Chapter 5. Comforting and Consoling

Tae Pov.

I saw him. Pale than before. He had eyebags under his beautiful eyes. His cheeks were tear strained and his lips were still quivering as if he would start crying anytime soon.

He was about to sit on the chair near the bed, but i wanted him close to me. Atleast as much closer as i could get him, so i patted the space next to me on the bed for him to sit. He looked at the bed and then towards me but didnt say anything and sat down.

"How are you Tee"? I asked him and as i expected so many tears fell down his beautiful eyes. I never wanted it. I never liked to see him sad or gloomy. I had always seen him smiling, happy and teasing. It pained my heart to see him shedding tears, for me. Although it did make me feel special.

"I.. I..am good". He said in a shaky tone. He was looking so vulnerable, so weak that i hated it. Without thinking, without wasting any single second, i pulled him in my embrace.

Not that i wanted, but yes, i did want him to cry all his fears once and for all. I wanted him to feel me, alive, safe and perfectly ok. And i knew nothing works more than the physical touches.

I could never satisfy him with any amount of words, to tell that i was perfectly fine, but i knew, he would feel it once he would be close to me and that did.

I didnt speak a word, caressins his back and hairs, i waited until he calmed down before pulling away a bit, still in my arms thgh.

I lifted his face to see his eyes, wet but i knew he wont cry anymore now. I saw the same shine in his eyes was back. I handed him water from the table that he sipped slowly.

"I didnt know you were such a crybaby". I bit my lip teasing him and as expected, he smacked my arm slightly.

"Stupid". He murmured. I smiled at him, holding his hand.

"Tee. Look at me please". I requested him and ohhhh i felt i would drown down in those beautiful eyes as he lifted his lashes to see me.

"I am fine Tee. I am good. Dont be upset". I gently squeezed his hands.

"Who does that Tae? What if something had happened to you"? Tee retorted in a disturbed and scared tone. I could see the same fear in his eyes that i had when i saw him that day, hanging down on the cliff.

"What if i had not reached on time Tee"? I asked him with the same scared tone. "Look. What happened in the past cant be undone. We cannot turn it back, and honestly i never want to turn it back even if i have some magical wand.

You are here, safe, secured, thats whats important nothing else". I assured him.

"Just like i am happy. I was scared Tae when i saw you in the hospital. The doctors didnt let anyone see you, not even me. Thanitt scolded me too. But.. I was scared". I found him so cute complaining like a little child.

"But now no one will stop you to see me hmm. You can stay with me as long as you want". I told him and i swear there could nothing be as mesmerizing as the smile that spread on his face.

"Exactly, no one will stop him to stay here as long as he wants. Now if it assures you both, shall we eat something? Tee must be hungry too". Our moment was broken down by none other than my mom.

We both smiled sheepishly before Tee excused to get freshen up in the ensuit.

I saw with wide eyes how he took out his clothes from the closet and went inside. I turned to my mom and she nodded with a smile.

"He had moves in here since yesterday. And no matter how i said, he didnt want to leave". She told me with a smile that i knew was hiding so many underlying meanings. But i chose to stay silent.

"Dad"? I asked when the thought striked in.

"Well, he had his reservations, but he didnt say anything. We were waiting for you to disclose". She wiggled her eyebrows. I knew i was screwed, but i had no intention to hide it anyway.

But...

"I will tell but let me be sure first hmmmm. Dont bug him". I shook my finger, not in respect, because i knew she would tease Tee so much once she knew it. Thgh i know she had an idea. Still, it was good enough that she kept silent.

Tee came out shortly after a quick bath, right when the lunch was being served. And he was looking fresh, unlike when i saw him earlier.

I couldnt pin point but there was a hint of happiness in my heart to see Tee all worried and caring about me. The way he was respectful towards Mom. How he would keep a check on me time to time, about my medicines, about the food.

