All I Want Is You

Chapter 8

ORIGINALLY POSTED: 10/22/2019

REPOSTED: 5/19/2020

"Champ!"

Champ turned at the happy voice, a smile spreading across his face when he saw Technic walking towards him carrying a bag. "Hey, Nic. What brings you here before classes?"

"I brought you a gift from mom and dad," Technic explained, holding out the bag. "They brought home lots of sweets and snacks. When I told them how much you've helped me in my studies and get perfect grades, mom insisted I bring you some of the treats as a thank you."

Champ took the bag, peeking inside. Mr. And Mrs. Win had gone to Japan for their trip, and had brought back rice candy, ramune drinks, and other goodies. One stood out to Champ, and he fished it out, puzzled at its appearance. "What kind of candy is this?" He held up the pink wrapped candy.

Technic laughed. "It's cherry blossom KitKats. Can't you tell by the wrapper?"

"You know I don't read or speak Japanese," Champ shot back good-naturedly, ruffling Technic's hair. He studied the packaging. "So, that's why it's pink?"

"Cherry blossoms are pink," Technic said with a teasing smile.

Champ felt stupid, facepalming. "I need more sleep...heh."

Technic laughed. "It's okay. So," he hiked his schoolbag higher on his shoulder. "Want to get breakfast? My treat."

Champ let his hand fall to his side. "Sure. But next time, I pay. Hm?"

"Yes, sir," Technic saluted him.

"Cheeky brat."

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Technic immediately spotted Techno and Type as he entered the canteen with Champ. Making a split-second decision, he pointed at a table four spots away from where his brother was, right in plain view. He grinned wickedly to himself. Maybe this would be the push Techno needed to realize his feelings.

"I'll go get our food. Do you want something to drink?" Champ rested his palms on the table, bending over Technic.

Technic took advantage of it, since Techno had seen them and was blatantly staring in their direction, and raised his face until it was close to Champ's, smiling. "Sure. Anything is fine."

"Okay," Champ nodded, not realizing what Technic was up to. He walked off to the counter to get their breakfast, leaving Technic at the table.

Technic hid a smile. His plan was working. Slowly, but it was still working. He'd gotten his brother's attention.

"Ai'Nic!"

Technic's whole body stiffened at the voice he hadn't heard in over a week. He'd deleted that person's number, blocked all their social medias, and avoided him in the halls at school. He heard them walk up behind him. He closed his eyes, bowing his head slightly. What was Kengkla doing here??

"Ai'Nic, why aren't you answering your phone?" Kengkla demanded, sliding into the seat across from Technic. "And I haven't seen you in a week. Where have you been?"

Technic didn't meet his probing stare. Wasn't it obvious why he hadn't been in contact with the other?? Kengkla's actions had disgusted him. He wanted nothing to do with someone that thought raping a helpless person was the way to make them theirs. That kind of reasoning was sick.

"Ai'Nic?"

Technic finally looked up, face smooth and expressionless. "What?"

Kengkla stared at him. "What's with the silent treatment? Where have you been? I even called the landline, and your mother always says you're not there. I don't even see you at school."