Ben turned shyly to his companion's face
In front of them is an apartment of medium size but enough for both of them to live comfortably. He let out a small sigh when he saw the other's face. Emotions piled up
"I'm sorry"
Ben didn't know how many times he'd said this since they both graduated from high school. He had a heated argument with his father and decide to move out on his own. But the reality was without Chopper's help , he wouldn't be able to handle it
"Ben also knows that after my father's death , i will also inherit the property left behind. If i dont help my lover , who else will i help?"
Chopper took Ben's hand into the room , put the suitcase they pulled into a corner , and fell on the bed. Both chose this place because it was quite convenient to the university
"I owe you too much"
Ben sighed heavily and turned to look at his lover lying next to him. Although knowing that the person in front of him was voluntary in his heart , he couldn't stop the complicated thoughts that keep swirling around in his head for so many years
"Its what i want. Its nothing"
"Chopper"
"You there , i told you not to worry. You're the one who loves me , i can't help it."
Chopper wrapped his arms around him. He was a bit reluctant at first due to stress. But after seeing the others gaze the resistance suddenly softened. Are you overdoing the kindness of the person in front of you?
"Ben do you know ho long i've been secretly in love with you?"
Chopper's voice whispered softy . At the same time , face pressed against him "Third year high school?"
"First year , term 1" Chopper replied with a slight smile "I liked you at first sight , until today"
"How can you like it in a freshman year , we don't know anything?"
Ben asked suspiciously. He rummaged through the past but had no memories. He only remembers officially gettin to know Chopper in the second semester of his first year or something like that when he started participating in school activities. Chopper and he were both members of the student council. Occasionally they will hold different events but they hardly talk much.
"Because Ben is cute."
With that , Chopper took a deep breath into Ben's shoulder making him roll over. Seeing that , the other side hugged him tighter
"No. Seriously. Why do you like me?"
"Its really because of that cute Ben. Sometimes love at first sight is such a magical thing"
"But why don't you talk to me?"
This time is wan Ben's turn to tease. He moved the person lying next to the pillow on the other side. Both sides looked at each other embarrassed but tried to hide
"Ben likes Neungdiao so clearly , the whole school knows. How dare i get close. I know i cant compare with him"
This time Chopper turned hi face away. Ben slowly put his hand on the other's face causing the two to turn to look at each other again
"Who said that. Aren't you already winning people?"
Ben smiled flatly. Chopper who seemd to be suffering gradually calmed down , rolling his eyes teasingly
"I dont believe"
"Must bleieve"
"Then prove it" Chopper challenged
"Okay"
Ben obediently put his hand on the cheeks of the person in front of him pulling their lips together. Chopper's mind suddenly stalled a bit , but it immediately responded. Meanwhile , Ben could only hear his heart beating rhythmically
Both you and the person you love have scars from the past. They come from things they are not good enough for no matter how hard they try. Ben was never what his father expected , or Chopper was always compared to Neungdiao. But no one could see but the two of them who had found each other in coldest days. They share warmth when the other needs it , and their pain is felt by the person who shares it
"We'll live a new life." Chopper whispered firmly
The last time Ben , Chopper Neungdiao , Palm met each other was the day all 4 graduated. Of course that wasn't the last time they saw each other. Chopper said so in front of all , each of them understood what it mean
The shackles of the 'the son who is not good enough' have been removed
Ben , Chopper , Neungdiao , Palm paid enough for their father's expectations. It's time for them to take charge of their own lives , wlak on the path for themselves to choose. Whether it's family expectations or not , appropriate or inappropriate. But this is the path that they choose according to their own beliefs and conceptions of life
"We are new people"
"We will live a new life"
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