My Missing Piece (Theory of Love) (KhaiThird/OffGun)

Chapter 12

    There were many moments in Third's life where he wanted nothing more than to be able to disappear.  Right now happened to be one of those moments.  Third didn't know why, but the idea that the teacher would play everyone's film projects in front of the entire class never crossed his mind.  In Third's opinion, it was a bit unfair really.  Other groups had themes of friendship, comedy, joy, etcetera and their group had...love and romance.  Of course, Khai and Third didn't actually kiss when they filmed the video, but it sure as hell looked like they did. Third definitely wasn't keen on having the whole class see him not only act like a lovesick puppy, but having a whole kiss with Khai on display.  Khai made it very clear that he did not want the teacher to play their film as well, dramatically vocalizing that it was 'Against their rights' and 'It was not PG' affectively causing laughter throughout the classroom.  Khai was a bit uncomfortable with the idea of the class seeing them (fake) kiss on a big screen, but honestly he mostly spoke up when he noticed the discomfort Third was trying to conceal.  Unknowingly, Khai caused Third to feel even worse about the situation, jumping to the conclusion that Khai thought the mere idea of actually kissing Third repulsive and shameful.  Third was just not having a good day.

    The same couldn't be said about Mrs. Saetang, she was having a field day.  "What were you so embarrassed about?" The teacher asked as she clasped her hands together when their film ended, "That was absolutely beautiful.  The script, the acting...I can just...I'm so proud" She said as she dramatically wiped her tears.

    Third rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly as he tried to ignore all the stares he and Khai were getting.  "Are we supposed to say something?" Third whispered in Khai's direction.

    Khai stifled a laugh and shrugged before speaking up on their group's behalf, "Thank you Mrs. Saetang.  Does this mean we get an A or...?" 

     "Of course it does!  This is honestly one of the best results I have seen from my students. Anyways...everyone did well!  Since we've watched all the videos, you're all free to go."

    "Thank god" Third mumbled.

    "Wow your film really was...so  lovely guys" Dean said as he pretended to wipe away his tears.

    "Thanks Dean.  Wish I could say the same about yours but if I'm being honest, my little cousin could have done better at acting" Khai smiled with fake sweetness.

    "She probably could have written a better script too" Bone laughed.

    "Whatever, at least my film was you know, normal" Dean scoffed, "You're so quiet Third.  Not going to say anything?" Dean provoked, angry at the lack of response.

    "What do you want me to say?" Third raised an eyebrow.

    "I don't know.  I just think you're a bit too shameless for someone that kissed another man on screen" Dean shrugged.

    "First of all, we didn't actually kiss.  Second of all, we got the theme of love and romance...our characters had to be in love.  What do you expect?" Third asked, "Can you just not be fucking irritating for once?"

    "I mean if it were me, I would just never be able to do it" Dean fake gagged, "The idea of kissing another man...That's normal for you though, isn't it?"

    "Okay what is up with you constantly insinuating I'm gay?  You don't know anything about me" Third finally stood up from his desk, he had had enough.

    "I know a lot more about you than you think, shorty" Dean snickered as he looked down on him, "And this persona really doesn't suit you.  How about you drop the act and show your little friends how weak you really are?"