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Second attempt at not sleeping apart

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mgs: zzx i know you're the organized type but I don't understand why you need to get that big ass planner and have it displayed inside the bedroom. wasn't the usual one enough?

zzx: well, i just want to make sure i don't forget anything. it's going to be a very busy month with all the important exams lined up one after the other.

mgs: I don't remember it being that busy at this time last year

zzx: me too, i was also surprised

mgs: you should just hang it here in the living room then. you study here anyway

zzx: i was actually planning to get another one

mgs: what?! are you having memory problems already? should i be worried?

zzx: no. i just want to make my goals clear

mgs: well, either your eyesight is deteriorating or your having early signs of Alzheimer's. i can't see any reason for you to have that huge planner. it's nearly the size of the door!

mgs: it's not just my study schedule you know. it's also helpful to monitor my sleep and rest because you know how important to balance things out

mgs: yeah you have a point. how was the exam earlier anyway?

zzx: i think i did good enough. thanks for letting me sleep beside you

mgs: tsk you we're just acting like a spoiled brat

zzx: technically, you're also at fault. it's already hard sleeping without you. so take responsibility

*blushes into an angry shade of red*

mgs: shut it. saying such shameless things with a straight face. you should continue studying. I'm already sleepy. * standing up from the couch*

zzx: can i sleep with you?

mgs: well... according to your planner, you have an exam tomorrow so i don't really have a choice

.... sleeping apart 1st attempt....

zzx: are you sleeping already?

zzx: guan shan?

zzx: guan shan?

zzx: i can't sleep here

zzx: can i go there? i promise i will just sleep 😢

mgs: what are you? a kid? stop bothering me I'm sleepy

zzx: aren't you cold?

mgs: i'm perfectly warm and comfortable here

zzx: but I'm cold

mgs: the sheets mom bought are thick and warm zzx

zzx: they're not enough 😔

mgs: spare me the emojis they're not gonna work. goodnight

....10 minutes later....

zzx: i can't sleep and i have this important test tomorrow. I think I'm gonna fail if i can't rest tonight

zzx: i have no face to show you if i fail this test 😞

zzx: i understand if you wouldn't want me anymore 😢

zzx: i have no other redeeming qualities

zzx: will you still prepare food for me tomorrow? i understand if you don't want to 🙁

zzx: are you asleep already?

zzx: goodnight guan shan. i miss you 😭

....10 minutes later....

*door opens*

mgs: bring your sorry ass here

*jumps out of bed to run after guan shan*

zzx: thank you!

mgs: shut it. we're just sleeping.

.....receiving gifts....

zzx: what's that?

mgs: mom sent us this package

zzx: we should thank her later. when is she going back?

mgs: next week, but she's dropping by before she goes home. she should have just brought this with her then

zzx: open it, probably some fresh fruits and vegetables so she had them sent earlier

mgs: okay, let's see...

* unboxing noises*

mgs: oh cool peaches

zzx: wow they look better than those in the supermarket

mgs: yeah, they are definitely from our relatives. I used to eat a lot of these everytime we came to visit

zzx: can we eat them now? mgs: we should eat them now

zzx and mgs: jinx

mgs: I'll take some to the kitchen *walking away*

zzx: do you need help?

mgs: no, just check if there's anything else in the box before we put the rest of the peaches in the fridge

zzx: copy that

....

zzx: guan shan

mgs: what? *shouting from the kitchen*

zzx: did your mom came to visit? *panicking*

mgs: i can't hear you

...

mgs: zzx? *going back to check on him*

mgs: what's wrong?

zzx: did your mom came by without me knowing?

mgs: *blushing intensely after remembering*

zzx: she did?! when?!

mgs: last week, the day before she went to our relatives

zzx: why didn't you tell me?

mgs: it was very early and you were still asleep. she... actually helped me prepare your lunch because you didn't have time to eat breakfast

zzx: you should have told me

mgs: how could i? right before i can tell you anything you were all * impersonating zzx smooch sounds and all* I'm going now. bye. call me if you need anything

zzx: *blushes* i didn't know! did she saw us?!

mgs: of course she did! it was so awkward after that!

zzx: now it makes sense

mgs: what do you mean?

zzx: look at this *hands him the parcel and the small note*

"While looking for souvenirs I found these bed sheets and pillow cases made by the locals here and remembered the both of you. I hope you enjoy the peaches as well.-mom"

mgs: so what? why do you look like you've seen a ghost?

zzx: guan shan... did she saw the empty bedroom?

mgs: yeah, she wanted to change her clothes. but i said it was my room!

zzx: which should have been believable if the cabinet and drawers weren't nearly empty and the bed wasn't just a bare mattress.

