The Curious Theory of Kissing

6: Formalities

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WARNING: SUPER NSFW AHEAD

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Gulf is known for his calm and collected personality. He may be an over-thinker but he makes sure that it doesn't show through his actions. He always thinks before he speaks. He always plans ahead of time. He always makes studious efforts to avoid mistakes. He would never do something irrational. Let alone ask a man out. But being around Mew causes his brain to stop working from time to time.

He kept wiping his sweaty hands on the side of his pants. He kept reminding himself that he is only assisting an acquaintance. Unlike what Mew was implicating, this isn't a date. This was also the whole reason why he refused to be picked up by him. He thought that removing some elements like spending 15 minutes on a motorcycle with his arms wrapped around someone's waist would make it seem less like a date.

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"You're late." Mew was sitting on a bench for half an hour.

"Sorry, I didn't want to come."

"Okay, Mr. Grumpy. You were the one who insulted my disposable utensils and asked me on a date to replace them. You're in no position to complain."

"It's not a date!" He stomped his foot and further furrowed his eyebrows.

"Okay, fine!" Mew massaged Gulf's forehead using his thumb. He discovered that this calms down the latter and helps him remove the frown on his face.

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Mew didn't expect Gulf to be interested in picking up kitchenware for him. He was so serious about choosing what utensils were essential and which materials are better. He could just watch him talk all day.

"You must be moving in together? Are you looking for new items for your home?" The sales lady appeared out of nowhere. No one really spouts their first impression of people they just met. But from an outsider's point of view, they looked like a newlywed couple who's decorating their home.

"Excuse me we're not-"

"Do we look like a couple to you?" Mew speaks up with dominance making Gulf silent.

"Oh. It's just that we have a special discount offered today. But it's only exclusive for couples. Aren't you guys together?"

The woman waves a brochure in front of them. All the colors of the rainbow were present and it read 'Love who you love! 10% Discount on all kitchenware.'

"Yes! We're definitely together!" Mew pulls Gulf with one arm and held him close.

"Mew! What the hell!"

As they walked behind the woman, she explained that all they have to do is to take a photo that will be posted on the Pride Month wall. Gulf protested but Mew convinced him that no one would even notice them given that there are hundreds of photos stuck to the wall.

"Gulf, let's think about the bigger picture okay? The discount!" He whispered and Gulf gave in.

They were told to get inside a cardboard cut-out. It replicated an Instagram post but it had additional rainbows, flowers and hearts scattered all over the frame.

"Come on guys don't be shy! Closer!" Mew made the move and pulled Gulf by the waist.

"You know if you look closer you'll see the resemblance of the guy to Majin Buu." Gulf looked at the photographer and when he looked behind him, there's a huge tarpaulin of Dragon Ball Z characters endorsing a clothing line. The photographer was wearing a pink shirt and every time he smiled his eyes disappear.