Love Stories Over A Cup Of Coffee

IX. Happy Thoughts

Mew woke up with a heavy heart. It's been weeks since he saw Gulf. He wanted to message or call him to check on him but is always being held back by his fear. Gulf, according to the staff of their series, has been busy in school that's why he hasn't been attending events. But the explanation was not enough.

"What if I said something bad to him that night I got myself drunk? Why did I even drink in the first place?" Mew told himself in frustration.

Mew went straight to the kitchen to make some coffee. He was expecting to see Apple there but he saw someone else, "Gulf?" Mew muttered.

"Finally, you're awake!" Greeted Apple who was holding two cups of coffee. He handed one to Gulf.

"Wh-what are you doing here?" Mew asked, in disbelief of what he is seeing.

Gulf gave a puzzled look, even Apple.

"Don't you want me-"

"No. Sorry. I, I was just surprised to see you here. I haven't seen you in a week, so I was surprised. That's all." Mew explained himself. He wanted to hit Apple when he saw her giggle. He knows what she is thinking.

Gulf smiled. "I'm really sorry Phi. I'm sorry for letting you attend the events alone last week. It was a very week for me and my thesismates." Gulf explained.

"Thesis? Wait, don't tell me you've defended it already?" Apple asked in excitement.

Gulf smiled and nodded.

"Oh my gosh!!! Congratulations Gulf!!!" She said while shaking Gulf's hands. "Because of that" Apple stood up, "we must celebrate!"

"That's why Phi," Gulf stood as well, "I brought all of these ingredients. Let me cook for you all!"

Apple nodded with Gulf's idea. She also promised to help him.

"Why don't you wake up August and call Tawan to join us." Apple commanded Mew.

Mew, of course,obliged. But before leaving, he took the time to observe Gulf. No matter how much he deny it, he missed the guy.

"So, tell me about your thesis. Will it be shown..." Mew was not able to hear what Apple asked Gulf as he left them to call August and get Tawan.

GULF: P'Mew! Which do you prefer, Japanese food or Korean food?
MEW: Japanese.
MEW: Wait, what is this for?
MEW: Gulf?

GULF: Phi, please help me. Open the gate please.

When Mew read the message, he immediately went out of his room to see if Gulf is really there. From the balcony, he saw Gulf climbing the stairs, carrying a lot of paperbags. Mew immediately went down to open the gate and help him.

"What are all these?" Mew asked Gulf as he takes some of the paperbags.

"Lunch, of course." Gulf smiled and went straight to the dining area.

"What is going on? Why is he bringing food? What's the occasion?" Mew asked himself.

While Gulf was preparing the food, Mew just stood at the corner, observing him.

"What is it, P'Mew?" Gulf asked while keeping his eyes on preparing the food.

"What are you doing? What is this? Why are you bringing so much food? Is there an occasion I missed?" Mew asked.

Gulf chuckled. "Actually, there is no occasion. I just want to eat lunch with you, Phi." Mew was taken aback.

"With me?" Mew asked in disbelief.