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One thing . Est asked for one thing. William ignored it. He asked his younger boyfriend not to publicly discuss their relationship but no William for the love of God doesn't even try to hide it. Est has to deal with all the attention and backlash when William's out there spilling everything one asks without any restraint.
William was at an event where a fan questioned him about their trip . William giddily answered without even thinking of the consequences. He remembered their trip and got excited, he told the camera and fans how he and Est shared a room and slept together after snacking late at night. Fans cheers grew wild and then the realisation hit him what he did. He did it unintentionally of course. If he could, he would shout it to the whole world how his boyfriend planned their whole trip and how enjoyable that was. If Est didn't lecture him prior about it , he could have shared more insights but he shut his mouth quickly after that.
Est in his apartment saw his mobile notifications going off continuously, he instantly guessed William did something. The hastag #pokatifaens were trending on social media , he clicked to know William shared to the whole world that they sleep on one bed whenever they are together. He shook his head realising to ask William was his mistake because now William thinks Est is deliberately trying to hide their relationship. He'll deal with him tonight for sure.
Est - come to my place after work
William was done with his event when he saw Est's message. He instantly knew what this was about. He quickly wrapped up and went to the cozy apartment which feels more like home. He knocked on the door even though he already has the key to the apartment. Est opened the door with a soft smile which quickly turned sour. He knows what's coming but he doesn't want to start anything. William wrapped his hands around Est's body to pull him close
William - oh I missed you
Est didn't say anything back, he was trying to act tough but seeing his cute lover it seems kinda impossible
Est - i asked for one thing. Just one thing William. You just keep on ignoring it
William hands automatically loosened around Est, his tired eyes now staring at his small ones
William - i can do everything you want P'Est but that absurd request doesn't make sense
Est - absurd? What's that huh? How is it absurd
William - you want me to act as a single boyfriend material guy when I just want to be a boyfriend , YOUR boyfriend
Est shook his head , nothing seems to make William understand that it's for his own good to let people think he's open to everything. Est tried to escape William's embrace but William didn't let him .
Est- you don't understand
William - so make me understand. Why would I pretend I'm single when I'm dating the most gorgeous man in the world? How does it even make sense
Est- you're crazy. You're an idol when are you going to behave like one?
William- I'm not just an idol, I'm now a boyfriend too . You remember, don't you?
EST - you should take the first one more seriously if you still want to call yourself my boyfriend
Est tried to maintain some distance and went to sit on the couch. William followed Est not wanting to be far from him. William sat beside Est, letting his knees touch Est's to let him know he won't let him go anywhere. Est sighed, he knows William won't give him space once Est let him in his personal domain.
William - is that a threat?
Est - and what if it was?
William very much likes Est's sassy side which he showed William often. It makes him fall deeper and deeper, Est doesn't know and William won't tell him that. Seeing your beautiful boyfriend turn into a sassy queen is a heavenly sight William gets to experience but he doesn't complain , more like he loves it .
William got up and kneeled down in front of Est. His hands rested on Est's knees that were just fueling the tension more. Est's breath hitched, he still tries to harden his cold expression. These little tricks William pull has him weak every time but now he has to clearly cut the leverage he has .
William - if that's what you want , I'll be the biggest star so I can shine brightly beside YOU.
Est softly brushed William's hair to ease the silence that just creeped up in the atmosphere unknowingly. The whole setup is now looking like a shady plot . William feeling Est's touch rested his head on Est's knees.
Est- this is scary , you know I've never had someone showing me off like you do
William - well I'm glad for that, it's just me for you
Est pinched his ear jokingly. William knows he has to be there whenever Est feels insecure. He didn't ever open the old wounds Est had to make him feel unworthy, he just try to be there for him even when he doesn't understand what Est is feeling.
William - ouch P'Est. I'm not a kid , stop twisting my ear
Est- so don't behave like one
Both laughed at that , even is Est doesn't want to acknowledge he himself turns into a kid when he is with William. It doesn't matter. William knows. Both went to bed without Est confronting William like he planned to. AGAIN.
