The café was buzzing with the lunchtime rush. Phawin moved carefully among the tables, serving drinks and pastries with his usual shy smile. Yet today, there was a subtle tension in the air, one he couldn’t quite shake.
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Achin had arrived earlier, leaning against the counter casually as always. But his dark eyes kept flicking toward the entrance every few minutes, and Phawin noticed the faint crease in his brow—a look he hadn’t seen before.
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It wasn’t long before the source of the tension appeared. Kael, Achin’s rival, strolled in with his signature confident smirk, scanning the café until he spotted Achin.
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“Well, well… fancy seeing you here,” Kael said smoothly, leaning slightly toward Achin. “And… is this the cute guy I’ve heard so much about?”
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Achin’s expression hardened slightly. “Kael,” he said coldly. “What do you want?”
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Kael’s grin widened. “Just checking in on my favorite rival… and maybe meeting the guy who’s stolen your attention.” He glanced at Phawin, eyes lingering a little too long.
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Phawin’s heart sank. The familiar warmth of Achin’s presence suddenly felt shadowed by Kael’s confident charm. His cheeks flushed pink, and he instinctively stepped behind the counter, hoping to go unnoticed.
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Achin noticed immediately and stepped closer, subtly shielding Phawin. “Phawin isn’t someone to worry about,” Achin said quietly, his voice calm but firm.
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Kael raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Oh? I think he’s very interesting… maybe too interesting to ignore.”
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The subtle tension escalated as Kael made small, flirty remarks, causing Achin’s friends to roll their eyes and Phawin’s friends to exchange worried glances. Phawin, shy but determined, tried to focus on his work, yet every word Kael spoke made his stomach twist with anxiety.
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“Phawin…” Achin said softly, placing a hand on his shoulder. “Don’t let him get to you.”
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Phawin looked up, meeting Achin’s intense gaze. “I… I’m okay,” he whispered, though his hands trembled slightly.
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Kael smirked knowingly and leaned closer to Achin, speaking just loud enough for Phawin to hear: “I think he’s cute… but does he really deserve you?”
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Phawin’s heart ached at the insinuation. Jealousy, embarrassment, and fear swirled inside him. He wanted to speak up, to say Achin only had eyes for him—but his shyness held him back.
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Achin’s expression darkened slightly, but then he relaxed, a small smirk forming. “He’s mine,” Achin said firmly, voice low but unwavering. “No one else matters.”
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The rest of the café seemed to fade around Phawin. Achin’s words wrapped around him like a shield, and his nervous tension eased slightly. Even though Kael continued to linger, teasing and smirking, Phawin felt an unshakable warmth—Achin cared.
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Later, after Kael finally left, Phawin and Achin shared a quiet moment in the now-empty café. Achin gently held Phawin’s hand. “You don’t have to prove anything,” he whispered. “Just… stay with me.”
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Phawin’s blush deepened, and he nodded, feeling a mixture of relief, happiness, and a quiet determination. Despite the rival, despite the teasing and chaos, their bond was growing stronger—and nothing could easily shake it.
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And somewhere deep down, Phawin realized that even Kael’s interference had a strange purpose: it was making both him and Achin confront their feelings, solidifying the trust and connection between them.
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and then Add to home screen.