.....

mgs: fuck

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mgs: should i call her and explain that i was doing the laundry then?

zzx: i don't think it would serve any purpose now

....

zzx: are you embarrassed?

mgs: of course! but not because of you. i just... something like this... if your mom knew it's... embarrassing

zzx: i know. i understand.

mgs: I'm glad she didn't personally came by to give these

zzx: yeah me too. but how are we gonna thank her later? do you want to use the sheets and take a picture to send to her?

mgs: fuck and then what? take selfies of us lying there?

zzx: but it would be a waste if we don't use them

mgs: do you really think i can use them and share the bed with you without dying from embarrassment?

zzx: well, now that you mentioned it...

mgs: but what are we gonna do next week when she comes to visit?

zzx: let's just act normal. but i realized something just now...

mgs: what?

zzx: i hope the peaches didn't have any symbolic meaning to them *smirking*

....

mgs: what do you mean peach- we will use these on the spare room and you're sleeping there starting tonight!

zzx: wait, why?!

mgs: let's live in abstinence from now on! *walking back to the kitchen*

zzx: hey guan shan! she already knew we're together... don't make any rash decisions! *runs after him* and what about the peaches?!

.... pillow talk?....

mgs: I've been thinking about something for awhile now

zzx: what?

mgs: you never answered when i asked you why my workmate had your number

zzx: did you ask me that?

*starts sweating*

mgs: you know you can't lie yourself out of this one

zzx: i'm not... lying

mgs: zhang zheng xi

zzx: ok! i gave her my number

mgs: why?

zzx: because I'm sure that you won't call me if something like that happened... and admit it, I'm right

mgs: point taken

...

zzx: that's it? you're not gonna get mad?

mgs: well, not yet. unless there's something else you have to tell me

zzx: i beg your pardon?

mgs: who else did you give your contact details to?

...

zzx: uhm.... i may or may not have given it to the boss

mgs: the fuck?! who else?!

zzx: no... no one

mgs: is that your final answer? because I'm about to ask all the people in our work group chat to find out

zzx: okay okay! i give up! i gave it to 3 others but I swear I'm just worried about you.

mgs: including boss, there's only 6 of us working there so that means everyone zzx.

zzx: I'm sorry!

mgs: what did you specifically asked them? do you have a group chat where you discus-

*zzx low key throwing his phone under the bed*

mgs: the fuck zzx! give me your fucking phone right this instant!

zzx: please... guan shan don't be mad... i swear every information they gave me were purely out of concern for you *embraces him*

mgs: that's why i need to see for myself

zzx: shhhhh that's unnecessary

mgs: I'm the one who's gonna decide what's necessary or not but i know for a fact that most of the content you exchange amongst your stupid selves are completely unnecessary!

zzx: please... guan shan... *hugs him tighter*

mgs: didn't you say i can have free reign over your phone?!

zzx: *gulp* well, that was when you didn't know about this... i don't want you deleting important data

mgs: important data my ass! for all i know you could have been exchanging unsolicited photos! am i right?!

zzx: you meant candid photos guan shan

....... emergency call.......

zzx: are you alright?! does it hurt bad?!

mgs: it was just a minor burn zhang zheng xi, no need to make a fuss

zzx: but when your workmate called me she was crying

mgs: that brat, it was an accident i already told her that she doesn't have to be too hard on herself. wait... why does she have your number?

*internally panicking*

zzx: that's beside the point guan shan

mgs: ok. it hurts. thankfully the water wasn't that hot anymore. and it's just a small part of my arm, see? my hands are safe. besides, I'm a man. I wouldn't worry that much about getting scars.

....

mgs: what? you mad?

zzx: I'm not. why would i be mad?

mgs: i told you, I'm fine let's just go home ok? is your part time job done?

mgs: they allowed me to leave early since it was an emergency.

