Fluke's Memories Part II - IX

Fluke has found a friend in Boston. The small child and him always played at the garden whenever they visit the garden. On top of that, another being visited the garden and he made friends with him. He is a forest fairy that is called, Earth.

"Look at this place! Amazing! The plants and flowers are well loved and healthy! Hello to all of you!"

"Hello to you too!" The tiny being got surprised and tried to hide behind a flower at the sudden voice. "Don't be afraid! My name is Fluke and I live here. I will gladly pass the compliment to the person who kept the garden well loved and healthy!"

Cautiously peeking at the translucent person, the fairy slowly flew near his face, scrutinizing him. "My name is Earth. I live at the forest with all the other fairies. You are a..."

"I know! I am a ghost!" Fluke brightly replied. "And I have been living here since I woke up! Well, more of I was chosen to guard this place until the owner comes back for his monthly visit."

"Do you mean you are the only person in this house?" Earth asked, circling the ghost. "You seemed happy to be given that task. That's good for you because sometimes I don't like doing my tasks!"

"Oh! Is it hard? Then you must not force yourself and rest!" Fluke replied, feeling concerned and worried for the tiny being.

The small fairy giggled at him and told him. "I like you! Let us be friends!"

"Hello, Earth! You should have come sooner! Tayn and Bosston were around earlier!"

"I was busy today. Kao was supervising me and won't allow me to visit you until I finish all my task." Earth whined, sitting on the palm that Fluke offered.

"Oh! So you have enjoyed your day too!"

"No, I did not!" Earth replied, but his light is turning pink. Fluke giggled seeing that.

Tayn has warned him before that he is not allowed to go out of the house's area and told him he is only safe within the area but not outside the gate. At first, he didn't understand why. But when he tried going out of the gate, he suddenly felt pain all around his body, like something is trying to pull him back inside.

Writhing in pain and heaving, Fluke stepped back twice and was suddenly transported inside the house. He fell unconscious on the ground. When he woke up, he felt that he had forgotten something.

When Tayn came back for a visit, he has to reintroduce himself to the younger again. And it took some time for Fluke to remember who he was. Even with Bosston and Earth, they have to reintroduce themselves to him.

"Sir Fluke, I know you do not remember, but please hear me."

"What is it Tayn?" Fluke replied, standing in front of the person who stopped at the door of the house. "Come inside. Do not think that I have not noticed how you have not set foot inside the house yet."

"I..." Tayn said, averting his eyes from Fluke to the stairs. "I just want to say I am sorry for everything... for only taking things from you, and not being able to give back. I have always, always, always regret not being able to give back the love, the time, and attention you have given us... I have always regret not being able to be there for you... to help you when you need help." Tayn's voice broke at the end, a tear escaping the confide of his eyes.

"It was no one's fault." Fluke murmured, sudden recognition on his eyes as he looked at Tayn. "And I never even thought any of you have abused my kindness." He added. Tayn slowly turned to look at him when he heard that. "I give love without expecting something in return from the three of you. I am sorry if I ever let you feel that you need to give back to me too."

"No! Please do not say sorry!" Tayn replied, kneeling in front of Fluke. "I have many things I regret that I wasn't able to show you. But I never thought you have something to apologize for to me. I am sorry for being one of the people... who chained you here. But I am thankful you came back. I am thankful you were able to meet my son, Bosston. I am thankful for the things that you have taught my son. I am thankful that I have seen you carefree without the burden you have been carrying all your life."

"Did you know why I have given you the house, Tayn?" Fluke softly asked, as he crouched down and pat the old man on his head, "it is because I know you are going to take care of it when I am gone. Though it was sudden... and my death became the reason why this house became empty and lonely, I can still see it in the garden... how much you give your time and care. See? That's why I chose you."

"I do not have the courage to live here again so Prem and Samantha bought the house from me. We had an agreement, I will continue being the caretaker of the house as we keep the house intact."

"I haven't seen them yet..."

"I am sorry... brother Fluke." Tayn said, looking up to look at Fluke who gave him a gentle smile. "Like me, they cannot force themselves to set foot in this house especially Samantha. The day that they decided to visit you, that she bravely faced her shame, you were already taken away from us. I am sorry, brother Fluke. If only I didn't stop myself and followed my instinct instead, you wouldn't be-"

"It is all in the past now. You have to let go of your past regrets, Tayn. You are still and will ways be the brother I never had. I love you and I am proud of you, as a brotherto me and Prem and Samantha and as a father to Bosston."

