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“Even when you cheated… You couldn't beat him… Loser”
Smack
“Hey! You're gonna kill him Stop” says Mark as he pulls Stop away from the tied-up boy but Stop walks back to Rain and sniggers “I want to see the look on your face when I beat up Phayu. Protect your pretty face cause you’re next.”
*****
“Raaiin…. Raaiiin”... Phayu’s runs into the abandoned building, yelling his boyfriend's name.
His heart breaks at the sight of his beloved boy being tied up. On walking closer, Phayu notices Rain’s tear-stricken, reddened face.
“Did Stop beat Rain?” Anger surges through Phayu's veins and then… fear as he contemplates the consequences of Stop’s actions.
Phayu walks towards his beloved boy. Rain looks up. His mouth is tied but his eyes speak instead. They're full of rage. Phayu stands still as there is a silent exchange between them. For a moment, Stop is confused and then
“Ai’Phayu… What's the matter? You don't want to save your little boyfriend?”
Phayu doesn't respond.
Annoyed, Stop steps forward and grabs Phayu by the collar.
“If you don't want your boyfriend to get hurt, kneel now.” Phayu looks at Rain and does as Stop says. He didn't want things to get worse.
“Stop… If you don't want to be harmed, let my boyfriend go…” says Phayu.
Pow
Stop punches Phayu hard.
“I’m warning you… For your own safety let him go…”
Smack. Pow. Stop lays more punches on Phayu's face as Stop’s minions laugh. One of them removes the cloth tied to Rain’s mouth so that they can hear Rain's cries more clearly.
“Hey… Record this…” Stop yells at Mark. “Let everyone see the great Phayu being beaten.”
Tears flow freely down Rain’s cheeks as he sees his beloved phi in pain.
And when Stop demands that Phayu kowtow… that was the end of Rain’s patience.
“Zzz…” There is a low buzzing sound.
A shocked Phayu looks towards Rain and shakes his head as if he's saying ‘No’ but Rain looks at him as if he's restraining himself.
Annoyed, Stop again watches the wordless conversation between the lovers and kicks Phayu in the gut. “You know… Your love makes me want to laugh my ass off…” And his minions again laugh along with him like paid side artists as Stop continues to attack Phayu.
“Enough” Rain yells. “You better stop now you asshole.” He warns. His body is vibrating with anger.
“What's the matter little boy? Are you so scared that you're shivering? Did you wet your pants seeing your perfect phi being beaten?” Rain only continues glaring at Stop.
Stop moves towards Rain but Phayu holds his leg.
“I’m warning you… Don't go near him…” But Stop kicks Phayu's hand hard and walks towards Rain.
“What did you call me again?”
“Asshole” Rain laughs out.
Smack
“Don't hurt him," screams Phayu.
Rain looks at Phayu with teary eyes. “I’m sorry P’Phayu. But I have to do this.”
Stop turns back to hit Phayu but stops when he hears a weird sound. His men too look around confused.
“I told you not to hurt him… It's too late now” says Phayu grinning.
Stop and his men turn towards Rain whose head is bowed and body vibrating vigorously.
And when he lifts his head… Rain's eyes are completely back.
“What the…” Stop is at a loss of words. Phayu just shakes his head and chuckles. His boyfriend was so dramatic.
Stop and his men feel as if their feet are glued to the floor as the buzzing only turns louder. Antennae pop out of Rain’s head and little wings spurt from his back. The wings beat fast, lifting Rain along with the chair off the floor. The ropes tied around Rain's wrists fall off, dropping the chair to the floor with a crash.
Stop rubs his eyes as the boy hovers in the air. Rain suddenly makes a weird, irritating sound making everyone in the room shut their ears and kneel on the floor. For a while, nothing happens. And then
“Buzzzz… Buzzz…” A swarm of honey bees flies inside the room and halts near Rain.
Rain points to Stop’s men and the bees immediately start attacking them. The men run helter-skelter trying to protect themselves and run towards the door but another swarm arrives at the door blocking it.
Stop is trembling looking at the weird situation that has arisen. He hears buzzing behind him and turns to see Rain hovering, now nose to nose with him. Stop cries and runs, hiding behind Phayu, holding his shoulders.
“P… Phayu… Pl… Please save me from that monster.”
“Monster!!!” Rain growled.
“Now you’ve really done it” sighs Phayu.