The doctor had informed me about my condition, and according to them i had to stay 2 more days in the hospital for anitbiotics. Thgh i hate to stay in the hospital, but for once i felt happy to have Tee around me.

Currently, he was quickly typing on his laptop to finish his assignment before dinner because according to him, my mom doesnt let him stay awake after dinner for long, as the doctors need to stay fresh and healthy more than anyone.

And how cutely he blushed nodding his head. Wait... Did i say cute? Tee? Yeah he is cute. Infact he is cuTEE. I chuckled at my own thought, and that made him look at me.

"Whats funny"? He asked with a smile.

"Nothing. You look so engrossed in your work. Difficult assignment"? I managed to change the topic and he bought it.

"Not tough to say. But since i was admitted in the hospital for three days, its the pending work piled up. Thanks to Thanitt and Copter for being useless". He again complained with a pout. I laughed at him but at this time he smiled too.

"Are you sleepy? Want me to push the bed down"? He asked but i shook my head. "Okay then. Give me 20 minutes and then we will talk a bit. Okay"? He said and i turned my stare at the wall clock.

Why 20 minutes seem so long?

"Sleeping"? I didnt know i dosed off when Tee sat on the chair, near the bed.

"Aowh. No. Just laying down with closed eyes". I didnt want to waste any single minute talking to him.

"Uhm.. Tae"....

"What"?

"I dont know if its the time to ask or say something like this, but i dont know if we could get to spend much time together after you get free from these four walls. But...". I saw him nervous.

"First of all, could you please sit here, by my side? Am kinda tired. Can you lend me your shoulder for a while"? I asked in a hopefilled tone and godd.... Whyyyyy???? Why the hell on earth he has to be this cute and beautiful and gorgeous, nodding his head with a smile.

I waited until he settled on the bed and allowed me to lean in his chest to put my head on his shoulder. He smell so good and at that time i felt ashamed and conscious of my body odur. But he never flinched for even a second.

"Better"? He asked racking his soft fingers in my hair. Uufff. I had to bite my lip not moan. Seriously what the hell he has done to me. I was getting aroused just by those fingers moving in my hair.

"Hmmm". I managed to voice out with great difficulty. "So.. What was that you wanted to talk about"? I tried to divert myself more than him to not think about how to suck on those fingers.

"Well.. That day on the camp, you.. You said you would co..court me"? He asked with a blush on his cheeks. Okay. He is not healthy for my heart. Am gonna burst soon. Shiaaaaa. Get a hold on yourself you little shit. I mentally scolded myself before turning to sit by the bedhead.

He looked at me with questioning eyes, as of he didnt like it.

"Uhm. This way i can talk easily while looking into your eyes". I explained and phew... I was this close to be caught. Good thing he kept silent at my lamest excuse.

"So about courting you, yes i was serious. I want to court you. To know you. To be your boyfriend. I want to tell everyone that you are mine. Just like i am yours". I told him but he was still in thoughts.

"But Tae, i know you are bisexual. I have never been with any man before. And you know they all call me a womanizer. So...".

"Look. It didnt matter to me even in the past, and not when i chose you. I dont care who you were with in your past, as long as its me in your present in future.

Tee, i never did relationships, not my cup of tea. And i know you never talk about it too. So why not we give each other the chance to grow together. To see how far we can take it.

I know my sexual preferences and yours, i wont force you to accept me being bi or change yourself for me over night. I want you, but not just to blow myself you know. But yes, when i would start courting you, i wont see at anyone, besides i dont even want to see anyone after looking at you. No one can settle on anyone after they have Tee Thanapon for them.

And no, i wont let you go anywhere too. I am possessive about those i love, so i would let you think, obviously not to run away from me because baby, that wont happen ever. But to make a clear statement to keep the bugs away from you". I said and i was blessed to hear his giggle.

He was giggling behind his palm, but his eyes were twinkling.