A month after their talk, Tayn died from cardiac arrest. Though Fluke cannot remember anything from his past again and he cannot remember the talk that he had with Tayn, he is certain that he made Tayn's burden light before he passed away.

"There is someone who will be glad seeing you again, Sir Fluke."

"But I only know you, your late father, Earth, and Kao. So who?"

"He will come today. Finally, I was successful on persuading him. You will know when you meet him."

"You have grown so much, Bosston. I still cannot believe you are now a married man and "

"A grandfather, I know. For how long are you going to say that? It's been years since you started that, Sir Fluke."

Fluke pouted as he grumbled, "Don't stop me. I am having fun teasing you. Earth has been scolding you lately, don't you know? He likes to be in-charge at the garden." He added, pout turning to a smile.

"Please keep your fairy friend away from our garden. I do not want other people to see our flowers glittering with fairy dusts."

"You do not have to worry about other people, no one will visit this place." Fluke commented, unconsciously pouting.

Bosston sadly looked at him. "Are you lonely here, Sir Fluke?"

"No! I am happy here! Just sometimes, I wish people visit this place too."

"Then wait for tomorrow, there will be people tomorrow. Wait for me at the gate."

Fluke waited at the gate, he is currently hiding at the pillar as he waited for Bosston's car to arrive. He waited for the driver to get out of the car and opened the gate before he jumped out of the pillar. "Hello, Bosston! Oh.."

Bosston watched at the side as Prem opened his mouth, trying to speak at the person he is seeing in front of him. "Brother... Fluke."

A sudden recognition appeared in Fluke's eyes again as his demeanor changed. With tears threatening to escape from his eyes, Fluke smiled wide and greeted the person standing not far away from him. "Prem, I am so glad I have finally met you again." Seeing the other trying to mouth an apology to him, but no voice escaping his mouth, he added, already knowing what the other was trying to say. "Please do not apologize. It is no one's fault. Not Tayn's, not your fault and especially not Sammy's fault. Accidents happen, life is fleeting like that. Please, free yourself and let go of the regret you have been carrying all these time."

"You do not know how long I have waited for this day to happen, to finally see you again, brother Fluke... I did not believe Tayn before but now I know he was telling the truth. Only when I can express my apology to you face to face, I can set myself free. I am sorry, truly sorry brother Fluke."

"Sir Prem, you are not feeling well right now. Please don't be too emotional." Bosston commented at the side, going to the old man to hold his arm for support.

"It is alright, Bosston. I am already an old man, I have already lived my life to the fullest. Brother Fluke, we were blessed with a daughter. I am now a grandfather and my grandchildren are already in university and will be graduating soon. Now, I am going back to the biggest regret of my life to apologize and to finally move forward." Prem replied, smiling amidst the tears falling down his face. He tried stepping forward to Fluke but suddenly he lost consciousness.

Bosston immediately called an ambulance and warned Fluke not to step closer to the gate. "Stay there, Sir Fluke. Do not get close to the barrier."

Fluke heed the command and stayed at the house instead. He waited for Bosston to tell him Prem is alright and is recuperating at the hospital before he had forgotten about that day; about Prem and how they met and talked.

"He is still sleeping?"

"Yes, Uncle Bosston. I am sorry, your vacation with your family was cut short because of us." Ohm replied, turning to the person who just entered the room.

The old man worriedly looked at Ohm before suggesting. "Why not freshen yourself first? It has been a day, young man. And Boun told me you haven't slept yet since yesterday."

"I am afraid to sleep, Uncle." Ohm whispered, lifting Fluke's warm hand and putting it on his face. His lips touching the younger's palm as he talked "I do not want to let him out of my sight. I am afraid he will be gone if I left his side."

"Do not worry. He won't go yet. He won't leave us yet... he won't leave you yet, Ohm." Bosston assured the young man.

I remembered who I am.

My parents said my name means luck to them.

I am Fluke Chantarra.

I am... why am I still here then? Tayn and Prem have already loosened my chain. But the strongest chain belongs to Sammy... My poor Princess... how long has she been suffering because of me? I did not intend for them to suffer because of me. I only need to find and talk to Samantha then I can finally be free. And she will not suffer anymore.

I can finally go as soon as I meet her. So that's it then.