“Eh” Stop looks at him confused.
“You called the Prince of Bees a monster” Phayu says in a complaining voice.
“P’Phayu… Let me take care of him…” Phayu nods and steps aside.
Rain hovers before Stop. He tilts his head both sides teasing Stop and then he flies a bit higher, lifting his legs and showing Stop his… butt.
“Why the fuck is he showing me his ass?” barks Stop.
“Rainnn…” growls a possessive Phayu.
Rain’s face turns to his phi and he pouts “Sorry phi… It’ll take a moment… You can punish me later I promise”
Then… pop… A sharp, glinting tail rips Rain’s jeans and protrudes from his rear. It aims at Stop and
“Ow…” Stop yells. “Phayu… Help me…”
Phayu who is sitting cross-legged on the floor shakes his head “Can’t do… You did us bad… So you save yourself”
Stop cries “Ow… Ow… Ow…” as Rain stings him nonstop. "You are the monster asshole... Your father... Your grandfather..."
*****
Saifah rushes to the location Phayu had shown him with Chai and his men. Saifah and Chai enter first and are shocked at the strange sight. Stop’s men are lying on the floor, writhing in pain. And Stop was being attacked by… something… a very familiar something.
Saifah's mouth falls open when he realises what that something was. He looks to where his bruised brother is sitting on the floor grinning. Phayu meets his eyes and shushes him. Then Rain’s eyes meets Saifah's and… Saifah faints.
*****
Phayu and Rain reach their house.
“Thanks to your healing powers, I can punish you tonight.”
Rain punches Phayu's shoulder. “Sly phi.”
"What? You said so yourself... You pointed your butt at him..." Phayu grumbles.
"I'm sorry P'Phayu... Please forgive Rain..." Rain blinks innocently.
“Fiiiinnneee…" Phayu kisses his nose and lifts him. "Sooo… Will the king and queen ground you again?” Phayu asks as he carries Rain to their bedroom.
“Nope… What I did was necessary… To protect myself and my… mate” He kisses a grinning Phayu's cheek. “And they like you very much… So my actions are forgiven..”
“Rain… I’m sorry I got you into this mess… It was all my fault… And I couldn't even protect you”
“Don't say that phi… I’m sorry too for not acting sooner…”
“But Stop and his men have seen your true form… The real reason I made you promise never to show it was to protect you”
“As if anybody will believe them… Trust me phi… Even if they tell anyone, they’ll only make fools of themselves… My kind isn't very popular among folklore you see… Besides, people find other sort of hybrids more fascinating than us…”
“Well… I find you fascinating… And I want to show you just how much…” says Phayu nuzzling Rain's cheek and making him giggle as they step into their room.
******
Rain sprawls on the couch, licking flowers as Phayu falls on top of him.
“P’Phayu you’re crushing me… Mmm…” Phayu presses his lips against Rain’s.
“Your mouth tastes like honey.”
“I was having a snack”
“Mmm… My sweet, sweet boy” Phayu squeezes Rain’s cheeks.
Something falls and they turn their attention to the source of the sound. Saifah was tiptoeing towards the staircase. He panics when he sees Rain.
“I… Uh… I was just going to my room… I’m sorry for disturbing you…”
Phayu rolls his eyes as Rain smiles wide and says “It’s OK P’Saifah…”
Saifah gulps but nods.
“And yeah… Stop and his men are still recovering at the hospital… He tried to lodge a complaint against you two but the police laughed it off saying the bee attack had probably affected his brain… And P’Chai said he won't reveal anything to P’Pakin either… So your secret is safe…”
Rain nods and then smiles “Hey P’Saifah… You want to watch a movie with us?”
“What movie?” Saifah asks curious.
“Stung in love” grins Phayu.
Saifah shrieks. “Uh… No… I’m fine… You two enjoy the movie… I’ll be upstairs… In my room… Quiet… See you guys… Later... Maybe...” And Saifah runs up the staircase, taking two stairs at a time.
Phayu chuckles watching Rain's pout. Rain hits his chest “Ouch… What was that for?”
“P’Phayu… P’Saifah is still scared of me… What can we do?”
“Hmm… Just give him some time… He’ll come around.” Phayu opens his arms and Rain falls into them.
“My dramatic bee boy” says Phayu kissing Rain's head.
**** The End****