"Jeez. So full of yourself hmmm". He said making me smile too. I pulled him in my embrace, tucking the strand of hair behind his ear before lifting his chin up.

"You have so much to discover about me. And we have the lifetime to spend time on it". I couldnt help but ghost those cherry lips as a promise and well, he promsied me back.

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Tee POV

I dont know if this is fast or slow. Too soon or too late. But i want to trust him. For once i need to hold myself back and bound to feel, what does falling in a relationship work like.

I am, or i thought i was a Hundred and Ten Percent straight. Or may be i never found a man like Tae. Captivating, Holding, Handsome and Gentle. I dont know why people call him scary. He is not at all scary. He is as soft as a cotton ball.

A little puppy he is. Goofy, playful. And not to mention that gummy smile. He is so warm. So caring. So respectful. I saw him how he dealt with his parents. Naughty, yet he remembered their place.

But i guess i know. Being strict is his responsibility to tame the rebels.

I know he was serious in the hospital before he was discharged on the weekend to start courting me. And then he went home with his mom dad.

But i want to do something. To initiate it. If it was bound to happen, then i want not to just sit there and wait like a princess. But i will make sure that he knows i have raised my hopes at him.

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Third Person POV

Tee was in his thoughts in his dorm when Copter came inside. Tee looked at him and grimaced. Two bouquets again.

"Why did you bring them inside Cop". He asked in an irritating tone.

"What else Tee? I dont know who the hell this person is. So persistent even if they dont get any positive reply from you. Wasting so much money on a cold hearted person like you.

Everyone knows you dont do releationships or boyfriends girlfriends. I am just curious Tee. Arent you"? Copter asked him.

Tee sighed in deeply. He pinched the bridge of his nose. He wasnt curious anymore, it had become a headache for him. But now, he was tired. He had done everything to trace and know who was the person behind all this stalking, and all it ended at a zero.

He knew now, what he had to do exactly to make everyone step off only if they were that intelligent.

"Uhmm. Copter, call Thanitt. I have to talk to both of you". Tee told him and Copter fished out his phone although he had few reservations.

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"Tae. Have you packed the bags"? They had just finished their dinner when Tae's mother asked him.

"Yes mom. All packed. Max will come and pick me as my bike is at the dorm". Tae replied.

"Tae. Now tell me who is Tee Jaruji"? His dad spoke after a while. Tae looked at him and took a deep breath.

"Dad. He.... He was a university fellow but then we became friends during our Sotus medical camp". Tae told in a careful tone. His father tsked holding his glass of wine.

"You know thats not what i asked Tae".

"I know Dad. I know you and Mom know how i feel about him. But i am still not sure Dad". Tae held his head in his hands.

"But why Tae"? His mom asked patting his shoulder.

"Mom he was a womanizer. Changing girls. Just like me. The only thing that i am bi and he is straight. He has allowed me to court him properly, but i am scared mom dad.

He is way out of my league. So diligent, so intellegent. You know the reason why i didnt join medical. It requires so much perfection. And he is perfect mom. He doesnt even need to do anything and everyone would fall down on their knees to worship him you know.

I dont know if i can ever match him mom, but i dont want to lose him. He is the only one i want mom dad. And i dont know his heart". Tae said helplessly.

"Then prove that you are a man. Prove it that he wont need anyone else but You. I dont care he was womanizer or casanova, because i know my son can melt his heart.

And never bring out his past again. Because you cannot lay a new relationship on the weak columns of the past.

I am with you son and i would support you because i agree your mom was right". His dad winked making Tae look at his mom who was smiling looking at her husband.

"About what"?

"Its good to have a doctor in the family of engineers". His dad chuckled making him laugh along his mother.

"I am gonna make him mine. Not any, but only Doctor Tee Jaruji is best for this family". Tae said in his determined tone. He had tamed so many rebels, Tee, he was just an ice prince. And he had to just melt the ice around him.

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Yayyyy. I managed to finish this chapter earlier.