I will be happy... but why?

Why am I hesitating?

What am I forgetting?

Why does my heart hurt so much knowing that I am leaving soon?

Why?

Why am I missing something?

"Are you alright?!" Ohm exclaimed, helping Fluke to stand up. The other hastily scrambled away from him when he woke up and found out he was snuggling him on bed.

"I am sorry! It will never happen again, really!" Fluke hastily said, as he bowed his head and fidgeted on his place. "I will- I will keep to myself from now on! And I-"

"Slow down, calm down, Fluke." Ohm replied, chuckling as he patted his hair. "There is no need for you to do that. In the first place, it was me who went near you and your body was just looking for something warm."

"W-warm?" Fluke asked, hiding his face on his hands.

"Yes, don't you know that you keep on shivering at night? Your temperature goes down and I was only checking up on you but you latched onto me and I cannot push you away especially when you stopped shivering and ypur pained expression disappeared."

"R-really? I do t-that?" Fluke asked. When the other gave him a nod, he hastily added. "I am sorry for troubling you! Do not worry! From now on I will stick to the couch and you do not have to check on me every night and I know you are a light sleeper but just please ignore me and I'll just distance myself fr-"

"Whoah whoah whoah, relax, calm down." Ohm cuts him, putting his hands on his shoulders and crouched down to look him in the eyes on his level. Leaning near him, he locked eyes with Fluke as he emphasized, "You are not a bother at all. I am grateful that you found my presence comforting. Please, do not think of yourself as a trouble. It is alright with me and I am willing to help you, so do not stop yourself on seeking warmth and comfort in me, okay?"

Ah.

Right.

It is because of him.

"Boun has been a bully lately." Fluke complained, pouting. The person he was talking about indignantly huff and told his cousin, "Do not listen to him, Ohm. It is me being bullied lately!"

"No Boun, Fluke is right. You have been a bully to him lately." Ohm replied, frowning at his cousin.

"Hey! Listen to me too!"

"I was listening as you tried to let Fluke do the heavy jobs earlier at the garden." Ohm rebutted, patting the space next to him on the couch, he called for Fluke to sit next to him. When the other took a seat beside him, he patted him on the head and glared at his cousin.

The said cousin cannot contain his shock. He looked at the both of them with wide eyes and opened mouth. He watched as Fluke's pout was replaced by a grin and before he can called out the younger from his acting, Fluke turned and buried his head on Ohm's chest. At the same time, he heard his cousin stifling a laugh as he hide his face on Fluke's hair. Both bodies were shaking because of stifling their laughter.

"I can't believe the both of you!" Boun exclaimed

His words only made the roommates laugh louder, finally not stifling their laughter.

Stomping his feet, Boun walked out and went downstairs.

It is because of Ohm.

and Boun.

"You are home!" Fluke exclaimed happily, hugging Ohm tight.

Laughing, Ohm reciprocated the hug and asked, "You are that happy?"

"Yes! I miss you! And Boun."

"Am I just an afterthought?"

Fluke looked to the direc4ion of the voice and found Boun leaning on the door frame. In a serious voice he replied, "Yes."

"I won't give you this then." He replied, walking away.

"I am kidding, Boun! You are the best! Come back here!"

The people who taught him it is alright for him to be himself, it is because there are times when he unconsciously withdraw himself and fears being judged.

The people who never forget to remind him that he is enough, and should not try to change who he is.

The people who quietened the insecurities that he never thought he had.

"You are enough. You are more than enough."

Fluke looked up at Ohm, confused at his statement. They are currently watching a movie. The movie is about the heroine freely giving her love and time to her friends, her family, even to the people she only knows by name. But dislikes and cannot love herself as much as she freely gives it to others.

Look in the mirror

Now that's another story to tell

I give love to others

But I give myself hell

"Repeat after me, I am enough, I am more than enough." Ohm said, looking Fluke in the eyes. When the younger only blankly stares at him, he repeated "Come on, I am enough, I am more than enough."

I'd have to tell myself

"In every scene there's a perfect plan"

Everything I hoped to be

I already am

"I am enough. I am more than enough." Fluke murmured, waiting for Ohm to explain why he has to say the phrase.

"Good. You have to remember that. Because I love you as who you are and you are more than enough for me."

"What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing. Just thought I have to remind you that. Also I love you. So no need to look at the people on the television and compare yourself."

