Chapter 17. Surrendering.

Tee was dumbfounded. It took him long to register and digest whatever happened outside the room. His mind was blank. He knew he should leave the place as soon as possible, but his body was frozen.

His parents wanted to snatch him away to an arranged marriage for their business. And Thanitt, his best friend, he did it all just to impose on him. He had saved himself for his life partner, who was Tae, and Thanitt wanted to own him just because he thought Tee always stood by his side.

How would he face his friend now? How would he face Tae now? He was scared, insecure. He wanted to shout. He wanted to scream. But there he was sitting, face in knees. Not to produce even a single sound.

Where would he go after Thanitt used him and threw him away? And Thanitt was right. Who would accept a person who was molested and abused. Tae didnt deserve it.

"You won Mom Dad. You won Thanitt. You took my Tae away from me". He talked to himself as few tears rolled down his cheeks but he wiped them away.

He knew Thanitt could do anything to open the door, he might break it too. But .. He stood up, took out his luggage bag and packed all his clothes and books. He still had his old dorm with him and he had decided he would go there to live alone.

Once he was sure he packed everything he turned around but his heart thumped out loud when Thanitt knocked at his door.

"Tee. Come on. Dinner is ready. Am hungry. Lets go". He informed and left as soon as Tee choked an OKAY.

Tee took a deep breath before unlocking the door. He was cautious that may be Thanitt would just jump on him and... He shuddered at the thought.

Thanitt was setting the table and smiled at him, ushering him to sit.

"How you feeling hmmm"? He put his hand on Tee's forehead to check any temperature. Tee forced every inch of his body not to flinch. If it was any thing from the past, he would have clung to him. Ordering him around for food and ice cream. But no more. He had lost his friend. Or may be Thanitt was never his friend.

He licked his dry lips and unconsciously caught Thanitt, staring at his lips too.

"Am good. And hungry". He gulped down and proceeded to sit on his chair. Thanitt kept a low conversation during dinner while all Tee wanted was to run away.

"Thanitt. I want to talk to you". Tee said once they finished the food.

"Hmm what is it"?

"I.. I want to go back". Tee said in a calm tone although he was shaking internally. Because he knew Thanitt would be provoked. As expected, Thanitt looked at him with confused expressions.

"Where? To your Ex who broke up with you"? How Tee wanted to slap him hard for using the hatred for Tae.

"No. Ofcourse not. To my old dorm. Its been days and i want my personal space back". He spoke in a composed tone.

"But why. Why you want to leave me"?

"I am not leaving you. I am really grateful to you for supporting me at the time of need but now i want my life back. Dont worry i will always be there in the university, we will always hangout like before.

I have packed my bag. Most probably i will leave tonight". Tee said in a calm voice. Thanitt was silent. Not even a single word. Tee chose it the best time to take his bag and leave and he did exactly the same.

He checked for anything left and left the room only to be held by Thanitt.

"You are not going anywhere". Thanitt held him by his upper arm..

"Come on Thanitt. Am not leaving the world. Just going back to my dorm. 5 minutes drive yeah"? Tee forced a smile.

"I said. You are not going anywhere".

"Thanitt. You are hurting me". Tee saw the hands tightly gripping his arm.

"Hurt? You are hurt in my hold? You should feel safe and secure in my arms. This is the most safe heaven for you. No one can take care of you more than me". Thanitt said, caressing his hair, his neck.

Tee felt lots of ants crawling on his skin.

"You know, your mom dad came. They said they want to take you away from me? That they have arranged a wedding for you. But i chased them out Tee. How could i let you go Tee. I have waited for so long to have you with me. Living with me. And today you are here. I wont let you go anywhere". Thanitt was talking like coaxing a little child.

"I have endured so much Tee. Looking you playing out with girls everyday, it pained my heart. But i was okay. I knew it was a game for you. But where did Tae come from huh? It should be me. It should have always been me. No one can know you better than me.

You know, i love you. Since so long. But i never said because i thought you were not into men. But why Tee. Why the hell you chose him over me"? Thanitt punched the wall beside his head.

Tee flinched at the intact and it was no where hidden from Thanitt.

"You are scaring me Thanitt". Tee choked on his tears. "Please let me go. I beg of you Thanitt. I dont want to lose my friend. I wont leave you. But please. Let me go. I never thought anything about you more than a friend. I dont love you more than a friend Thanitt.

"I love Tae. I only love him Tae. I came to you because i thought you would support me Thanitt. You said you understand me. I believe in that. I trust you. But dont do this. Dont spoil the friendship we share. I dont have any other friend but you. And you know that. Please listen to me". Tee clasped his hands in front of Thanitt.

He thought may be Thanitt would understand him, but all he saw was his rage. His eyes bruning in jealousy. His fists balled on the wall.

"Tae. Tae. Tae. I am sick of it. I hate this man. I hate this name. You listen to me now. You are not going anywhere. And especially not to him. You are mine. I will make sure he wont even look at you. He wont take you back.

Tonight, i wanted to celebrate. I wanted to propose you. But first your parents ruined the mood and now you are doing it. But lets forget everything hmmm.

