23:59

25:00 Abroad

[AN: I intended for this to be up to 24 chapters only based on a clock. Welp! Let's add two chapters more.]

Sometimes, Gulf wants to be selfish. He only celebrates a few events in his life and he wanted Mew to be able to come. However, selfishness sometimes doesn't have a place when real-world demands matter. Mew had work that he can't leave.

So he was so surprised that the guy he wants to spend time with greeted him in front of their door, holding a cake.

"Tua Aeng, congratulations!" Mew grinned.

Gulf gaped. Beside Mew was a single small suitcase and a backpack.

"I-I thought... You said you can't take a leave?"

"How could I miss your special day? It already pains me that I can't attend the actual thing, but, I'm still within the actual day right?"

Yep, an hour before midnight. Definitely in.

"Asshole." Gulf teared up. It's just a stupid graduation, but he felt so touched that Mew actually took the time to come to him. "You didn't have to. You said you were busy." No wonder he can talk on the phone. Win wasn't around, because in the first place, Mew's not in the office.

"I am still busy. But let's get in, shall we? It's a bit cold."

"Oh. Right." Gulf said and he helped Mew carry his things.

Once settled, he let Gulf blow the cake and he placed it on the dining table. Afterward, they went to Gulf's room and didn't waste any time to cuddle. Gulf wrapped his arms around the older guy's shoulders while his legs wrapped around his boyfriend's legs. He looked like a huge koala.

"When did you arrive?" Gulf asked.

"About 2 hours ago. I should've surprised you during the ceremony, but Win was being an ass and didn't allow me to travel a day early that's why I'm late. I had to take the latest flight. Anyway, I'm here."

"Until when are you going to stay?"

"That depends." Mew said quietly.

Gulf frowned but Mew just gave him a loving gaze.

The feelings that they have for each other keeps on growing despite being countries apart. Now, they're holding each other again and not relying on a phone to kiss each other. There was no time zone separating them. No screen to stop them from touching each other. Here, they can freely make love again.

Clothes tossed on the floor quickly, limbs entangled, lips locked onto each other. They didn't need to speak as they expressed their love with their bodies. Mew touched every part of Gulf, and Gulf's lips roamed around Mew's neck and chest. The pain and pleasure Gulf felt was enough to complete his big day.

"I miss you so much." Mew hugged him tight and held his hand.

"I miss you too." Gulf replied.

The clock chimed midnight.