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(Phuwin also gets up, stepping closer with a sarcastic smile.)

Phuwin:“Yeah, then go! Why are you barking like a dog?”

(Pond glares, offended.)

Pond:“I’m barking? And listen… I’m not a dog! Maybe you are!”

Phuwin (smirking):“Pretty clear who the dog is…”

(Pond clenches his jaw, voice firm.)

Pond:“Watch your tone with me… I’m your husband.”

(Phuwin raises an eyebrow, leaning in.)

Phuwin (mocking):“Oh really? So you finally admit that you’re my husband?”

(Pond throws his hands up in frustration.)

Pond:“Huhhh… damn it, talking to you is pointless!Just tell me… are you coming or not?”

(Phuwin walks up even closer, looking into his eyes.)

Phuwin:“Yes… I’ll go. But on one condition.”

(Pond groans, rolling his eyes.)

Pond:“Now what’s this new drama?”

Phuwin (teasing smile):“You’ll talk to me nicely… and do everything I say.”

(Pond chuckles sarcastically.)

Pond:“Yeah right… keep dreaming.”

(Phuwin folds his arms, pouting dramatically.)

Phuwin:“Then I’m not going.”

(Pond exhales deeply.)

Pond:“Huhhh… okaaayyy!”

(Phuwin beams with victory.)

Phuwin (smiling sweetly):“Awww… that’s more like it!”

(He tilts his head playfully.)

Phuwin:“By the way… I honestly don’t feel like going… but but but… I’m only going so you don’t cling to some girl out there.”

(Pond gives him a sharp look, offended again.)

Pond:“Excuse me! Do I look like that type to you? Trust me… people crave to talk to me, but I don’t talk to anyone.”

Phuwin (smirks, teasing tone):“Yeah right… biggest liar award goes to you.”

(Pond smirks back, a little challenging.)

Pond:“Yeah, yeah… I’ll go to girls. I’ll talk to them whenever I feel like it. What’s your problem with that?”

Phuwin (shrugging):“Hmm… if I don’t have a problem, then who will? A stranger?”

(Pond shakes his head, irritated.)

Pond:“Enough! That’s it. Now please shut up… and be ready by evening.”

Phuwin (grinning):“Huhh… there’s plenty of time till evening. Come on, let’s sleep till then.”

Pond (rolling his eyes):“You go sleep… I’m not sleepy.”

Phuwin:“Okieee.”

(Phuwin walks to his side of the bed, pulls the blanket over himself, and lies down comfortably. Pond sits for a while, scrolling on his phone, still grumbling under his breath. A few minutes later, he also lies down, phone still in hand… until sleep slowly takes over.)

The room falls silent. Both of them, unknowingly, drift off to sleep—just inches apart.

[Evening – 7:00 PM]

Pond slowly wakes up from his light sleep.He rubs his eyes and looks at the clock – it’s 7:00 PM.

His gaze falls on Phuwin, still asleep beside him.In a soft, sleepy voice, Pond says:Pond:“Phuwin… wake up. Get ready, we have to go.”

Phuwin stirs a little in his sleep and moves closer to Pond.Closing his eyes again, Pond repeats:Pond:“Hurry up and go get ready.”

Without opening his eyes, Phuwin murmurs sleepily:Phuwin:“You go get ready first… then I’ll go.”

Pond insists a little more firmly:Pond:“No… you go. You’ll be late.”

With a slight hint of annoyance, Phuwin replies:Phuwin:“Huhhh… forget it. Let’s party tomorrow… tonight, let’s just sleep.”

Pond opens his eyes, Phuwin still lying right beside him.He sits up and lightly shakes Phuwin’s hand:Pond:“Come on, wake up… I’m going to get ready.”

Pond gets out of bed and heads to the bathroom.

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[A few minutes later]

Pond steps out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe.He walks back to the bed and says:Pond:“Phuwin… now wake up quickly.”

Phuwin rubs his eyes and sits up.Pond moves to the mirror and starts drying his hair.