I have rings, i have wine. I have you. Its a beautiful night isnt it. Just you and me. Lets not waist it". Thanitt was talking in a low tone, making Tee shiver in disgust and fear.

He tried to push Thanitt but he was slammed back on the wall forcefully.

"Thanitt please".....

"Why dont you listen to me Tee. You are not going anywhere. And thats it. Just give me one night. And then... I promise i will let you go. One night i am asking you". Thanitt said the words Tee hated most to listen from him.

"Fuck off Thanitt. I love Tae. I have myself reserved for him only. Only he can have me. Only he can taste me. Dont ruin our friendship Thanitt, though i know, after this point i might not be able to even see you as a friend.

I am leaving now. And dont you dare put your finger on me. Do you hear"? Tee said in a cold tone. He pushed Thanitt with full force and went inside to grab his bag.

Quickly pacing to the main door he unlocked it and just when he was about to leave, he was pulled back inside. He was shocked. Not because Thanitt had held him captive, but because the door banged open revealing an enraged Tae with his friends and Copter.

"Wow. We got an audience Tee. Shall we put a show hmmm"? Thanitt laughed in psycho. He was losing his mind.

"Thanitt. Leave Tee. He is out friend remember. Leave him. You are hurting him Thanitt". Copter took careful steps, his hands in front of him, a signal of no threat.

He could see Tee squirming in the tight grip of Thanitt. His arms were bruised. His wrist was twisted in an awkward bend. He saw how Tae wanted to beat Thanitt into pulp only if his friends had not held him back.

"Stay back. Stay back everyone or i will kill him. No one can love him more than me". Thanitt growled.

"Are you even listening to yourself Thanitt. You say you love him but you are hurting him. Those who love does not impose. Dont not force themself. He does not love you Thanitt. Dont do this. Let him live happy with his love. Please". Copter tried to pray off his hands but that only tightened his grip around Tee.

"Thanitt. I am warning you. Leave Tee right now". Tae growled low. He was really holding himself back because Thanitt had held Tee in a way that he could not reach him without hurting Tee.

He looked at Tee who looked back in his eyes. The next moment Thanitt pushed Tee to hold his bleeding nose.

"You bastard". Thanitt hissed while Tae securred Tee to his friends. He held Thanitt by his collar, punching him sqaure on face.

"How i wish to chop you in little pieces and feed to the dogs for touching and hurting my Tee. He is my love. And how dare you tried to play with him. Did you really underestimate me that i would leave him unprotected with you? When you are the most dangerous threat to him"? Tae rolled his fist again to punch him but his hand was caught.

He turned in agitation but fell silent to see Copter. But what frozen him in shock were those tears lingering in his eyes. His heart ached. As if someone pinched it. He huffed but left Thanitt's collar, who was held instantly by Copter, not to let him fall down.

"I hope he listen to you. Never bother Tee again or i would forget that he was so important to Tee". Tae raised his finger and quickly turned around to hold Tee who was crying in his arms.

"Sssshhhh. I am sorry i am bit late. Lets leave this awful place". Tae lifted him in his arms and strode out followed by his friends in the elevator.

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"How did you know"? Tee asked Tae in a calm tone, sitting in their living lounge. Their friends had just left after some late night snacks.

"Hmmmm. When you packed your bag, i had a secret camera and mic installed in it. It had the coverage to see beyond walls too. I had seen all when your parents came and heard too. I was waiting for one particular move from Thanitt although i knew it was a risk.

I was about to take police with me too but Tul stopped me. And well, its good that we reached on time and he didnt get a chance to cross his limits. Yet, i am furious enough to break all his bones apart, only if Copter had not stopped me". Tae explained..

"Why did Copter stop you? What does he had to do with it"? Tee was confused.

Tae looked at him with amused expressions. He pulled him close, almost straddling him in his lap. He removed the fringes off his forehead. Cupping his cheeks he planted a soft kiss on his lips. Once. Twice and then kissed him full on lips. He had missed Tee so much.

Tee melted in the kiss. Reciprocating him. He forgot everything beyond their arms. Tae took all time sucking on his lips before he parted off. His eyes shone in lust to see a fine thread of saliva attached to their lips. He licked those swollen lips again, settling him comfortably in his arms.

"Copter loves Thanitt. And Thanitt doesnt know. He had hidden his feelings so well but today his tears told me all. How could i hurt him when i know how to be in love. I left Thanitt just because of Copter. So.. Yeah". Tae lovingly saw him in wide eyes.

"It makes sense now. Why Copter would always be attentive towards him. Meanie. He never told me". Tee huffed cutely puffing his cheeks.

"Come on love. We have so much to catch on. Lets not talk about anyone else hmmmm. I missed you". Tae leaned in him, nuzzling his neck with his nose.

"I missed you too Tae. And i am waiting for your promise to be fulfilled". Tee tugged his hair to pull back and look straight in his eyes.

"I didnt forget it either baby love. Just a few days hmmm".

"I am waiting. And just to say am not good at waiting". Tee looked at him wiht dark eyes before attaching their lips together.