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The first time, Pat did it out of instinct. He saw Pran, his roommate, asleep on the couch, and he couldn't resist to give him a kiss on the forehead.
It quickly becomes an habit and every time Pran is napping, Pat doesn't think, he kisses Pran's forehead.
Pran noticed after the third time, he wasn't completely asleep, when he felt lips brushing softly his skin. And after that, maybe he pretended to be asleep just to have kisses from Pat. Maybe (it's sure) Pran is totally pinning for his roommate since the day they met and Pat's behavior his giving him hope. He just wishes Pat could also give him kisses while he is awake.
One day while Pran is struggling staying awake, waiting for Pat (and his kiss), he drifts to sleep a little, and when Pat comes home and sees him, of course, he kisses his forehead, as always. Every day. But today it's different. Pran is half asleep and he feels like a dream, and maybe it's because he thinks it's a dream that he mumbles "One more please".
And so Pat does give Pran one more kiss because who he is to say no to Pran ? Pran hums in contentment and Pat lets out a small "Cute" . Pran falls asleep and when he wakes up he thinks it was just a vivid dream.
Until few hours later, when he is sitting on the couch next to Pat, watching a movie. As usual Pat is laying his head on Pran's shoulder (he has always done that and Pran really enjoys these moments) but today before resting his head, Pat also give a quick smooch on Pran's cheek, without even thinking. Pat doesn't even register what he's just done, while Pran... well Pran is combusting, cheeks red and his heart raging in the chest. PAT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ? he screams inside. He needs to flee far away from the menace.
"I'm tired, I'm going to sleep" Pran says getting up, and moving away from Pat.
"But it's only 7 pm ?" Pat replies immediately with a pout.
"I had a long day..."
"You know, you can nap on my laps ! I don't mind," Pat says, putting a pillow on his tights and patting it to show Pran the place is ready for him.
WHY PAT IS LIKE THIS ! DOES HE TRY TO END HIM ?
"I prefer my bed" Pran mumbles running away from the confused puppy menace sitting on the coach. Pran immediately closes the door and takes a deep breath. "What the hell?"
~ Few days later ~
Pran stops napping on the couch, he doesn't want to get used to Pat's kisses, but it's too late. He already misses them.
For Pat's birthday, last month, Pran offered him 2 tickets to see the rugby national team in the semi-finals. And of course, Pat invited him. "Who else would I want to come with him ?" he has said, making Pran melt right on the spot, unable to hide dimples.
The match is nice, their national team is winning during the first half. It's soon the break. And who says break, says animations.
First there is some kids coming on the fields and trying to score a try. They all get a t-shirt of the team and the public cheer for them. Then the national's mascot runs around, promoting the last sponsor of the team, a random inhaler brand. Pran gets a bit bored and lets his thoughts wandering around.
"IT'S TIME FOR LOVE! IT'S TIME FOR SWEETNESS ! IT'S TIME FOR KISS CAM !! " the commentator's scream inside the mic makes Pran jump on his seat. He looks at the screen and sees the camera stops on an elderly couple. The old woman kisses his husband's cheeks tenderly and the stadium cheers.
Then the cam leaves them, and continues to film around the spectators. Suddenly, Pran sees Pat on screen. Pat and him. The cam has stopped on them, they are at the center of the screen. Pran doesn't even realise what's happening, Pat's lips are already on his.
It ends as quickly at it started, Pran stares at Pat, his mind in a haze, foggy, while Pat smiles widely at him. Then he connects back to the reality with the cheer of the crowd. Pat kissed him, on the lips, before a whole stadium.
Pat didn't even hesitate one second before kissing him in front the whole stadium. It might say something right ? Pran can't focus on the rest of the match. His thoughts filled with Pat.
Back home Pran is still silent while Pat is happily chatting like he didn't just kiss Pran and broke him 1 hour ago. Like if it was a total normal thing to kiss Pran. Pran would love it. Pran wants it. But for Pat, these kisses seem to mean nothing. .
"Pran are you ok ? You're silent since we left the stadium." Of course Pat would notice Pran's intern turmoil.
"Yes, I'm ok" Pran replies weakly, obviously not convincing Pat at all.
Pat takes a step forward, "Is it about the kiss? Did I make you uncomfortable ? Sorry I didn't ask... I acted without thinking but kissing you seemed so natural and-"
"Pat, you have to stop doing this to me" Pran interrupts Pat. Pat looks confused. "You have to stop kissing me if it means nothing because you're giving me hope for more and I don't think I could control my feelings any longer," Pran talks fast but Pat still understands every word.
Oh.
Something clicks.
Pat doesn't just like kissing Pran. Pat likes Pran. He is in love with him. It makes so much sense.
Pat looks at Pran intensely and the silence is scaring Pran. "Pat ? " he asks in a small voice.
"I like you."
The tension in Pran's body immediately melts away. "You like me ?" He wants to be sure he heard right. He doesn't want his hopes to get too high.
Pat nods eagerly, beams at Pran and takes a step forward. "I'm in love with you Pran. I just realised what it means, why every time I see you, I have this pull, this want to kiss your cheeks, your nose, your forehead, your lips and-"
Pran is the one closing the distance remaining between them, and he kisses him, their lips crashing together. Pat doesn't waste time to answer at the kiss, and pulling Pran closer.
"I love you," Pran whispers against Pat's lips. Pat stares at Pran's beautiful eyes, caressing his cheek tenderly. "Give me a kiss," Pran lets out breathless. And Pat is happy to execute.
~ The End ~