ZEE'S POV

Our first day and night in Spain are over. I don't need to tell you that NuNew didn't speak to me even once, as he just wandered around the city with Nat. Today, from early morning, that little, cheeky rascal also had no time for me.

Today, for example, my dearest, albeit immature mushroom decided to be the third wheel, walking behind the remaining couple. He should really be glad that Max and Natasitt adore him, because otherwise they wouldn't allow it.

Max also suggested that I can join them, but I refused. Firstly, I have enough sense to know that they would prefer to spend time alone together. I mean, who likes it when a third wheel crashes a date? And secondly, right now, it's not the best idea for NuNew and me to be so close.

I spent the entire day at the beach - alone. I also didn't have dinner with them, and went to the hotel restaurant instead.

When I finished my meal, I was pleasantly surprised. NuNew came to my table, causing my heart to beat faster.

- Zee, we're going to the store. According to the schedule and the division of duties outlined by Max - today is our turn to do the shopping for tomorrow. - Nhu's voice was so dry... as if he was speaking to a stranger.

I got up from the table and we headed straight to "Alcampo" because, according to Google - it's the cheapest there. We can afford anything we want, but the old habits from our simple, normal life before our debut are still deeply ingrained in us.

I dislike shopping at supermarkets. I never have. I prefer to support local sellers. In my opinion, supermarkets are places where people are blindly drawn to promotions that often have little to do with real savings.

To be honest, we never had to go grocery shopping. P'Aof arranged catering for us. Meals, drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit for the whole day were promptly delivered at 8 am right to our doorstep.

When we arrived to Spain, we had to adapt to the surroundings, which also caused some arguments among us. Aof had arranged an all-inclusive trip, but Max had different plans, as he wanted us to feel at home. And how is it at home, then? Since Max moved in our house, everything has been turned upside down.

Max declared from the first day that he would take care of the team members better than any other chef, forcing P'Aof to stop the delivery of ready-made meals and instead increase the deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables. None of us complained because Max's father owns a network of renowned restaurants, so P' knew how to prepare a lot of delicious food.

Alright, that's great, but I'd like to remind that we're on vacation! Why should we eat home-cooked meals when there are so many cool restaurants around?

Even if the team doesn't want to eat at the hotel restaurant, there are so many other options in the city. I've noticed that Max sometimes likes to intentionally annoy our manager, and he's the only one who gets away with it. This time, he demanded that P'Aof carefully check and ensure that the hotel selected for us has a kitchenette in our rooms so that he would have a place to cook. Personally, I think it's a ridiculous idea, because hey, what about our all-inclusive?

And at this moment, I don't know whether to be grateful to Max or to be furious with him. On one hand, I'm irritated because I have to go shopping, but on the other, I'm going with Nong, so it all makes up for it.

I'm happy because I walk alongside the younger one, but my heart is also breaking because he treats me like air. I can't see any sense or logic in all of this.

When the two of us entered Alcampo, Nhu tore the shopping list halfway and pressed a piece of paper into my hand.

- We'll meet at the checkout. - NuNew said without even looking at me, and then walked in the opposite direction, leaving me alone at the entrance of the store.

For a few minutes I walked between the store shelves. At one point, I stopped in the tea and coffee section and noticed Nhu standing by the pasta shelf. I hid behind the rack so he wouldn't see me and peeked at him from my hiding place.

Nong patted his pockets, as if he had forgotten something. He reached for a package of lasagna sheets and checked the back of the pack for a recipe.

I'm sure that there was definitely a recipe on the package, but unfortunately, not in Thai. With a bewildered expression, NuNew shook his head and took another package in hope of finding any instructions... There was none. There weren't even any pictures.

I saw him grab another package, this time from a different company, and bite his lip in anger. He was about to reach for another one when someone blocked his way.

- Excuse me, could you move away? - NuNew kindly asked in broken English.

- No, I don't think I can. - The stranger replied in Thai, smiling brightly.

- I'm too interested in you... your choice to back off. - The boy added after a moment, and I was boiling inside. This kid was openly flirting with my Nhu.

- P'Tutor?! - NuNew smiled when he saw him. It seems like they know each other. But how, when, why, and for what?!

- For the lasagna, you will also need: ground meat, onion, tomato passata, milk, flour, and spices. NuNew, it seems to me that you don't really know how to cook.

- No way! Of course I can do it! It's simple. You just need a sword and green bamboo stolen at midnight from the fields of Tibetan monks. - I chuckled to myself upon hearing his words, but the other guy probably didn't catch on...

- What?! - Tutor didn't know whether NuNew was joking or speaking seriously.

- Yes, exactly like that. It's a piece of cake! - He continued with a serious expression.

- You just have to mix it all together and serve it with rotten apples. A wonderful addition would also be a sauce with a hint of mud from the nearby lake.

- Is this a recipe for dinner, or are we trying to kill someone? - Tutor replied, finally catching on to the joke. Both of them started laughing so loudly that other customers pointed fingers at them, asking for quiet.