"How did you-" Fluke hit Ohm on the shoulder and hid his face on Ohm's shoulder and scream in embarrassment.

"Sshh" The older said, hugging him. "No need to get embarrassed."

A flower is a flower

It doesn't have to try to bloom

And light is light

Just knows how to fill a room

"Did it ever cross your mind that you have to keep things to yourself too?" Boun suddenly commented, confusing Fluke. It's only the both of them today because Ohm has to go to the office to get the files that he needed to finish as soon as possible.

"What do you mean?" Fluke asked.

"I meant, think about yourself too. Before you worry about other people, you should worry about yourself first. There is nothing wrong with that."

"I know that."

"It's good that you understand. In addition, there is nothing wrong with you. So do not step back." Before Fluke can ask what's wrong with him, Boun added "Do not fear being judged. People will look at you and they might judge you, but you do not have to worry about how they see you. Also, just tell us if ever they tell you something offensive or a compliment. They are mine and Ohm's team, we can control them and punish them for you."

Goodbye makes a love so sweet

And love is love so it can teach us

We already are what we are

And what we are is beautiful

And strong enough

And good enough

And bright enough

"Hey, what's the matter? Did something happen while you were alone in here?" Ohm softly asked, backhugging Fluke who got startled at his sudden action.

"Eh? Nothing is wrong though?"

"Something is wrong." Ohm replied, frowning. "Now, tell me what's wrong?"

"Really, nothing is wrong." Fluke insisted, trying to turn around from Ohm's hold. When he succeeded on facing Ohm, he added. "What's the matter?"

Ohm sighed. Keeping his eyes on Fluke, he told the younger, "Do you know? You have the habit on fluttering your eyes left and right when you lie. And I can read you easily. You unconsciously furrowed your brows and zoned out when something is bothering you. When you want to hide it from us, you smile but it won't reach your eyes and your eyes look dull and not sparkling. All in all, you have a bothered demeanor. Now, tell me what's wrong?" Ohm instructed, ceossing his arms.

Fluke averted his eyes and murmured, "Nothing is wrong."

"You just clarified that something is wrong."

Fluke glared at Ohm then, eyes starting to water as he repeated "Nothing is wrong."

Surprised by the reaction, Ohm hugged Fluke and caressed his back. "Tell me, how can I help when you won't tell me anything at all?"

"You cannot help because it is nothing." Fluke replied, muffled by Ohm's shirt. He encircled his arms around Ohm and hold onto the older's shirt, crumpling his dress shirt in the process.

"If it's nothing, then why are you tearing up? That only means you are hurting. Please? I want to know what's hurting you so i can help you. I cannot see you in tears and not do anything about it."

"It is because you are like this that I want to be selfish with you. I do not want others to have you. I want you to be mine only."

Ohm confusedly said, "But I am only yours, though? And I assure you I am always making it clear to everyone that I am in a relationship and very much in love with my lover. I do not even look them in the eyes or check them at all."

"That's true." Fluke heard Boun's worried voice at the side, "I do not know what happened that make you like this, Fluke. But Ohm has never, even before you two started a relationship, he has never let anyone, especially our clients, feel that he is someone they can flirt with. Working hours is working hours, I strictly implemented that within our firm. Me and Ohm are not exempted to that rule. Though you are an exemption to that rule because I always let you distract us."

"What Boun is saying is the truth. And-"

"And did you know Fluke? That his screen lock is a picture of you sleeping engulfed with your blanket? And his wallpaper is still the same, the picture that I took back then when we were watching the sunrise. And did you know that his notification tone is you saying "I love-"

"Yes, Boun. He knows!" Ohm cuts his cousin, grumbling. But being exposed is alright when he felt Fluke shaking with laughter in his embrace. "Now, tell me who made you feel this way?"

Fluke tightened his hold around Ohm before loosening it and muttered, "Mark said a client came back and specifically asked for Ohm. Though Mark assured that you remained your distance and stayed polite to her, he also told me to visit you at the firm so people can stop hitting on you. I know Mark's intention was good... but I cannot help thinking about how there are many people you can easily connect with, you will meet someone you can bring anywhere, you know? So why stick to me when you can choose other people, a normal person."

