The afternoon sunlight poured through the café windows, casting warm golden streaks across the polished tables. Achin sat at a corner table, a cup of untouched coffee in front of him, but his attention wasn’t on the drink. It was on Phawin, who moved around the café with his usual shy grace, helping customers with soft smiles that made hearts melt—including Achin’s.
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Achin’s chest tightened. He had always thought he knew what it meant to be attracted to someone. But with Phawin, it was different. It wasn’t just admiration or curiosity. Every smile, every small blush, every subtle laugh tugged at something deeper inside him.
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He recalled the day Kael had shown up. The jealousy he’d felt wasn’t just about Kael—it was about Phawin. The thought of anyone else teasing, flirting, or looking at Phawin the way Achin did stirred a protective fire in him.
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I like him… Achin admitted to himself, a little reluctantly. No… I love him.
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The realization hit him fully when Phawin accidentally dropped a cup of coffee near the counter. Achin’s reflexes kicked in before he even thought, catching the cup midair and steadying Phawin by the shoulders. Their faces were inches apart, hearts almost synchronizing.
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“You’re… really something,” Achin said softly, voice low, almost a whisper. “You make… everything feel… brighter.”
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Phawin blinked, cheeks flushing a deep shade of pink. “I-I… you do too…”
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Achin smiled, a warmth spreading through him that was almost dizzying. The teasing, confident exterior he always wore melted in these quiet moments. With Phawin, he could be gentle, vulnerable, and completely himself.
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Later, Achin found small excuses to be near Phawin: helping with deliveries, tasting pastries, or just leaning casually near him as they organized the café. Each interaction was layered with unspoken feelings—subtle touches, shared laughter, and quiet smiles that lingered a second too long.
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Phawin noticed these gestures and blushed furiously, but Achin saw the small signs of joy in his eyes and heart. It was enough to confirm what Achin had been slowly realizing: he didn’t just like Phawin; he wanted to be with him, protect him, and share every ordinary and magical moment together.
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That evening, as the café emptied and rain softly drizzled outside, Achin walked beside Phawin under a shared umbrella. Every brush of their hands, every accidental touch, sent quiet sparks through both of them—both magical and emotional.
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“Phawin,” Achin said softly, leaning slightly closer, “I… I think I’ve known for a while. I like you… more than I should.”
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Phawin’s blush deepened, but he didn’t step back. Instead, he whispered shyly, “I… I like you too, Achin… a lot.”
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Achin smiled, heart swelling. “Good… because I don’t think I can stop.”
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As they walked together, sharing small laughter and stolen glances, the world seemed to shrink to just the two of them. Achin realized that no rival, no chaos, no magical mishap could change what he felt. Phawin was special, irreplaceable, and the only one who could make him feel this alive.
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And for the first time, Achin didn’t just admit it to himself—he let it show, in the quiet warmth of shared smiles, gentle touches, and a bond that was slowly, irrevocably growing into something beautiful and permanent.
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