Phuwin gets up and goes into the bathroom.When he comes out, he’s wearing a bathrobe, water dripping from his hair, sliding down his neck…His lips… soft pink.

Pond’s gaze lingers on him for a moment…Then he quickly looks away.

Phuwin towels his hair dry, picks up his clothes, and moves to the other corner.

After a while, both of them are completely ready.Pond says casually:Pond:“Shall we go now?”

Phuwin simply says:Phuwin:“Hmm.”

They leave the room, get into the car… and drive away.

Time Skip:Pond and Phuwin arrive at the party venue.

The place is buzzing with loud music, dim lights flashing, and people dancing everywhere. The energy is high and the atmosphere electric.

One of Pond’s friends walks up to them—let’s call him Pee.Pee spots Pond, grins, and gives him a warm hug.Pee (smiling):“Hey bro! Long time!”

Then he turns to Phuwin with a friendly smile:“Hi!”

Phuwin gives a polite smile and nods.

They all sit at a table.Waiters move around serving drinks, the party is in full swing.

Pee orders himself a drink. While chatting casually, Pee teases Pond with a laugh:“Pond… you’ve got such a handsome husband!”

Pond just gives a faint smile and stays quiet.

A moment later, Pee checks his phone and says:“Wait, I’ll be back… my friends just arrived, gotta say hi.”

He gets up and leaves.

Pond picks up his drink and takes a sip.Phuwin watches him and casually asks:“So… you’ve got friends here too?”

Pond:“Yeah… not too many. Just Pee. We’re not that close though.”

Phuwin:“Oh… I see.”

They sit there quietly for a bit while the music blasts and people are dancing all around. Phuwin’s eyes wander across the lively crowd.

After a moment, he looks back at Pond and says:“Pond… I want a drink too.”

Pond glances at him, surprised:“You drink?”

Phuwin smirks:“Yeah… I tried it once, with Win.”

Pond raises an eyebrow:“Just once?”

Phuwin:“Yeah.”

Pond teases him with a playful tone:“Okay… but listen, don’t drink too much. Just one glass, and even that—go easy. Otherwise, you’ll lose control and I’ll have to take care of you.” 🙄

Phuwin leans back confidently, a mischievous smile on his lips:“That won’t happen… I can handle myself.” 😏

Phuwin picks up a glass, pours a drink, and takes a slow sip.

A little while later…

Pee rushes toward Pond and Phuwin, almost yelling in excitement:Pee:“Hey Pond, Phuwin… go on! You two should do a couple dance!”

Pond raises his eyebrows and replies:Pond:“No, Pee… I can’t do this stuff.”

But Pee refuses to back off.Pee (insisting):“Come on, man! It’s just one dance. Do it!”

After a lot of insisting, Pee pushes Pond and Phuwin toward the dance floor.

Now, Pond and Phuwin stand facing each other.Pond slowly moves his hand forward and rests it on Phuwin’s waist, while his other hand gently holds Phuwin’s hand.

Phuwin gives a faint smile, placing one hand on Pond’s shoulder and leaving the other in Pond’s grip.

The music begins to play…Both start moving in rhythm.

Their eyes lock, and for a moment, it feels like time has stopped.Their faces draw dangerously close… for a heartbeat, they can hear their pulses racing together.

Slow steps… soft beats… and in between, that unbroken eye contact.

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[Dance Ends]

The song comes to an end.They step back and return to their places.

Phuwin’s face was bright red—his embarrassment and excitement were clearly visible.

The party quickly shifts back to its high-energy vibe, with people laughing, dancing, and having fun…

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[Late Night Scene]

The car finally pulls up and stops.Pond steps out, then leans in and carefully lifts Phuwin into his arms. Carrying him inside the house, he heads straight to their room.He gently lays Phuwin on the bed and says softly:Pond:“Why did you have to drink again? I knew this would happen… you can’t handle it yet.”

Phuwin was completely drunk after downing two more glasses of wine after the dance.In a slurred, hazy voice, he mumbles:Phuwin:“Umm… why are you scolding me?”Pond:“I’m not scolding you. Just… go to sleep now, okay?”Phuwin:“No… I don’t wanna sleep.”