---later that night---

mgs: you know there's something I'm grateful for

zzx: what?

mgs: I'm glad it was just my arm... what would we do if this * gesturing to his torso down to his legs* got burned?

zzx *finally smiling*

mgs: so....

zzx: so?

mgs: let's show our gratitude *blushes although he said it himself*

zzx: you're injured guan shan

mgs: i'll just rest my arm like this... what? you don't wanna?

zzx: of course not! i want to... always

mgs: pffft always?!

zzx: yeah but you're hurt

mgs: you sissy! just pull my pants down already!

---in the moment---

zzx: you sure you're ok?

mgs: yeah... that's the fifth time already. stop asking

zzx: i'm just making sure... tell me to stop when it hurts ok?

........day 1 of a 4 day school trip......

zzx: i want to go home. i miss your cooking

mgs: just my cooking?

zzx: of course not 😊

mgs: oh... an emoji... someone's flirting

zzx: seriously, things like these i didn't use to mind... I'm happy eating anything edible... this is your fault

mgs: let's just say i did it on purpose. what was it they call? cheating prevention?

zzx: wasn't it "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach?"

mgs: that was the first step zhang zheng xi, we're way past that.

zzx: now i really miss you😔

mgs: hahaha

zzx: what are you doing? send me a picture

mgs: I'm with baldy, met him on my way home and decided to have a drink to catch up

zzx: i hope it's not about love problems

mgs: had a recent break up

zzx: jinx

mgs: jinx

zzx: how long was it this time?

mgs: a good 5 months... the girl got back with the x they've actually been together for 3 years... 4 months in the breakup and she met baldy

zzx: how unfortunate... tell him we're visiting a shrine tomorrow and I'll be praying for his love life

mgs: will do...

zzx: oh no the others are looking for me. don't drink too much ok? if baldy is too drunk have him crash at home instead of sending him back on your bike

mgs: yeah yeah... stop hiding from your group just to text your boyfriend. take care

...

mgs: i miss you too though

...

zzx: now i really really want to go home 😭 send me a picture asap

.... because opportunities slip by too fast....

mgs: seriously? 3 times? what are you?

zzx: sorry, just stay in bed the whole day tomorrow I'll take care of the chores

mgs: no way! this bed is a trap you sex demon!

zzx: i promise I won't do anything. I'll be too tired doing the chores all day

mgs: I'm not sure about that

zzx: seriously? I'm not a sex demon. it's your fault for being so tempting

*a one sided pillow fight ensues*

zzx: ouch! stop! i promise I won't do anything!

mgs: really?

zzx: yeah. unless of course you're the one who initiates things

mgs: dream on! my hips are killing me.

zzx: here, let me give you a massage

*rolls mo on his back*

mgs: ahhhh what are you...

zzx: shhhhh... it's just a massage guan shan. it's just a massage

...... morning routine....

mgs: here, your lunch

zzx: thank you... *kisses him on the lips*... I'm going now. bye. call me if you need anything

.....

mgs: *blushes out of embarrassment*

...... rare school break.....

mgs: aren't you going home to your family? it's a rare opportunity. you have 3 days off from school.

zzx: come with me

mgs: what? but i have work tomorrow

zzx: then after your shift. we'll spend two days.

mgs: but... isn't it weird?

zzx:why would it be weird?

mgs: no, not weird... just awkward. the last time i was there we were just friends

zzx: i understand. I'm also still hesitant about telling them about us. not because I'm embarrassed of you. i just don't know how they would react. Your mom though was very receptive.

mgs: my ma?

*silence*

mgs: what the fuck! does she know?

zzx: wait... before you kill me. let me explain. she knew it before you did!

mgs: what?! how is that even possible?!

zzx: i don't know... maybe she's just very keen on these things. that time we took your stuff before we moved here she pulled me aside and told me that she was giving me her blessings.

mgs: b-blessings?!

zzx: yes. how was i supposed to react? the look in her eyes told me that she knew there was more going on between us and she was right. do you know what she said next?

mgs: what?!

zzx: i have known for some time now. I've seen how my son's face would change when you're around or when the both of you are exchanging messages or talking over the phone. i thought it had been one sided but one day when you were staying and the two of you spent the whole night playing video games i came out of my room to check on you boys but i couldn't bring myself to disturb you. there you were, staring at my son's sleeping face so intently and it was the same way he would look at his phone when his messaging you.