William was in a solo event after the night Est told him to be serious but his life plays him everyday. He's again in trouble , he's sensing. Ah it's tough to not mention Est everytime he gets the chance to. The reporters played him like a game today , making him loose every chance they got.
Reporter - Est mentioned he is single, what about you ?
William- if he's single,I'm single too
The clip went viral in a beat. He was again summoned to Est's.
EST - are you serious?
William - you know I am. Serious. About . You
Est- how do you even come up with this? unbelievable
William - it's your fault for saying you're single
Est- just say you're single William, it doesn't make a difference coz we know what we got between us
William - I never ask you to say anything you don't want to . Do I?
That made Est quiet. It's right, William never tells him to say anything William wants to hear, he always goes with whatever Est wants .
William - I'll never ask you to go and announce about us to anyone but if you think 'You saying you're single, feel free to flirt doesn't affect me !'That's where you're wrong P'Est. It does. It makes me feel like you're looking for a better person to just come and sweep you away right from my arms . It makes me think that I'm still not worthy to be called as your boyfriend.
Est- I have always told you how much you mean to me, you know right? But if I made you feel like this it's on me. I'll do better . I was being selfish thinking you'll do whatever I wanted.
The events together became less and less when William's group started gaining more popularity. Both didn't get much time together which made William uneasy. He reached for his phone to check updates on Est's solo event while on a break from his practice. His social media notifications were blowing up , he saw the post he was getting tagged on
Reporter - Est what do you say about your relationship status ?
EST- as usual.
Reporter - phi- nong or more?
Est- we are definitely Phi-Nong but we love each other deeper. So just say we're something in between
William's face couldn't control the smile that formed after watching the clip. His fans were more happy to see Est's accepting that he's not single now . He has something meaningful, something deeper than just brotherhood. William quickly sent Est a text
William - you made my day better ,P'Est. I'm smiling like an idiot. But you shouldn't have done this for me , I should have never said those things
Est- I did it for me
William's heart felt full , just a reply could make you feel this jolly. He never imagined something like this. He's really in too deep. He wants nothing more but to jus ditch his practice and run to his boyfriend's arm but if he did that EST would probably just lecture him again. So he restrained himself and focused on his training.
Est was waiting in the parking area of the building for William, he already messaged William's dad that he'll he picking him up from his practice. After boldly confessing half truth to the media , it felt right to see William's reaction face to face. He didn't know when but William slowly became his priority. He couldn't help but think what William would feel first, just what love do to you. He sighed, he's supposed to be the mature one but now he looks like he's the fool in love.
The silence in parking area was disrupted when the group's talks echoed . William was tired , he just wanted to go home and rest. His eyes were searching for his dad when they spotted a beautiful figure in a blue shirt standing near a familiar car. His feet automatically ran towards the person - his person. Est was smiling softly when William was in his range of sight
William - what are you doing here P'Est? Why didn't you tell me you were coming??
Est- can't I surprise my boyfriend?
William(blushing )- what's with you today? Stop making me fall for you even more
Est laughed seeing William shy, he's the same guy who flirts with him any chance he gets but the second Est flirts back - he turns into a shy high schooler. William wasted no time taking his seat in the passenger side to hide his blushing face, Est followed to the driver's side. As Est was buckling the seatbelt, William kissed him softly. Est melted into the kiss. Est's heart started racing, he really couldn't hide his emotions any better than William
William - I love you P'Est. I really do. You don't have to say anything right now. I just wanted you to know
Thousand words came to his mind but he couldn't utter a single one in response. William really caught him off guard . He knows they are in for a long run , he'll definitely say these words back to William in his own time . He just smiled . William as if sensing Est's inner struggle changed the topic , he really doesn't deserve such a kind hearted boy but now when the universe threw him right into Est's arms. He'll do anything and everything to keep him close. Let's see how the relationship unfolds in the coming time , he just cannot wait to see William's reaction when he tells him he loves him too. Soon. Very soon.