"I am sorry if I made you feel you are not important enough. But please do not doubt my love for you, do not doubt your love for me. So what if we have limitations? So what if you're stuck and cannot get out of this house? And you are a normal person, do not think otherwise. So why not you? Fluke, as long as it's you... so long as it's with you, it is enough."

Boun gently looked at the couple in front of him. He walked towards them and patted Fluke on the head. In a soft voice, Boun said "Do not doubt yourself anymore. And I like you with Ohm."

I want to free myself.

I want to free Samantha from regrets.

I want to stop her from hurting.

But I do not want to hurt him.

I do not want to leave him.

I do not want to hurt him.

I do not want to leave him.

"You know, I hope you will not forget about me." Fluke murmured, burrowing his face on Ohm's neck. The older has his arm on his waist and his hand on his head, caressing his hair. A blanket is covering their naked bodies as they listened to Ohm's piano playlist.

"I promise you, I will not forget about you. I am more worried that you will forget about me though."

"Me? Forget? Never" Fluke replied making the older laugh.

Ohm laughed as he squeezed him and asked, "Did you just quote Peter Pan?"

"Yes"

"When the time comes, I hope you will choose to free yourself and not hesitate. Because I promise you, in our next life, we can grow old together."

As soon as he said that, the piano music ended and another song started.

Looking up with teary eyes and soft smile, Fluke asked You really promise?"

"Well, yes. Because I believe this is just the start of our story. Though our first book will be short, in our next book of life, it will be a long one. We will be together and will grow old together in the next book of our lives."

"But I want to grow old with you in this life too." Fluke mumbled, smiling amidst his sorrowful face.

"Don't stop yourself. It's alright to cry." Ohm said, engulfing the younger in a hug. "I want to grow old with you too. But not in this life. Because I want to see you free. I want to see you and bring you to other places too. I do not want to lock you inside this house. You have to set yourself free, Fluke. Because I am becoming more and more selfish. I want to let you see and experience more things and places too, Fluke... there is more out there than within this area. But we have many limitations right now, I cannot risk going against what Uncle Bosston told us because I do not want you to suddenly disappear."

I want to grow old with you

I want to die lying in your arms

I want to grow old with you

I want to be looking in your eyes

I want to be there for you, sharing everything you do

I want to grow old with you

"Ohm..."

"So please do not hesitate. I do not want you to leave but I will gladly let you go for your sake."

"Alright, I won't hesitate." Fluke replied, kissing Ohm's neck.

"And I wish and I hope please you have to promise me that you will not forget that you have already promised yourself to me in our next lives." Ohm added, squeezing the younger again.

Giggling at the comment, Fluke happily replied. "I will never ever forget my promise. You have me in this life and you will have me in our next lives."

"I promise too that you will have me and I will only have you." Ohm replied, holding the younger's jaw and lift his face up to kiss him on the lips. "Promise sealed and stamped."

"Again, sealed and stamped it again and again." Fluke shyly replied, eyes on thè older's lips.

"I will gladly do it." Ohm replied, moving until he has the younger under him. "I will gladly do it everywhere and all over your body too." He addressed the younger who only laughed at him.

Fluke's giggles became moans and gasps within a minute.

I remember.

Thank you, Ohm.

I love you.

I am glad I met you.

How lucky I am that I met you.

Fluke opened his eyes and immediately noticed Ohm who is sitting on a chair near him but has his head lying on his chest, sleeping. His back will surely hurt later. Slowly, Fluke lifted his hand and started tracing the older's face. He started tracing his eyebrows, then his nose and cheek, he then started tracing his lower lip. When he started tracing his upper lip, Ohm's eyes blinked open. "Hello, love." Fluke whispered, his eyes not leaving Ohm's and finger not leaving Ohm's upper lip.

Fluke felt the exhale that Ohm released before the older gripped his hand and kissed the back of his hand delicately. Then Ohm sit up and cupped Fluke's face with both hands. Leaning down, Ohm kissed him on the lips hard.

"I am glad. We were so much worried about you." Boun commented, watching the couple who are stuck to each other like their bodies were glued together, Ohm is leaning on the headboard and has Fluke on his embrace, leaning on his chest. Actually, when Fluke woke up earlier, he was also in the room that time. He was about to announce his presence when Fluke started caressing Ohm and he cannot disturb them then.

