Chapter 6 I will fight for him!

NuNew's POV "Nat, get a grip already! Stop fidgeting like that!", I try to reach Nat while we are on stage performing a break from rehearsals.

When Nat and Max arrived, Nat looked like he had seen a ghost.

He's so pale.

But, of course, that could be for other reasons.

He really let Ohm bottle him up.

And Max's aura seems particularly threatening today. With him, you always can't judge what's raging inside him right now.

Is he angry?

That's for sure.

At least I think so.

I really feel sorry for Nat. Even if it's his own fault.

Zee hasn't left Max's side since they arrived.

He really is such a smart pi.

I couldn't have gotten a better partner.

Always professional, attentive and caring.

And yes, quite attractive.

I keep noticing that.

As Nat fidgets back and forth in front of me, while his complexion really starts to worry me, I stand looking at Zee and Max.

Both of them are standing on the other side of the stage talking.

Zee is having more of a conversation.

Max stands rigid and silent.

As stiff as his gaze is fixed on me and Nat.

It's a good thing Nat has his back to them.

I'm sure he'd be very insecure if he saw Max's expression.

Even more rattled.

His fidgeting is driving me crazy.

"Nat!", I reach for his arm, "Take a deep breath and just stop for a second!", I beg, looking at him demandingly.

"NuNew, I can't. My heart is just pumping too fast. I'm about to keel over!" he whispers to me.

And he comes very close to me as he does so.

Max can see that clearly.

"Nat, Max is looking so dangerous again!", I warn him, "Do you want to go somewhere else? Do you want to lie down somewhere short? It's the alcohol's fault. You should rest for a minute. The break is almost over. Today we have to hold out so long," I show him my concern.

"No, I can't lie down. I'm freaking out. I'm so excited!" declares Nat with widened eyes.

And for the first time, I really feel sorry for Max.

Even though I'm often annoyed when he treats Nat so harshly.

Like a child.

And still turns his head with his seduction games.

Nat is so in love with him.

And it took me long to finally get him to open up to me.

Unrequited love is so painful.

Especially when you have to work together almost every day.

I don't usually feel sorry for Max.

And I've been trying to convince Nat to look elsewhere for a long time. Just open your eyes and keep your heart ready for someone else.

We are still so young.

Our Pis are really adorable and sexy, but you can't mix business and pleasure.

It's hard.

And, when I see Nat so excited now, I already feel a little sorry for Max.

Nat can't seem to get the night with Ohm out of his head,

Max gaze is fixed on us.

Zee notices that, too.

He tries hard to attract his attention.

But Max only has eyes for Nat.

"Nat!", I fix my eyes on him, "Are you really serious about him? Are you really sure?", I ask hopefully.

Nat stumbles.

"Of course! You know I am! I can't help it.

It's him!

And my stomach just won't stop tingling today.

And my heart is escalating!" he tells me sincerely.

"But you barely know him. Don't be blinded by his looks. Consider what this will do to you and Max. How are you going to hide this from the public? It could destroy your career!", I appeal to his mind.

He really wants to get involved with Ohm?

Nat's eyes openly show his sadness.

"I know!" he directs his eyes to the floor, "That night with him was just so special. I feel exactly where my place is!", he explains with tears in his eyes, "When I opened my eyes, I saw exactly that my place can only be by his side!", he blushes, "And NuNew, I still have to tell you what embarrassing thing I allowed myself to do!", he starts to giggle.

I'm bursting with curiosity and excitement.

Did something happen with Ohm and Nat after all?

I actually thought I had been watching everything closely.

"Come on, tell me!" I beg, "Did you kiss him?" I grin broadly, "Tell me!"

Nat looks at me puzzled.

"If I had actually kissed him, I'm sure we wouldn't be here right now. I would have called in sick to Max and myself!" his statement leaves me puzzled, "If I had kissed him, I wouldn't stop. He would be completely at my mercy! Believe me!" his eyes blaze.

"Huh?" it plops out of me, "What?", I ask, "I don't understand!"

Nat thinks for a moment.

"NuNew, I love Max!

No matter how complicated it all is.

No matter how risky it is.

I love him!

He's the one!

And last night made me realize that again.

My heart shows me exactly where my place is.

I will fight for him!

No matter how long that takes.

I will fight for Max's love!" he says sincerely, his voice quivering.

What a turn of phrase.

My heart is about to beat to his beat.

He wants to fight for him!

I'm dying.

How cute is that?

"I thought you were talking about Ohm!", I marvel, and am interrupted by the sound of Nat's pocket.

Nat reaches for his phone and winces.

Ohm.

We both look at each other with widened eyes as the ringtone of his cell phone resounds loudly on the stage.

Ohm's call draws everyone's attention.

And only peripherally do I notice the tall figure approaching us.

"Max is coming!", I shout almost too loudly, making Nat wince in panic.

I give Zee a panicked look and he understands immediately.

And he, too, runs toward us.

Nat pushes Ohm away and thrusts his cell phone into my hand.

And I stow it away.

"What are you doing here?", Max's deep voice rings out as he puts his arm around Nat's waist from behind and pulls him to him.

What a sight.

I could scream out as much as the fans.

That sight.

Big hot Max grabbing his little cute Nat.

And the way he holds him close.

Hugging him from behind.

Which of the two is a huge cuddler, you can't immediately tell.

Max seems so warm and soft while he presses Nat against him.

Constantly seeking his closeness.

Sniffs his hair.

Kisses his head.

Snuggles up to him.

And my friend can't suppress his excitement right now.

Nat laughs all over his face as he enjoys the hug from behind to the fullest.

But the laughter ends abruptly.

"Who's calling you?" asks Max in a serious tone.

And my handsome hero saves the situation.

"Nat, you're really alive again. Yesterday I was already worried," Zee tries to start a conversation, but is caught directly by Max.

"Well, he was safe with me then. Don't worry!" replies Max, "Come on, Nat! I wanted to talk to you for a minute!", he determines and takes Nat's hand.

And to the amazement of me and Zee, he just pulls Nat behind him and off the stage.

Nat gives me a worried look and my heart just stops.

"Zee!", I croak, "What can we do?"

Zee puts his hand on my face and turns it in his direction.

Those eyes.

That calm, sure look.

That hand on my face.

"Don't worry about it.

Let them talk quietly.

There's something working inside Max.

He didn't say a word to me!

But apparently he at least wants to open up to Nat.

Let them be!", Zee tells me.

"Does he know anything about the other guy?", I dare to ask.

"No! I haven't told him anything!", Zee replies.

And Nat's cell phone starts ringing again.

Zee looks at the name and raises his sexy eyebrows.

He takes the phone from my hand and just answers it.

"Hey, Nat's not available right now. Can I take a message?", Zee's masculine voice rings out on the phone, "Okay! Bye!"

I look at him with widened eyes.

Zee smiles and pinches my cheek.

"It was Ohm. He'll try again later! So it was Ohm yesterday. And did you give anyone your number, too?" he smirks at me and peeks at my lips.

And more on the lips.

I get to look at him looking at my lips.

And again, I can't hold back my giggles.

Oh my God!

Nat and I are really lost.