Theory of Friendship that goes deeper than Love

Save and Safe

"I love him. I fucking love him." Off caught himself thinking very often recently. Every time Gun did something funny or cute, just being his usual cheerful and goofy self, he thought how much he loves this little monkey. Whenever the younger boy blushed getting embarrassed and complained that Off is looking at him with hearts in his eyes, he thought how much he cares about his shy mouse. Every time Off watched him on filming set act, he was so talented and cool. Off's heart swelled with pride and amazement. He felt so special being the only one Gun wanted a hug for encouragement from. Sometimes he felt like he could be put in one room with Gun for all eternity and the outside world could disappear and he would not care one bit, because the only thing that mattered would be the fact that they're together. They felt like that for a long time already, but after admitting to one another how much they care for each other, it was so much better. His sister was right indeed.
The truth was that their working schedule was the time they were trying to be the most friendly to each other and it felt like being so unnecessarily reserved. Sometimes they forgot and held hands or hugged and giggled when they remembered it's too much. They were making longing eyes at each other then, or whispering something like "Let's cuddle all night today, hm?" or "Papii, I wanna kiss so bad. Let's sneak out for a bit, the day is dragging like crazy." Being occupied with work and friends helped taking their minds off the fact, that they have to watch their every move, but sitting next to each other and not being allowed to melt their bodies together was really annoying. However, Gun could find positives in every situation. "After a whole day at work when we have to keep each other at a hand's distance, I miss Papii. It's good, because the distance makes the heart grow fonder, or so they say." he once said grinning and climbing on Off's back, so he could be carried up to the older boy's apartment. Off agreed. Missing each other was good, especially when you knew it's not gonna last long.

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- Your Papii is no fun. - Tay huffed disappointed, plopping on the office sofa next to Gun and Godji.
- Are you sure you're talking about my Papii? - the boy giggled - Because the Papii I know is the most fun person ever.
- Oiii! Talking about his boyfriend like that. So cuuute! - Godji squealed joyfully and Gun only grinned at her.
- No, he is fun in general, but recently he doesn't want to hang out with our gang that often. - Tay explained.
- That's obvious. - Godji said - He is busy hanging out with little Gun here. You can't blame him for that.
- No, no. I wouldn't take their sweet time away, but even when he is free, he says that he won't go on a trip or wherever with us, because apparently he is saving money.
- He mentioned something about saving, yeah. - Gun confirmed.
- It's good to limit your expenses, but recently he seems to be obsessed with it. What does he need all the money for anyway? - Tay wondered.
- Maybe he wants a new car or something. - Godji said.
- I asked him the same and he said he doesn't need a new one and didn't want to tell anything more. - Tay answered and stared at Gun.
- What? Why are you both looking at me? - Gun said feeling cornered.
- You must know something. If he won't tell Tay, he surely told you! - Godji pointed at the younger boy with her finger.
- I don't know! He didn't tell me either. - Gun protested.
- Is it possible that his family is in some financial troubles and that's why he doesn't want to talk about it? - Tay worried.
- They're not having any problems as far as I know. - Gun said.
- Hmm... What is it then?
- Or it's your fault! You probably asked for something expensive and we all know he can't say "no" to you. - Godji scolded Gun.
- I didn't! I swear. - the boy defended himself desperately and all three of them laughed, because in theory it really was the most probable option.
- Or maybe he got himself a new girlfriend? - Godji whispered suspiciously smirking.
- I'm pretty sure that's not the case. - Tay answered glancing at Gun.
- I'm very sure that's not the case. - Gun added scoffing.
- How can you be so sure? - she frowned.
- I just am. - Gun waved her suspicion off - Drop the topic already. Papii will tell us if he wants.