mgs: *blushing intensifies* what the.... how am i supposed to face her now? and why do you have to relay every single word she said?! it's embarrassing!

zzx: guan shan, nothing has to change between the two of you. why do you think she hasn't confronted you about it? she's probably just waiting for you to tell her. but nobody is forcing you. take your time.

mgs: I'm sorry *looks down*

zzx: what for?

mgs: i don't deserve you.

zzx: you're the only one who says that. hey..stop frowning

*placing his hands on mgs' shoulders*

mgs: I'm not

zzx: are you gonna cry?

mgs: i'm not!

zzx: pffft there's more to the story actually

mgs: what?! did she say anything else?

zzx: yeah, but I'm afraid you wouldn't like to hear it.

mgs: you asshole! just tell me already there's no point in holding back now!

zzx: fine... don't get mad ok?

mgs: i'm not mad, i'm as calm as humanly possible

zzx: we both know that's a lie .. give me your hands

*mgs backs away*

mgs: this isn't a joke right?

zzx: it's not, I'm serious. i just want to make sure that you're calm and restrained in case you react negatively

mgs: fuck, fine just hold my hands already!

*holding his hands securely*

zzx: guan shan

mgs: what?

zzx: she said... zhang zheng xi... unfortunately...

mgs: unfortunately?

zzx: there's something you need to know

mgs: what?!

zzx: there's a no return and no exchange policy

mgs: .... i'm done with you

zzx: pffft

mgs: i'm seriously done with you... let me go

zzx: no, you're gonna punch me

mgs: let me go

zzx: why?

mgs: i'm leaving

zzx: no can do. like your mom said, i can't return you anymore

mgs: fine, I'm not leaving just let me go

zzx: you mad?

mgs: i'm not

zzx: hey, guan shan I'm sorry it was a joke she didn't really say that last part

*pulls him in an embrace*

zzx: guan shan

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zzx: guan shan

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zzx: guan shan

mgs: what?!

zzx: hug me back

*crack crack mgs squeezes him painfully*

zzx: argggg i already said sorry

mgs: what? I'm just showing you the extent of my love

zzx: fuck, yeah... love really hurts

................. after the deed................

zzx: do you regret it?

mgs: no. i thought i would but i don't. i mean i don't regret it i just feel like I'm taking a moment that shouldn't be mine. do you?

zzx: i'm not telling

mgs: you asshole! i swear-

mgs: guan shan, if i knew i would, i wouldn't have made the first move pffffft

mgs: you better not or i'll fucking beat you to a pulp!

zzx: sorry... sorry don't be mad. let's just lay here for awhile it's still too early * snuggles*

mgs: yeah. but we didn't get to eat dinner last night

zzx: well i had dessert so i'm good

mgs: ... dess- zhang zheng xi i swear if you're making fun of-

zzx: what? i did get to have dessert last night.

mgs: who the fuck are you? did you take anything bad yesterday? wait... you only ate my cooking yesterday.. have you been drugged at school?

zzx: drugged? can't i just flirt with you in peace?

mgs: haha you can't fool me! the real zzx doesn't flirt you imposter!

zzx: that's offensive. i have been doing so for the past year.

mgs: i- i didn't know.

zzx: don't you read my texts?

mgs: what about them?

zzx: nevermind

mgs: what about them?!

zzx: the smiley faces

mgs: the smi- pffft... you call that flirting?!

zzx: you're the only person i send emojis to

mgs: how am i supposed to know? i don't look through your phone. all this time i thought it was just you making yourself sound more human. you know when i read your texts in my head it always comes off as monotonous as zzx possible

zzx: damn it mgs i spend a lot of time thinking about the appropriate emojis. can't you at least appreciate them?

mgs: i- i'm sorry. what should i say? thank you for flirting with me for the past year zzx it's an honor.

*rolls away*

mgs: hey... hey I'm kidding

zzx: ...

mgs: am i really the only one? * hovering over him*

zzx: here, you know my password.

*scans through messages*

*blush intensifies*

zzx: what?

mgs: .... *snuggles and hugs him from behind*

zzx: is your body alright?