VegasPete : Chess Room (The Way You Taste sequel)

2 - Swarm of bees

Arm's POV

"Why are you here and not on the dance floor?" Porsche approached me as he grabbed a drink.

"Dr. Top has arrived. Khun Noo told me to 'grab a drink'."

"So wouldn't this be a good time for you to be around someone else?"

"..." I took two sips of my drink.

"What are you so afraid of? Vegas? He just barks."

"..." I look at him with disbelieving eyes.

"Okay... he bites too...still..."

"...I'm not afraid of him."

"So what is it?"

"Macau is too young...and..."

"Too young? How much is the age gap? 5...6 years maximum? This is not a difference when we are already adults. If you like him, you should look up to Pete and chase your happiness. But if you don't like him...you should be clear about it. It is better for him to suffer all at once and leave for another one, than to pursue an unrequited love."

"I feel confused, Porsche. Sometimes I think I got carried away by the moment and made a mistake with him on that island. But at the same time, I enjoy being with him."

"Ow, you're telling me that you two have already..."

"No! Not that far..." I feel embarrassed.

"You smart ass" Porsche gives a sly smile. "Look...sometimes we only realize what we want when we lose it, my friend. You are a smart guy, but you think too much."

"..."I sigh

"Gather courage, man!"

"Okay...okay..." "I have to keep an eye on Khun Noo."

"Where is he? "

"Outside"

"Let's go outside and have a cigarette."

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Macau's POV

"Do you see them, Pol?"

"No... they're not on the dance floor."

"They must have gone somewhere quieter, probably out in the garden. Come with me, Pol"

We were hiding behind the bushes where the crazy cousin and Dr. Top were talking.

Dr. Top was very handsome and elegant without the white coat

Tankhun was clearly flirting with him as he sipped his colorful drink. He was getting closer and closer to Dr. Top, surreptitiously.

"Do something, Pol!" I whispered to him.

"What can I do, Nong Macau?" Pol's inertia was making me angry.

"Shit..."

I came out of the bush suddenly, as Tankhun was leaning over poor Dr. Top, putting myself between those two.

"Macau?" Dr. top looked at me surprised and kind of relieved." I didn't know you were here. Good to see you!"

"Hey, Doc!" I hugged him. I'm sure I heard Tankhun hiss and then glare at me. "Come with me! ...hmn...I need to tell you something about Venice."

"I saw him yesterday. Is everything OK?"

Fuck!

"Uhh...that's the point! You tell me, doc! You tell me about it! Come with me." I wrapped my arm around Dr. Top as I led him back into the club.

As we got close to the door, my eyes met Arm's as he stood next to Porsche, who was smoking a cigarette in the smoking area.

I felt a goosebump.

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Pete's POV

My eyes search Vegas, finding him on the dance floor. He is talking to none other than that Yim and some other guys. That annoying boy AGAIN?!

That motherfuc***  told me to go straight to the table without looking around. And he blatantly left the table to head out onto the dance floor surrounded by other guys who don't strike me as straight men. Where are straight men when you need them? I suppose Vegas has already snubbed the women that have approached him. He looks like honey surrounded by bees.

I'm furious! I have to set fire to that swarm of bees.

As I'm approaching them, fuming, a hand pulls me to the side.

"Pete?!"

"Khun Kinn..." I bow to him. I hadn't seen him yet. "Have you arrived now, Khun Kinn?"

"Yeah, I was just finishing up a meeting and I came here. Have you seen Porsche?"

"I went to the restroom with Tankhun and ended up losing sight of Porsche and the others." I try to say it calmly.

Noticing my restless expression, Khun Kinn squinted at Vegas on the dance floor.

"It's been a while since we spoke, Pete. Is Vegas keeping you captive somewhere?"

"Haha, I could say that...but it's for my own safety."

Believe me. I'm the one who will hold Vegas captive somewhere without a living soul.

"If this is too much, let me know it, Pete." Khun Kinn says in a serious tone.

Khun Kinn's uneasy expression made me pay attention to him and avert my furious gaze from Vegas.

I think Khun Kinn still holds some remorse for forgetting about me on that mission at the minor family mansion. Sometimes, like now, he looks at me like he knows what happened between Vegas and me and he can't accept that we are together. I feel uncomfortable. But that's in the past and it's over for me.

"Don't worry, Khun Kinn, I'm okay." I answer kindly.

"By the way, I like your outfit, Pete. It highlights your natural beauty." Khun Kinn gently removes some hair from my face and he smiles affectionately.

"...thank you, Khun Kinn." I nod for the compliment, feeling embarrassed. I can't explain why, but I prefer when he used to get mad at me for some incompetence.

"Can I join you?" (in English) Vegas suddenly approached.

Unconsciously Khun Kinn reached down his hand from my hair to grab my wrist.

Vegas stares at Khun Kinn with a serious face, without blinking.

Khun Kinn stares at him back.

"Long time no see, Kinn." One of the guys right behind Vegas starts talking. "Is this your new lover? Gorgeous!" He raises a glass of champagne to me.

Damn.

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Author's POV

Khun Sanya and another man watch the dance floor from the top of the mezzanine.

"Is that him, Sanya?"

"Yes, that's Pete."

"Kornwit and Anakin Theerapanyakul?"

"That's right. What are you going to do?" Khun Sanya asks curiously.

The elegant man sipped his drink with a slight smile.

"Play some chess."

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