But, when once again, Boun witnessed them kissing, eventhough he doesn't want to intervene and just let them be, has to tell them to stop because Fluke just woke up and no matter how much the younger is so into the kiss (Fluke was the one who grabbed Ohm's head and gripped his hair) , he needs to - no, they need to take it slow. Maybe later they can do it, but not when he just woke up after a day and a half of sleeping deeply. (Big brother Boun is strict like that... not that strict, Ohm!)

"I am sorry for worrying the both of you." Fluke replied, tightening Ohm's arms around his waist. "But I am fine now."

Boun decided to just ask him directly "So about grandma..."

"I know." Fluke softly replied. Gripping Ohm's hand, he asked "Is Sammy alright?"

"She is alright. She already woke up this morning and I am planning on bringing her here anytime this week. Is that- is that alright with you both?" Boun has to asked, not just Fluke but also Ohm. Because even though they should be counted as one, decisions like this should be counted as two.

Fluke did not reply immediately, he turned to look at Ohm first, asking him through his eyes if it's alright. But Ohm only smiled at him gently and said, "We talked about this before. And my answer is still the same. This time, I will let you decide."

Not averting his eyes away from Ohm, Fluke replied to Boun "Can I have Ohm for a week first before we let Sammy and I meet?"

"Of course you can" Boun replied at the same time Ohm pulled Fluke for a hug. "Of course you can have me."

Bosston visited them the day after with Fluke looking at him in a new light.

Clearing his throat, Bosston asked "What is it, Sir?"

"Thank you, Bosston. Tayn really has a good son. I told your father once and I am going to say it again, I am proud that Tayn has raised a good son in you. Thank you for everything, my old friend."

"Sir Fluke, you have finally remembered."

"Yes, I have remembered everything now." Fluke replied. Standing in front of Bosston, he hold his hand for a handshake. "Do not worry, everything will be fine. I remembered what Tayn told me before. And I can finally choose what to do. Just give me this week with him then you can do the rest afterwards."

"I am glad, Sir Fluke. And I am glad you have met them. I am quite certain you are going to choose the right solution and I know they influenced your decision on what to do right now. Just do not waver and stick to your decision. The pain he will feel... the pain they will feel will be worth it in the end."

A knock on the door stopped their conversation. "Hello, you both done talking? The food is ready." Ohm said after opening the door.

"I am done talking and catching up with an old friend!" Fluke jolly replied, running towards Ohm and embracing him.

Ohm softly hug him back as he replied, "Ah, I knew you were an ancient one."

"Hey!" Fluke exclaimed, releasing Ohm and taking a step back from him.

Ohm laughed seeing the younger one pouting and frowning at him. He then pulled him back towards him, hugging him tight as he called Bosston. "Let's eat now, Uncle Bosston before Boun finished the food. It's his favorite you see."

"Why is my name being mentioned in there, Ohm?!"

Boun only heard their laughter, they didn't reply to him.

Sitting at the living room, Boun observed the couple who are softly talking at the patio, eyes not leaving the other for more than a second, their hands already entwined even before they sat. The scenery with the garden as the background made the surrounding more appealing to Boun's eyes. Taking his phone out, he snapped a picture of them and send it to their phones. He has a smile on his face when they looked at their phone and turned to look at him in unison. Ohm gave him a thumbs up while Fluke sweetly smiled at him.

"How is Madam, young Boun?" Bosston asked, taking a seat beside him.

"Grandmother is fine, Uncle. She is at her home with Mom and Dad right now. They said she cannot be left alone because she might have an attack."

"And you didn't tell them that?" Bosston asked, inclining his head to the couple outside.

Boun sighed and frowned. "I cannot tell them that or else both will not have this kind of goodbye."

"You are torn, aren't you young man?"

"Yes, Uncle. Because it was not supposed to be like this. I was hoping they are going to reach 1 year first... but plans won't always be followed because of unaccountable things happening in between that time frame that you have alloted. Really, it was just an accident in my part and I was confident an impact that will made him react will need a face to face conversation."

"Do not worry about this things anymore, Boun. You have set their fate already so let's live it to Time now. The only thing we can do is wait... and be there for everyone."

"Ohm will..."

"Your cousin, as what I can see, is a strong and determined young man. Whatever he said, whatever promises he made, he will face them and will achieve them. But I have to apologize for hurting him when the time comes. And you will be hurt too. You love him and you dote on him too much. Are you ready to not have the presence of the young man who was once a wary presence that you have to guard yourself with but now become an important figure in your life?"