- I don't want to brag, but honestly, I've finished culinary school and I know how to cook. You know, NuNew, just say the word and I can make you something delicious to eat. I'll do anything you want. - He took a few steps towards my friend, which made me angry. He was definitely too close! One more step closer and I promise I'll throw a box of Earl Grey's tea at him.

- Wow, that's great! Maybe we could... Would you like to go to dinner with me? I'm free tonight. Maybe you could take care of me a little... - Nhu bit his lip sexily, which I couldn't bear any longer. I came out from behind the shelf with clenched fists.

-  N'Nhu, do you have everything from your shopping list? - I asked, giving the boy I officially didn't know a provocative look.

- Almost. - Nong replied, still glaring at the other boy. - Just another second and I'll lose my patience! And then, instead of a box of tea, the guy will get hit in the head with a cauliflower!

- My Nhu is very busy today and can't meet with you. He won't meet with you today or tomorrow. His schedule is so tight that you'll see him, hmmm... never! -  I threw at Tutor a death stare, grabbed my friend by the sleeve, and pulled him towards the checkout.

- ...But Zee?! - NuNew broke free from my hug and looked straight into my eyes.

- You can't. - I replied a bit more gently, grabbing his hand. This time he followed me without protesting.

- Zee?? - NuNew looked at me questioningly as soon as we left the store.

- Since when am I just Zee to you? -  I asked him but didn't get an answer.

We were walking back to the hotel through the park. The paths we walked were illuminated by thousands of colorful lights strung between street lamps.

- Who was that? - Maybe I'm being nosy, but damn it, I need to know!

- P'Tutor.

- How do you know him?

- Are you jealous? - NuNew glanced at me mockingly.

- Yes! I'm fucking jealous of you! - I shouted the truth in his face.

- It's so beautiful here. - NuNew looked around, admiring the flowers glistening in the reflection of the colorful lights. His expression softened. He glanced at me with a shy smile and silently moved forward.

- Hia? - My heart wanted to jump out of my chest when I heard him calling me. For a few months, no one had talked to me like that.

- You know what, Hia? My mom always used to tell me to look for love that is true and knows no bounds... I have always loved romantic encounters. I can't imagine a better evening than this. - Nhu stopped, turning towards me.

- Would you like a drink of wine with me? - I asked, pointing to the bench beside me and pulling a bottle of wine out of the bag.

- I'm afraid we might get a fine for drinking alcohol in a public place, but... let's sit over there! Look, there's a bench by the lake. - I followed him to the place he mentioned.

- Let's admire the stars and listen to the silence... and give me that wine! It's dark enough here that nobody will notice. - Nong replied after a moment, sitting next to me. I opened the bottle and handed it to him.

- NuNew... don’t you have longer ones? - I said quietly, grimacing at his too-short shorts. NuNew shook his head in denial.

- I'll let you explain it to me now. So you're saying that this guy... - I said, running my hand up his exposed knee, waiting for any sign of resistance. None came. NuNew gazed out at the lake, sipping on the wine straight from the bottle.

- ...who exactly was this guy you wanted to ask out on a date? - I squeezed his thigh firmly from the inside and pushed it aside to make some space between his legs for me.

- Tutor... because that's his name, right? - I knelt in front of him, resting my buttocks on my heels, and raised my gaze upwards, looking directly into his brown irises... To my surprise, this time NuNew didn't avoid my gaze. I was curious how far I could go. I licked my lips in a seductive manner...

- Tutor, unlike you, seems to be easy to handle. - I took a tissue from the pocket of my hoodie and delicately wiped the spot where a few drops of red wine had just fallen... I ran the tissue over his thigh, venturing into a place I shouldn't touch without his permission.

- You see, Nong...You're being careless. Look... you've spilled the wine all over the place. - Saying this, I shamelessly pushed my hand with the tissue even higher. From the corner of my eye, I noticed how NuNew watching me closely. He carefully observing every move of mine and it gave me more courage.

- I think you really need someone to take care of you. - I squeezed his thigh again, shifting my touch to its inner part.

- Or perhaps you'd like me to-

- Mm- Hmm - Uncontrolled moans escaped his raspberry lips as I hooked my thumb on the boxer fabric, gently sliding my hand even deeper...

- Tell me that you want me. - I lightly stroked his penis with my thumb several times, then quickly withdrew my hand and sat back on the bench as if nothing had happened.

- Nunu... - I leaned in closer, getting near his face and whispering directly into his ear.

- Nhu... I'll help you... - Still whispering, I moved my lips a little lower, breathing warm air on his neck.

- Do you want this? - I asked softly, brushing my lips against his sensitive skin on his collarbone as if by accident. The boy shuddered at the pleasure sensation.

- Do you want me to take care of you? - I tilted my head back and shifted my gaze from his eyes down, noticing a clear outline of erection pressing against his shorts.

- Oh, sweetheart... - I looked into his eyes again, unable to read anything but desire in them.

- NuNew, I don't think I've ever told you this before... You're amazing, and your charm is blowing me away every day! You look gorgeous, you know?

- And you look so sexy... - Nunew finally spoke up and hesitantly placed his small hand on my chest.

- P'Zee... I want to kiss you...

- I want you to do it. - I replied with a smile and I slowly drew him closer, joining our lips in a tender kiss...

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