The Secret

Chapter 15

The meal went well. Team noticed that Win's family didn't have the rule of 'don't talk when your mouth is full.' for everyone wanted to speak. Chet complaining about not getting the leg part of the chicken for Win immediately took it and put it on Team's plate despite the latter's adamant refusal. Kiet arguing about washing the dishes with Mint saying house chores should be done by girls.

"Girls aren't house helpers and house chores aren't gender specific, therefore, I conclude that you shut up! " Mint wittingly countered at once.

Team's mouth twitched up, he was amused at the strong personality and how vocal she was at her opinion. She wasn't the timid type and hold back her opinion. Team could see the trouble she was going to give her future boyfriend, that is, if there's someone who have the guts to woo her. Team whipped his head slowly to Win on his side as he was about to say something when he noticed the latter was already staring at him intently with a subtle hint of anger.

Team furrowed his brows at him, "What? " he mouthed.

"Don't mind them, just eat." Win spoke to his side as he put more dishes on Team's plate, mood still dark, his brows up when he saw his plate almost forming a mountain of food of different kinds yet Win didn't stop bestowing some more. Team pulled his plate away to put a stop to it.

 "I like your sister, " Team amused, uttered nonchalantly and unaware at the storm brewing on his side as he drew his gaze back to Mint.

"Sorry, P. You're not my type. Besides, I'm still young. " Mint complained as she chew her food but still able to speak audibly.

Team even more amused thought of of goading her. "Are you dumping me already? I'm heartbroken." he put his fist over his chest to complete the act.

"Don't worry, P'.. you'll get over me eventually." Mint casually replied, not giving a care as she shrugged and continued on eating.

"P'Team will really get over you quickly especially if he finds out how loud you snore.." Kiet butted in.

"And her foot smell.. " Chet added to annoy their sister.

"That's not true, P'Team! Don't believe them. "

Team chuckled and went along at taunting her. "Eww, that's a turn off."

"P'Team, no~" she was shut down by Win putting a chicken piece on her mouth as he inserted his chair between Team and Mint. When the space wasn't enough, he eyed Team to move further which he did despite the doubt on his mind.

"Just eat. "

The table went quiet for a moment before his father spoke. Awkward.

"Where do you want to sleep? " Win asked as they were standing beside the bed in his room.

Team looked at the bed, sleeping on the bed together wasn't likely for it was a single bed and having them both squeeze on it means sharing personal space which Team didn't like. However, he didn't want to feel entitled to say he wanted the bed so he should say the floor and hoping against hope Win would show him mercy as his guest and offer the bed instead.

"The floor. "

To Team's disappointment, Win answered. "Okay. "

It took Team a lot of strength not to strangle Win on his insensitivity. However, since his pride was important for him, he didn't argue anymore. Win strode towards a huge wooden dresser in the corner and took out what it looks like a thick futon and a blanket. He propped it next to the bed and put a pillow in it.

"Is this fine? " he looked up at Team.

"Can I have more pillows? " Team asked laced with humor cause he didn't really want to impose but he usually have at least 4 pillows whenever he sleeps. He put one under his head, one under his feet and the rest are on either side for him to hug in the middle of the night. He felt empty and uncomfortable having less of it. He expected Win to tease him but got none.

"How many more? "

"Two? " Team's gaze averted towards his bed and saw only one on it. He suddenly felt guilty for requesting more, if he took it then Win won't have anything. "Know what, never mind.. it's fine. "

Win thought for a while before leaving him in the room, he heard the room next door opened. Win came back with two pillows in his hand and an annoyed voice of Mint trailing him.

"P'Win that's mine.."

Win banged the door closed on her face and locked it in a hurry as she tried to enter. Team smiled at his childishness.

"Avoid her tomorrow, no matter what. " Win said as he handed Team them in his hand after he changed the pillowcase.

"Is she going to kill me? " Team asked with a smile.

"That's likely."

They both chuckled as Mint retreated back to her room.

"Let's play truth or dare. " Team broke the silence as they were both lying on their respective beds, staring at the ceiling and based on Win's movements, sleep was nowhere near him too. The room was dark, only the light from the street lamp outside was illuminating the room.

"Do you badly want to get to know me? " Win teased, "Just don't dare me to kiss you cause that's not happening. I'm not easy. "

Team irked at how long was his response and full of nonsense as usual. Ignoring what he was trying to imply. "Do you want to play or not? "

"Want."

Team smirked though the latter couldn't see it. "We ask questions, if you don't want to answer you can do the dare. It shouldn't require us to go out of the room okay? "

"Hmm. "

"You start. " Team still testing the waters, he wanted Win to ask first.

"Do you like Mint? " Win instantly asked as if the question was always on the tip of his tongue waiting to be uttered.

"Yes, " Team heard movements from the bed, he saw Win's silhouette facing him from above.

"Romantically? " the slight sourness in his voice was faintly heard.

"Is that your next question? I'm not answering."

Team heard Win sighed frustratingly and speak not. It made Team smile. He felt joy at annoying the latter. Yes, he likes Mint but as a sister or a friend. She's surely fun to hang out with.

"I don't like you for my sister."

Annoyed by what he heard, does he think he can't be a good boyfriend? "As if, I can be the best boyfriend your sister can ever have if ever. "

Win snorted, leaning back on his bed, ignoring him. "Your turn.."

"Did you really see me and Dean kissing? " Team didn't doubt it but he wanted to double check. It always bothered him.

"No, "

Team sat up in no time, eyeing the man on the bed though he really can't see his face clearly, he could see him looking calmly while staring up.

"Then how did you know? " Team followed up eagerly.

"Is that your next question? I'm not answering.. " there he goes again, Team thought Win smart mouth will be the death of him.

Nearing his boiling point, he whisper shouted. "Win! "

Win chuckled as if he was trying to vex him even more. Then, the silence enveloped the room.

"You did not kiss Dean. "

Team furrowed his brows as he was befuddled. He was certain he kissed Dean that night based if he were to base it on the swelling of his lips the next day. Win must be fooling around. He must be kidding him.

"It wasn't Dean..."

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I wanted to update before the month is over, I'm glad I made it.