"Once my brother will always be my brother, Uncle Bosston. So even if he finally disappears and leave us, he will remain as my younger brother. Though literally, he is my grandfather " Boun laughed, adding "as long as the album I have collected won't magically disappear, I will forever be grateful for him."

"You have to always remember that i love you. And hold on tight to the promise that we made together." Ohm softly said, glancing at Fluke who has his eyes close as he listened to him play the piano.

With a smile on his face, Fluke replied "I promise. I will hold onto you tight. You can have my blue box. I have things I put in there for you.. Ohm, can you play Brahm's Lullaby again?"

"I will gladly play your favorite, young Sir." Ohm replied, dropping a kiss on Fluke's forehead. He then started playing the lullaby with a smile on his face.

"Wait, wait, wait. Record it! Let me record it first!" Fluke took Ohm's phone and with his signal, Ohm started playing.

"May you be lulled to sleep by this song." Ohm softly commented. The younger gave him a nod, not trying to make a sound because he is recording the song. "I love you." Ohm softly said, grinning at the immediate response he received from the younger. Fluke belatedly realizing that he has disrupted the recording he is making. He made a face, making Ohm laugh.

In the end, they stopped the recording and went outside to have a picnic in the garden instead.

Through the endless daydream,

I saw you on the way back

There I walked wilth you in my arms

Through the blurry darkness

Who's veiling on the twilight

We've been far away from my fears

In the garden surrounded with bed of sunflowers and daisies, two people are lying on the blanket and kissing each other passionately.

Gasping for air, Fluke hold Ohm's head and keep it still above him. "Alright, no more. Enough already before we cannot stop ourselves anymore. We are out here, Ohm. And think about it, the flowers will gossip this to Earth."

"Don't worry, because I do not want anyone to see you naked. You are all mine afterall, only mine." Ohm replied, attacking Fluke's neck, making him burst out in laughter.

"Just you wait! I will find where it tickles!" Fluke exclaimed, still laughing.

"I am ticklish down there but if you tickle me down there, then I do not have any choice but to carry you upstairs, your pick."

With wide eyes, Fluke smacked Ohm's chest. "You are not ticklish down there!"

"Ooh, you would know~" Ohm teased. When the other continued smacking him, he added, grabbing the younger's hand and keeping it up above his head. "Alright, alright. What i meant is my knee and leg. No need to get shy~"

Somewhere else I'll see you

Our days be like a blossom

Blooming all around you so bright

By and by I'll miss you

And your laugh like a sunshine

Fading into shadow of tears

"You really love teasing me!" Fluke whined

"Of course, because you are cute. And I love you so" Ohm replied, letting go of Fluke's hand and pulled him in his arms, spooning him. "I really really really really love you. With all my heart and soul."

Turning on his hold, Fluke dropped a kiss on Ohm's chest, right where his heart is and replied "I love you too. I am glad I met you. Thank you for meeting me. Thank you for being with me." He dropped another kiss, adding "I am glad i met you. I am not abusing the phrase but i just cannot contain it. My love for you is oozing in my heart, I love you so much."

All around me is your light

With you everything so shines

How come we'll leave all behind

Cause your love is falling in my heart

And I'm falling for you

Falling with broken wings again

"Everything will be alright, do not worry." Ohm muttered.

"I didn't say anything." Fluke replied, leaning on Ohm's chest to listen to his heartbeat.

"But you are thinking about it."

I could just go with you

Between our time

Where they can't find us somehow

You could just come away

With me out there

Where we could dream away

All day

"I am Boun's grandfather. I am that old." Fluke suddenly said, chuckling.

"If we counted the years and added it to your age, yes. But your time was frozen and just recently unfrozen so if we only count your age, you are not old." Ohm replied, caressing his hair. "Still want to grow old together with me?"

"Hmm." Fluke replied with a nod, muffled by Ohm's shirt when he dropped another kiss on his chest.

Fond by the action, Ohm couldn't help but ask "What are you doing?""

"Kissing your heart. And assuring your heart that I will always be here with you."

"I know you will be. I already pocketed you in my heart."

"And I am saying sorry for hurting you. But it will be worth it in the end."

Hush now my angel

I will always be with you

In your pretty smile

In a glow of tears

Out across the frosty night

I will be there with you

"Because you are worth it. Hey, I did not forget my promise to you. We are going to have the date you wanted; to visit your top 3 that became 6 flower fields in Japan."

