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Tin and Can returned to Pete's backyard holding hands. Pond was first aware of their arrival and immediately made a scene.

"Tin ... Can ... Why are you holding hands? Can, why is your face red as a strawberry ??? Is this our newest couple ???" - Pond

Immediately all guests turned towards Tin and Can. Can with his super red face and Tin with a big smile they never saw before.

Tin took a deep breath before releasing the link of his hand and pulling Can's shoulder closer to him. "Guys, let me introduce to you, this is my boyfriend Can. Tonight is our 1st day as a lovers. Please support our relationship." - Tin

All guests immediately cheered and clapped, then stood up to the new couple and hugged them in turn. Only two people were silent silent. Natt and Kengkla.

Shortly after finishing the excitement, they returned to their seats, except Tin who moved to sit next to Can. Still no one was aware of the changes in Natt and Kengkla's expression, until finally Natt spoke.

"Tin, what do you mean by all this? You're joking right? I know that you're straight even though you never announced who's your girlfriend before. And who is this kid ?," Natt asked, slowly but sharply.

"Natt, be careful when you're talking. I told you, he's my boyfriend," Tin replied firmly, trying to hold back his anger.

"Since when are you gay? If it's Pete, I've guessed it since high school. But you ???? I know how many women were with you all this time. I ...".

"NATT !!!! I told you, be careful when you're talking. I'm not gay. At least that's what I know. But I feel something for Can that I've never felt for anyone all this time. He is ...".

"You must be confused, Tin. You can't be gay just because of that kid !!!"

"CAN !!! His name is Can, Natt !!!! And he's about the same age as us." - Tin

Can knows that Tin tried his best to hold back his anger. He could not blame Natt, because everything she said had also occurred to his mind. Usually Can likes to interfere into his friends' problems, but this time he lets Tin and Natt solve it themselves. He also wanted to know how far Tin would defend him. All he could do now was hold tightly to Tin's hand under the table, trying to calm him down.

"Tin, do you know the reason I chose to study in Canada?" Natt asked softly, but her eyes still stared intently at Tin.

"Isn't it because of your father, Natt?" Tin answered confusedly.

"No. It's because of you." - Natt

"Me ??? Why about me?" - Tin

Pete wanted to hit Tin's head. This genius is really really stupid and insensitive about love. Everyone here knew right away that Natt liked him more than just friends, but Tin lightly introduced Can as his lover. You can't blame it too, because this is a heart problem that can't be forced.

"Because I like you since a long time ago. I thought being your best friend was enough for me. But I was wrong. I became greedy and wanted to have you. I always tried to intimidate women close to you until they left you one by one. But even after all this time, you never looked at me as a woman who deserved to be loved, and I gave up, which is why I chose to go to Canada and disappear from the lives of both of you, to forget you. But suddenly you asked me to come back here. I thought that you asked me back because you realized your feelings were the same as mine. But this ????. " – Natt

Everyone there was silent. Even though they had thought that Natt liked Tin, they didn't think that Natt would talk like that. Tin's face, which had been angry, turned pale. Just now he was happy because Can accepted his love, now he must hear the confession of love from his female friend. And she said it in front of all his friends. Moreover in front of Can, the person who he love the most.

Can's face looked gloomy again. He was unable to lift his face and saw Natt who spoke as bravely. Can felt ashamed. He is a male but doesn't have that courage before. He tried to escape from his feelings. Slowly, he let go of his hand with Tin. Tin who realized it immediately grasped it more tightly.

"Natt, I'm sorry. I apologize for my insensitivity. Apologize for never loving you as you expected. Apologizing for making you misunderstand me by asking you to come here. And apologize for having to witness this and be hurt by me. I swear, I didn't mean to hurt you at all. But even if I know you like me, I can't repay your feelings, because I've never felt any feelings for you other than as a friend. My feelings for you are exactly the same as my feelings for Pete. But if I would have known about your feelings, I won't have called you and asked you to come here. That way, at least I wouldn't have hurt my own friend, because my purpose was to invite you solely for wanting to surprise Pete. Sorry if my words just hurt you again, but I don't want to make my lover misunderstand our relationship. Right now and forever, he will be my priority. And if someone tries to hurt him, I won't stay silent. Whoever the person is. "

Tin spoke very calmly but firmly. His eyes stared straight into Natt's eyes, which were wet with tears. He affirmed his last sentence as if he was threatening Natt.

Natt really knew Tin. She knew that Tin was serious about his words and threats. Natt came from a wealthy and influential family, but her family was still not comparable with Tin and Tin's parents. Natt realized that he had lost Tin completely. If only she had held back, maybe at least she could still be friends with Tin. But now Natt has no face to face with Tin and his friends.

"I don't know how you feel now, Natt. But I still want to be friends with you. But it's up to you, I won't force you." - Tin

Natt looked at Tin with disbelief. The Tin who she knew would not say that, even to her, his bestfriend. Natt has betrayed his trust as a friend and ruined the party tonight. She thought that Tin would be angry, drive away and doesn't want to know about her anymore. Tin changed.

"You ... You still want to be friends with me, Tin? Even after my confession and words just now ?," Natt asked to make sure.

Tin turned to the little man next to him and stared gently.

"Can we remain friends, Can?" - Tin

"Of course. I also want to be your friend, Natt. That's also if you want hehehehe ..." - Can

Tin smiled sweetly at Can's answer. Then he turned to Natt, waiting for her answer.

Natt looked at all in amazement. Tin really changed. He has become a 'human', even a warm human being. Unlike Tin who she knew before. Tin was rude, cold, heartless and doesn't trust anyone. Tin really changed and that's all because of Can. Natt doesn't have the energy to hate Can. Because now he understands why Tin chose Can rather than her and everyone in the world.

"Yes, we will remain friends, Tin. And congratulations on your relationship, Tin, Can."

Natt said sincerely and freed her heart completely. There will be no more Tin in her dreams and love. At least, Tin is happy. That is more than enough for her.

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After Tin's announcement and his 'quarrel' with Natt, Kengkla fell silent. He only answered Techno's questions and others as needed. Sometimes he gave a fake smile that he had mastered so well that no one noticed his mood change other than Nic. How about Tehno? No need to ask. His brain is 11-12 with Can.

"Do I have to get away temporarily so that you can go home together with P'No ?," Nic asked via Line's message to Kengkla.

"I don't know Nic. I can't think of anything right now. What should I do?," Kengkla answered.

"There must be something that disturbs you, and that must be because of my Phi. So you better talk to him. If not, he won't understand. You know his brain capacity, Kla." - Nic

"All right. Are you okay taking a taxi tonight?" - Kengkla

"I'll ask Phi'Nam (Nic's new girlfriend) to pick me up soon." – Nic

"Thanks bro. Just say what you want, I'll give it to you." - Kengkla

"This time it's free, Kla. Please take care of my stupid brother, safe and sound back home." - Nic

"Roger that !!!!." - Kengkla

Techno, who still does not understand the situation he will face later, is still joking and laughing cheerfully with his friends. Whereas Pete's Mom, who had just rejoined, just shook her head and laughed happily at the behavior of Pete and his friends. This is the first time Pete has been truly happy since his parents' divorce. And Pete's Mom vowed to keep that smile on Pete's lips forever.

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