He starts fumbling with his coat, trying to take it off. Pond quickly steps in and removes the coat for him.Then, Phuwin’s fingers move to his shirt buttons.Pond (shocked):“Wha—what are you doing?”Phuwin:“Ahh… I feel so hot… please, take it off.”

Pond grabs his hand.Pond:“Look, the AC’s on. It’s not that hot. Just wait a minute, you’ll feel fine.”Phuwin:“No… I’m burning up. Take it off.”

Before Pond can stop him, Phuwin unbuttons his shirt halfway and collapses back on the bed.Pond leans in, sighing, and starts buttoning his shirt back up. But suddenly, Phuwin grabs Pond’s hand.Phuwin:“I… I want a shower. Take me to the bathroom.”Pond:“Phuwin, the weather here isn’t good. You’ll catch a cold. Why are you feeling so hot anyway?”

Phuwin pushes him aside weakly and tries to stand up, but his balance falters. He’s about to fall when Pond catches him just in time.Without a word, Pond scoops him up again and carries him into the bathroom.

He sets Phuwin down carefully by the shower, one arm still wrapped around his waist. Then, with his free hand, he turns the shower on.Water cascades over them both, drenching them in seconds. Pond doesn’t move, just holds Phuwin upright as the water soaks his own clothes.

Phuwin can barely stand, his knees giving out. He clings to Pond, wrapping his arms around his neck and resting his head on Pond’s shoulder.Pond tightens his grip around Phuwin’s waist, breathing out a long, heavy sigh.Pond (quietly):“Phuwin…”

Phuwin:“Hmmm…”

Pond:“Now tell me… how are you going to wear your clothes?”

Phuwin doesn’t answer. Silence hangs between them, the sound of water pouring filling the room…

After two minutes, Pond turns off the shower.He carries Phuwin in his arms and looks around the room, a little restless. Then he says softly:Pond:“Phuwin… please wake up now. I can’t dress you up myself.”

Phuwin’s eyes remain shut. Pond sighs and speaks again:Pond:“Phuwin… are you even listening to me?”

Then, muttering to himself in frustration:Pond (muttering):“What the hell, man… what do I do now?”

He walks into the room, still carrying Phuwin, and gently lays him on the sofa. Quickly, he changes his own clothes, then comes back with a nightdress in his hands.

Pond:“Phuwin, here… wear this quickly.”

Phuwin slowly opens his eyes and murmurs:Phuwin:“Just keep it there… I’ll wear it.”

Pond sits beside him, unbuttons Phuwin’s shirt carefully, takes it off, and helps him put on the night shirt. Then he says with a sigh:Pond:“Phuwin… should I change your pants too? Please, just wear them yourself.”

Phuwin takes the pants from his hands and slowly stands up.Pond turns his face away to give him privacy.

Phuwin puts on the pants, then sits back on the sofa.Pond quickly grabs his hand, helping him up:Pond:“The whole sofa is soaked.”

He then lifts Phuwin in his arms again and lays him on the bed. Just as Pond is about to leave, Phuwin grabs his hand weakly and whispers:Phuwin:“Where are you going? Don’t leave me.”

Pond:“I’m just putting your wet clothes in the bathroom.”

Pond goes, leaves the clothes in the bathroom, and returns to the bedside.Phuwin looks at him and murmurs softly:Phuwin:“I’m feeling cold.”

Pond comes closer and gently pulls the blanket over him, saying:Pond:“I knew this would happen… and still, you had to shower this late at night.”

He steps out of the room and calls for a servant:Pond:“Please come and take the sofa out of the room—it’s a bit wet. And send a cup of hot coffee.”

Then Pond walks back into the room and sits next to Phuwin.The servants enter, clean up the water on the floor, and remove the sofa from the room.A maid brings hot coffee, places it on the side table, and leaves quietly.

Pond looks at Phuwin gently and says:Pond:“Phuwin… wake up. Drink this coffee; it’ll keep you warm.”

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