of pain was his brother's betrayal.

Techno walked out of the office thinking about the week that had just went by and could not help smile a little. As he walked towards Champ his mind drifted back to the events they had done in the past week.

Next date Champ took him to a cooking class, because Techno would burn water when he was cooking.

They made Jamaican Jerk chicken on that date, Champ got a little heavy handed on the peppers and made it so spicy that it burned going in and coming out.

Another date was a painting class, pottery class, and cake making class.

"Hey Techno, you read for some fun" stated Champ

" Oh yeah, am ready bring it on" replied  Techno

After discussing the issue, and the pro's and con's of it all they decided to have a couples dinner out followed by karaoke. After all most of their friend didn't know Techno was still around.

They decided to tell a half truth to cover Techno because he was suppose to be still at the temple. The back story was he got really sick and came back early.

His no drinking and changes to his personality they reasoned will cover his actions that night. Tharn and Type was also aware of this before hand.

It was early afternoon so both guys decided to have a nap since it was going to be a long night.

" Do you think you will be able to sleep?" asked Champ

"I don't know, but am tired so am willing to try without the sleeping pills "  replied Techno

They both got changed and climbed into bed, for Techno this was the first time trying to sleep with Champ without medication.

Champ fell asleep first, usually it was Techno. So No stared at him while he was sleeping, then the snoring began.

Techno was laughing under his breath, he never knew Champ snored. He was also happy it was not the loud train snoring but more like a loud inhaler/exhale.

Starting at Champ he also fell into sleep  without trying. It was almost like old times but the dreams started not long after, it was like watching a movie in high definition.

It was the same dream, him standing on a stage with his hands tied and his brother holding the rope. Selling him to the highest bidder who was Kla.

As he was pulled away, he kept looking  back as his brother counted his money.
He would scream, why? Over and Over.

"Techno, wake up your dreaming and screaming in your sleep" yelled Champ

Techno woke, to hear the echo of his screams fading in the bedroom. He looked at Champ and seeing the love plus compassion on that beloved face made the waterworks start.

Champ reached across and hugged Techno in a gentle loose embrace, but to his surprise No grabbed him and held on tight while crying.

After the tears had stopped, he was left feeling emotionally overwhelmed. And asked in a soft tone.

"Will these nightmares ever stop"?

"Techno you know the therapist said  sometimes it does not go away. We just have to deal with it, get you some positive ways to deal with it".

"Baby don't get mad at me, but I think until you settle thing with your brother. You won't be able to move on".

" I know but am not ready yet, I need the anger to fade a little more first. Or my parent will only have one child"

"Do you want to cancel tonight"?

"No" replied Techno

He paused for a few seconds before continuing.

"I want to see Tharn, Type, Ae, Pete, Good, Can and even uptight Tin. This promises to be a great night and also I am dying to hear Good sing".

"Good will be singing"? Asked Champ

"Thank goodness your driving, am going to need gallons of alcohol to make me survive tonight". Stated Champ in a painful tone.

Suddenly Techno busted out laughing, he laughed so hard he rolled off the bed and still kept laughing cause Good's singing was, just that funny.

Champ leaned over the bed and watch his boyfriend laughing like a two year old during a peek a boo session with a big smile on his face.