Under a Million Stars

Chapter Seven

Off could feel that Gun was avoiding him. He was sure of it. He knew how to interpret human actions as a result of being in the entertainment industry for years. So when Gun went back to his room when Off arrived in the living room even when the former was obviously enjoying the show on TV, he eventually knew that he was avoiding him. It was maybe because of what he said last night, but he didn't regret telling him that. He had always been upfront with his emotions and he would always say what he wanted to say.

"Yeah I'll be there in a few. I just couldn't find my necktie,"

Off overheard Gun talking with someone on the phone. The bedroom door was left ajar so he could clearly hear Gun's convo over the phone.

"Why do we have to be in suit and tie for that event? I think I may have forgotten to bring one," Gun said with a frustrated voice as he furiously rummaged his bag.

Off carefully went back to his room and got one of his ties.

"Gun. Here, use this."

Off may have startled Gun when he entered the bedroom unannounced based on the look on his face. With a bit of hesitation, he slowly approached the smaller guy and put on the tie for him. He could sense that Gun was uncomfortable with their closeness, but the latter did not do anything to push him away. He just let Off carefully place the tie around the collars of his long sleeves.

"Isn't this the tie I gave you on our graduation day?" The crack in Gun's voice did not escape Off's ears.

"Yeah. That is why it's my favorite."

Gun didn't say anything back. The air inside the room got heavier and heavier as the seconds passed by.

"Gun, I ---,"

*Bub calling*

Off's words were cut short as he watched Gun pick up the call.

"Hello, Bub. Yes. Yes, I'm on my way. You can pick me up in front of the building. See you."

"Uhhmm. Thanks by the way. I've got to go."

Off watched Gun's back as he left the bedroom leaving his words hanging on his lips.

"—miss you. I miss you so damn much."

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8 years ago. End of Freshman year.

"What, you've never been kissed?!" Off asked with a surprised tone.

They were hanging out in his condo while watching a random rom-com movie on a Sunday afternoon. They were both plopped down in front of the TV. They were currently on the scene where the main characters were engaged in some lip and tongue action and Off couldn't help but notice the look on Gun's face. There was curiosity on his face and Off could sense a bit of disgust probably because of the way the characters were kissing.

Ever since he uttered those words when they celebrated New Year together, Off was careful not to show too much affection towards Gun for he himself wasn't even sure of what he really felt. He was confused too. Having a crush with someone of the same gender was something he couldn't imagine, let alone being in love. The only good thing was Gun didn't hear what he said that night. He was already contented with having Gun around and he didn't wanna ruin what they had.

But as he sat beside Gun with the kissing scene still playing in front of them, he couldn't help but look at Gun's lips and got curious as to how they would taste. He had kissed a lot of women before during his high school days, so kissing was not a new thing for him; the only difference now was that he wanted to kiss a man.

"Gun," the word came out as a whisper, but it made Gun turn to him, nonetheless.

"Hmm?"

Mustering all the courage left in him, Off closed the distance between them as he pressed his lips against Gun's. They stayed still for a moment, and when he couldn't sense any opposition from him, he started moving his lips, gently sucking Gun's lower lip. He could feel Gun following his movement and since the latter was inexperienced, all he did was mimic what Off was doing, even biting Off's upper lip in the process. He pulled Gun closer to him which made Gun gasp a bit. Off took this opportunity to insert his tongue into Gun's mouth while holding the latter's nape to deepen the kiss.

Yes, he had kissed a lot of women before but this one was different; he couldn't even describe what he felt at that moment as he explored Gun's tiny mouth with his tongue. And before they knew it, Gun was already on Off's lap, straddling him and feeling Off's manhood which was starting to grow as they continued kissing and exploring each other's bodies. He started touching Gun's stomach and he felt it contracting as he gently grazed his calloused palm on it. Gun then started grinding his hips slowly against Off's growing manhood and Off felt the surrounding get even hotter despite the air conditioner. He then held Gun's hips and stroke them gently as the smaller guy continued grinding, making Off want for more. Off could hear Gun suppressing a moan which was then cut short by the continuous buzzing of the doorbell followed by the ringing of Off's phone.

Panting and still lost in daze, they broke off the kiss. Off reached out to his phone and put it on loudspeaker.  Gun was still straddling him. Their faces were both red, both from all the action and embarrassment they felt after realizing what they just did.

"Off Jumpol! I know you're inside your unit but why aren't you opening your goddamn door?!" Tay's voice was enough to snap them back to reality. Gun then quickly got off Off's lap and fixed his disheveled hair as he watched Off who was also fixing his hair and clothes open the door .

"What the hell were you doing?" Tay and Arm entered the room as soon as Off opened it.

"Oh, you're with Gun," Tay looked at Off with a suspicious look on his face that was then replaced with shock as he stared at Off's lips.

"Wait--- is that blood on your lips?"

Off's face turned even redder as he realized what just happened.