Un-Beam My Heart!

19. A kid from New Zealand...

               'Until yesterday, I was groggy and muddled… but not today… Just so you know, you are the reason I smiled as soon as I woke up today. Good Morning, kitten!!'

              Copter grinned wide seeing the text from Kimmon first thing that morning. He tapped on the reply and returned the greeting with extra heart emojis. He locked his phone and placed it near his pillow, pulling his duvet over his head. It was just 6AM and he still had enough time to sleep before Tee left for gym. He closed his eyes with a happy giggle, drowning himself into a sweet dream when he heard low rumbling noises from the living room.

                 Copter pushed his duvet aside and got off from the bed with a groan. He stretched his arms, yawning and walked out of his room, to find Tae inside the kitchen with his coffee mug, all dressed up and ready for work.

                 "Good morning, P’Tae”, Copter greeted, entering the kitchen.

                  Tae turned around and gave a light nod with a forced smile. Copter noticed how tired and stiff Tae looked.

                  "Are you leaving already, P? It’s too early”, Copter stood behind Tae, watching him keenly.

                  Tae nodded again and washed his empty coffee mug. He walked out of the kitchen towards the couch while Copter followed behind puzzled.

                  “P’Tae, breakfast?”, Copter asked in worry.

                 Tae took his laptop bag from the couch and smiled at Copter.

                 “I am in a hurry, Copgi, I will manage. Thanks for asking”, Tae said patting Copter’s cheek fondly.

                 He looked towards Tee’s room once and left for work. Copter heaved a sigh and entered his room to set the bed and freshen up. Once done with his morning routine, he walked back to the kitchen to prepare breakfast when Tee joined him looking grumpy.

                “Good morning”, Tee mumbled in a hoarse voice.

                 Copter observed Tee as he had a glass of water and looked around the house with a frown. Clearly Tee was looking for Tae, but Copter knew that Tee would never admit it. He sighed again seeing the same strained and gloomy look on Tee’s face as well.

                “Did you fight with P’Tae?”, Copter asked directly.
 
                Tee choked on his water and looked at Copter in surprise.

                “Aren’t you being too rude to P’Tae?”, Copter asked crossing his arms against his chest.

                 It was the first time Copter had actually questioned Tee about his activities and it left Tee speechless.

               “P’Tae left without even having his breakfast”, Copter complained in a stern voice, "P’Tee, I seriously don’t like your attitude towards P’Tae”

                “What?”, Tee gaped in shock, “Are... are you scolding me, Copgi? For him?”

                 “Yes”, Copter replied firmly, “P’Tae is being so nice to us and anyone would melt at his kindness. But how can you be so cold towards him? You are really heartless, P’Tee"

                 “Copter...”, Tee called in a warning tone which always made Copter flinch.

                  But this time Copter stood unfazed, “P’Tae watched over me last night”