Fluke laughed, his eyes shining "You already have a plan?"

"I already have a plan." Ohm softly replied. He gently smiled at the person above him, giving him a smile even though tears are dropping on his face. Ohm didn't mind the tears dropping on his cheeks, he only wiped the tears on Fluke's face.

"Will you wait for me? We will watch it together." Fluke said, voice breaking but there's a smile on his face.

Maybe someday

you'll wake up alone without me

But don't cry again

I'll be waiting here

Where the moon is on the rise

As the olden days

"I will wait for you." The older softly replied, cupping the younger's face and leaning up to kiss him on the forehead. "You do not have to worry, you do not have to doubt, I will be there always."

"And I..." Fluke replied, biting his lower lip to stop himself from crying before he calmed himself and repeated what Ohm said. "I will wait for you. You do not have to worry, you do not have to doubt yourself, you do not have to hesitate. I love you. I will be there always."

Maybe you'll always breathe in me

Ever in my heart

All the little pieces of you

Look how they shine above

Come away with me tonight

We'll be dreaming away there

Always

"Always" Ohm repeated.

Together, both leaned in and sealed their promise.

Day 3 of the 7 days Fluke asked from Boun.

No one talked about the remaining days,

No one talked about the upcoming days,

They only focused onto the present day, not thinking about tomorrow.

When Fluke asked for a week from Boun, he decided that he wants to stay with them too.

So, just like any other day from the household, the housemates are loud.

"Boun! How come you have no stamina already?!" Fluke exclaimed, laughing at the gasping person lying on the floor. "It's still the third song! You are so weak!"

"Well, I am sorry i do not have the same kind of exercise the both of you do! With the kind of energy you both always have, I bet one round is not enough- hey! I am only saying the truth!" Boun exclaimed, laughing when the younger kicked him again on the shin. "Yah! Ohm! Collect your husband! Stop playing deaf!" He called for Ohm who is casually drinking avocado shake at the table.

Ohm looked at him and answered, "Do you really want me to collect him already and drop him to our bed? I thought you want to have some time with him?"

"On a second thought, nevermind." Boun replied, grinning when the other attacked his lover instead of him. "Attack lower, lower, on the shin only, Fluke. You both need the thing below the belt. Be careful."

"Ahh! Cousins indeed!" Fluke shouted, throwing all the plush pillow at Boun. "I don't care, you clean your space after I throw all of your things!"

"Oh, this is war." Boun replied, picking the pillows on his side and aiming them at Fluke.

Ohm, who retreated on the side, only looked at them with a smile, cheering for Fluke everytime he was able to hit Boun. Suddenly, his phone rang and he picked up the call. "What?" Ohm whipped his head to Fluke when the call ended and hastily walked towards him. Grabbing him on the hand, he dragged him to the stairs leaving Boun and Fluke confused.

"What is it? What's wrong, Ohm?" Fluke asked, rubbing the arm of the person who is holding his hand tight.

As if going back to his senses, he apologized to Fluke and leaned his body on the handrail and pulled Fluke for a hug. "I am sorry for suddenly pulling you." He then looked at Boun and told him, "Uncle Bosston called. He just said grandmother called him and asked him to drive her here. He is currently on his way to grandma's house as we speak."

"After all these years, Sammy is finally ready to visit the house and me?" Fluke hopefully asked, then his hopeful expression broke when he added, "B-but I haven't completed my 7 days w-with"

"It's alright. Sshh, it's alright." Ohm replied, hugging the younger tight who started tearing up.

Songs used: Jewel - What You Are/ Westlife - I Wanna Grow Old With You/ Lasse Lind - Hush🐻🐹🌻💐🌷🌼🐥🐯

A/N: Surprise! 🧚🏻‍♀️Thank you for reading this chapter!! I think Chapter X is the end. 😆🤭😭😭😭💜🙏🏻

Thank you always for reading!!😭😭😭

Let's hold on! 💜

Let us keep on wishing for them! 😭😭🙏🏻

Thank you thank you so muuuch for reading! How thankful am I?🥺🥺

I am going to follow my original plot by the way, so please let's hold on till the end 💔🥺🥺💜💜😭😭🙏🏻

The music I have chosen are What You Are by Jewel, Hush by Lasse Lindh and I Wanna Grow Old With You by Westlife 💜🥺