For the Love of Chittaphon

Episode 8: Promise

September 22, 2019

"Chittaphon, Chittaphon wake up dear. Oh my, you're burning up," Winwin's mom said as she touched Ten's forehead looking concerned. Ten slowly opened his eyes becoming aware of his surroundings. He was still at Winwin's parent's home. He slowly sat up, forcing a smile. He didn't feel well. "Chittaphon, ahh there we are. I think you're running a fever dear, let me go get you some medicine. Si Cheng is with his father right now, but he will be back later okay?"

Ten nodded as he watched her leave. He realized he was shirtless a little too late. Nothing happened between them that night. Ten didn't want to disrespect Winwin's family home, and he was tired after talking to everyone. Answering questions really drained the mind. The fever was something else. Perhaps the lingering effects of influenza. Winwin had comforted him throughout the night, kissing him softly on his neck and holding him. He was content, but at some point during that time the fever developed. Winwin's mom returned with a glass of water and some medicine.

"Here dear, take this," she said, handing him the water and pills. "I made some breakfast if you want to get dressed and come downstairs."

She turned to leave, but something stopped her. Slowly she turned back around and sat on the edge of the bed.

"Si Cheng speaks so highly of you. I was concerned that he would never find someone to make him happy. Every year for the family dinner he would be so out of it, so depressed. This is the first year in a very long time that he smiled and held conversations with everyone. I suppose I owe that to you. I must be honest. Even though I don't understand it, I won't force my son to love someone he doesn't love. It is clear that he loves you and it is clear that you are good for him." She took Ten's hand in her own, a tear falling from her eyes. "Promise me that you will watch over him for me. I know he is so very busy, but can you do that for me? Can you make sure he is well?"

Ten was caught off guard by the sudden request. He didn't know what to say. His mind was processing what she said and his smile made her smile.

"Of course I will," Ten said, reassuring her. She squeezed his hand and stood up, wiping the tears from her eyes.

"Thank you. Oh and apparently you managed to impress my husband. He likes you which is rare for him. You should've seen his reaction to Si Cheng's sister when she brought her boyfriend to meet us. The guy was shaking in his boots. Ahh, the look on his face. He was absolutely mortified." She paused and looked at Ten. "But he seems to like you, even told Si Cheng to treat you right."

She moved to the door and left without another word. To make such an impression on Winwin's family was beyond what he could have hoped for. He was scared that Winwin's father would reject him, that he would be the cause of an argument, but he was so happy that they actually accepted him. Smiling, he downed the water and the pill and looked out of the nearby window. This was like a dream.

As he was getting dressed, he heard footsteps coming up the stairs. Winwin appeared in the doorway, a look of concern plastered on his face.

"Mom told me you were running a fever. Do you need anything?" he said, moving over to him checking his forehead and looking into his eyes.

"I'm okay. Your mom gave me a pill and some water. I feel better," Ten said

"Yea your forehead isn't hot like she claimed. It is still warm though. You wanna come down for breakfast? I just need to take a quick shower. You wanna join me?"

Ten blushed and slapped Winwin's arm.

"Winwin, are you trying to get me killed?"

"Relax, we're not going to do anything."

"That's what you say until we're actually in there, then you're gonna try it."

"Please."

Ten couldn't help the fact that whenever Winwin acted cutely, he usually got his way. This was another example. Ten sighed and nodded standing up as Winwin pulled him towards the bathroom. Ten hoped and prayed that his parents didn't find out. He could only imagine the image they would have of him taking a shower with their son. Winwin slowly pulled off his shirt, looking into his eyes as he playfully licked his lips. Ten put a finger to his lover's lips and shook his head. Pouting, Winwin took his shirt off and his pants without care. When Ten turned around to look at him he was already naked. The hot water cascaded down Winwin's toned body. Ten's mind was racing. He was trying so hard not to misbehave while at his lover's parent's home, but Winwin was not making it easy. The way he ran his hand over his chest, down his abs, and playfully stopping at his happy trail just to run his hand through his hair while looking at Ten only made things worse.

Ten slipped into the shower, feeling Winwin's hands pull him in front so that his back was touching his chest. Winwin softly kissed Ten's neck causing him to lean back into it. He moaned the word "stop" but Winwin's hands felt too good to stop. Before he realized it, Winwin had slipped into him, causing him to moan and slap his hand against the shower wall. It felt so wrong, but it also felt very good. So good that he wanted Winwin to keep going, to take everything he wanted right there in the shower. Suddenly, a knock came at the door and Ten gasped as he turned to Winwin.

"Yea?" Winwin bellowed out from the shower.

"Little brother your driver is here."

"Thanks, sis."

"No problem, and tell Ten to quiet down a bit."

Ten's eyes widened in horror and his face turned brick red as he quickly finished showering while Winwin laughed.

"It's not funny," Ten said, giving Winwin the glare.

"Babe, it's okay, my sister is messing with you. Calm down," Winwin said, rubbing Ten's shoulders. He could tell Ten was beyond embarrassed at this point and he just wanted to comfort him. "I'm sorry okay? Let's get cleaned and get dressed. It's a long drive back."

After pleasantries were exchanged, Ten smiled warmly and entered the back of the car. Winwin's arms were filled with goody bags his mom had made for them. He thanked them, and expressed his love before putting the gifts in the back of the car. Sliding into the backseat, Ten waited until the driver pulled off before relaxing. Winwin pulled him close, noticing how tense he had become.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm just tired," Ten said looking into Winwin's eyes.

He knew Ten was still shaken by his sister teasing him. Hopefully he could provide some sort of comfort to him.

"Get some rest, I'll let you know when we get back." Ten leaned into Winwin, closing his eyes. He felt comfort whenever he was near him. He hoped this would last. It scared him to think of it ending.