Hello Milktea

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Mico gently pulled himself away from Xavier's tight embrace and stared at him with his puppy eyes. He was looking intently at his lips imagining how he would feel once he experience his first kiss. Mico gulped at the thought.

He told him everything Xavier should know. This little nerd Mico finally found all the courage he needed to let it all out, he was prepared for anything. He can never lie to himself. Xavier really changed him.

You're the only thing that was never in my plans, but you know? You're the only thing that's been making me happy lately.

He didn't see Xavier's reaction when he said this but now he realizes this gorgeous athlete feels the same. He pulled Mico closer and hugged him again.

I thought you taught me how to fall, but the truth is you taught me and showed me that I can fly.

He could stay like this forever in Xavier's arms. He feels safe. He feels home. He feels like dreaming until Xavier sneezed and he was pushed away.

Mico distanced himself and looked at Xavier with confusion. He was scared.

"Uhm, Mico.. can we go to my house?"

Mico doesn't know how to answer. He was prepared to give this man his heart but he's not prepared to die with him yet.

"Hey Mico, I know what you think. I'm not sick, okay? Just look around you."

He's not lying. Everything is covered with dust. They were in an abandoned restaurant he was supposed to take photos of. Junjun asked him because he was the nearest one in the area. And that could be the lie.

"Xavier, is there something else you need to tell me?"

Xavier clicked on the quiz night link hoping to see the nerd guy in class. He was so special. He wanted to be like him, very motivated. Charming without even knowing. Unlike Xavier who has lived his life being the center of attention for playing basketball. Just playing basketball, the heartthrob- nothing more, nothing less.

He was shocked to see he was the only stranger in the online quiz, he initially thought there'd be a lot and he won't be noticed too much. Turns out it's only him and had to make an excuse in a hurry. So he pretended to call someone else for an e-drinking session he wasn't even interested in. He received rude glances as a result.

He thought he would just have to wait until he sees him in class again. At first Xavier thought he was just envious of his intellect. But when he got the chance to be Mico's partner in their online project with Miss Tina Moran who served as his fairy godmother, Xavier has never been so happy. Mico inspired him. He taught Xavier lessons he wouldn't learn from the four corners of the classroom nor the computer screen. Mico taught him how to live free. Mico taught him true love.

Mico seems stunned.

"Y-you like me longer than I thought?"

"I like you even before you liked me. Yes."

Mico bought milktea again. It was rare to see him in class because of his varsity practices. But he always sees him buying from their milktea store across his condo. Her aunt managed the shop since his parents left for US. If there's one thing he contributed for the business, it was his cute design for the logo.

"So that explains the cupsleeve and the shirt."

"Yep, I made that myself."

Xavier sneezed again.

"Argh, allergies."

"Are you sure you're taking me home?"

Xavier put his arms on Mico's shoulder.

"Mico, with me, you're always home."

"Hey, physical distancing remember?"

Xavier grabbed him closer laughing.

"We just hugged, Mico. You're a lawbreaker too."

They wore their face masks and faceshield (Mico with his improvised water bottle) and started walking away from the area.

They were on the street when the Young Padawans started a video call.

"OMG! Are you together now?" Kookai screamed with excitement.

Junjun asked Mico to show Xavier in the camera.

"See? Our plan worked! Told ya!"

"Thanks Junjun, I don't know what to do without you!"

"Ofcourse, no man can live without *Junjun!"

The three congratulated them as they start walking towards Xavier's house.

"Um, Xavier, can we buy milktea first?"

"Oh sorry but the business is closed since community quarantine got stricter."

Mico pouted because he was craving for his caramel milk tea.

"Don't worry Mico, I can make a very special homemade milktea for you. I'm glad I learned something from my aunt."

"Really? Then let me taste that."

"If you want something sweeter than caramel, I'll let you have a taste of it too. But it comes with a prize."

Mico was confused.

"You can taste it here but I don't want us to get in jail so let's hurry!"

We can't end with just a hug Mico!

*for those who don't understand the pun, Junjun is used to describe the male's private part 🤪

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