After finishing the cleanup, Gemini and Pond stood side by side, admiring their now spotless kitchen. Gemini wiped his hands and glanced at Pond, who looked like he wanted to help but had been politely sidelined. “Alright, I’ll make the porridge. You just... sit over there,” Gemini said, pointing to a stool in the corner.

Pond pouted slightly. “But I want to help. Maybe I can—”

“No,” Gemini cut him off, shaking his head. “You’ll just make a bigger mess. Let me handle this.”

Pond sighed but gave in, sitting quietly while Gemini cooked. Soon, the porridge was ready, and they made their way upstairs to Phuwin’s room. When they entered, Phuwin was lying in bed, wrapped up snugly in a blanket, his cheeks slightly flushed from the fever. He saw them and tiredly smiled, attempting to sit up.

“Finally, you two came, I was getting bored here” Phuwin greeted softly, his voice a bit hoarse.

Gemini placed the bowl of porridge on the bedside table and handed it to Phuwin. “Here, eat this. You’ll feel better.”

Pond sat on the other side of the bed, watching Phuwin closely, his eyes filled with concern. As Phuwin started eating, Pond reached for the medicine the doctor had prescribed, setting it in front of Phuwin once he was done with the porridge.

“Take these after you finish eating,” Pond said gently, holding out the glass of water.

Phuwin obediently swallowed the medicine, grimacing slightly at the taste. Afterward, he leaned back against the headboard, feeling a bit better. “Thank you, Pond,” Phuwin said with a soft smile, reaching out to squeeze his boyfriend’s hand. Then, turning to Gemini, he asked curiously, “Mm, Gem, what happened? Why are you suddenly here? You told me you were busy with your assignments, right?”

Gemini shifted a little, scratching the back of his neck sheepishly. “Uh... yeah, about that... actually, that’s why I came here. I needed your help with them.” He gave a small chuckle. “But now, never mind that. I just want you to get better soon.”

Phuwin chuckled lightly, raising an eyebrow. “Aii, Gem, it’s just a fever, not that serious. Why are you talking like I’m on my deathbed, huh?”

Before Phuwin could say another word, both Pond and Gemini shouted together.

“Shut up! Don’t say things like that!” Gemini said, glaring at him.

“Baby, don’t talk like that, na...” Pond added, his voice soft but stern, his worry evident.

Phuwin blinked, startled by their synchronized reaction. He couldn’t help but chuckle, feeling amused by their overly protective behavior. “Okay, okay, maahh babies, I won’t say it.” He raised his hands in surrender, still smiling at how serious they both looked.

Gemini, still frowning, muttered, “Good. Because that’s not something to joke about.”

Pond, however, leaned in, brushing a gentle kiss on Phuwin’s forehead. “I just want you to rest and get better. That’s all that matters.”

Phuwin’s heart melted at Pond’s gesture. “You two are too much,” he murmured fondly, his voice soft as he looked between his brother and his boyfriend, feeling incredibly lucky to have them both by his side.

Gemini rolled his eyes, but a small smile tugged at his lips. “Yeah, well, someone has to keep an eye on you. Can’t leave you with this one,” he teased, nodding towards Pond.

Pond huffed playfully, pretending to be offended. “Hey! I can take care of him just fine.”

Phuwin chuckled, feeling warmth spread through him as he leaned back, letting the soft chatter between Pond and Gemini lull him into a sense of comfort.

It had been two days since Phuwin had fully recovered from his fever, and he was back in his office, focused on work, typing away at his computer. His office was quiet, save for the occasional tapping of the keyboard. That was, until the door creaked open and the familiar sound of footsteps echoed through the room. Phuwin didn’t need to look up to know who it was.

Pond, of course.

Before Phuwin could even say a word, Pond walked straight towards him and hugged him tightly from behind, burying his face in the crook of Phuwin’s neck. “Miss you, Phu baby,” Pond muttered against his skin, his voice low and affectionate.

Phuwin couldn’t help but chuckle at Pond’s behavior. He leaned back into the embrace, placing his hand on Pond’s arm and ruffling his hair playfully. “Such a puppy,” he teased, amused by his boyfriend's clinginess.

Pond pulled away from the hug slightly, but only to make Phuwin turn around in his chair. Without a word, Pond pulled out a piece of cloth from his pocket and gently wrapped it around Phuwin’s eyes, tying it securely.

Phuwin, now completely blindfolded, frowned in confusion, his hands instinctively reaching up to touch the cloth. “Pond, what are you doing?” he asked, his voice soft but filled with curiosity.

Pond leaned down, whispering softly into Phuwin’s ear, “Shh... baby, just come with me.” His warm breath tickled Phuwin’s skin, and to add to the effect, he pressed a light kiss just beneath Phuwin’s ear.

The sudden boldness in Pond’s actions sent goosebumps running down Phuwin’s spine, and he felt a slight tremble in his body. His heart was racing, unsure of what to expect. “P-Pond…” he stammered, but his voice faltered as Pond moved quickly, lifting him up effortlessly in a bridal style.

Phuwin gasped, surprised at the sudden action. His hands instinctively flew to Pond’s shoulders for support. “What are you doing?” he asked again, this time a bit more flustered, his heart pounding faster. Pond had always been affectionate, but this sudden display of confidence and charm was new... and Phuwin couldn’t deny that it was making him feel a whirlwind of emotions.

Pond smirked, clearly enjoying Phuwin’s reaction. “I’m taking my baby somewhere special,” he said softly, a mischievous glint in his voice.

Phuwin blushed, feeling the heat rise to his cheeks as Pond carried him out of the office. “Y-You’re being so bold all of a sudden,” he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. “I’m not used to this.”

Pond chuckled softly, pressing a kiss to Phuwin’s forehead as he walked. “Get used to it,” he teased, “because I’m not letting you go anytime soon.”

Phuwin’s blush deepened, but he couldn’t help the smile that crept onto his face. He was feeling so many things at once... nervousness, excitement, warmth. Pond’s sudden boldness had caught him off guard, but he wasn’t complaining. If anything, he was starting to enjoy it.

Before long, they reached Pond’s car. Pond gently placed Phuwin inside the passenger seat, carefully buckling his seatbelt while Phuwin still had the blindfold on.

“Are you sure about this?” Phuwin asked, still feeling a bit dazed and confused, though his tone was playful.

Pond leaned in close again, his lips brushing against Phuwin’s ear as he whispered, “Trust me, baby. You’ll love it.” With that, he kissed Phuwin’s cheek lightly before pulling away and closing the car door.

Phuwin, still blindfolded and blushing furiously, couldn’t help but smile softly to himself. Wherever Pond was taking him, he was sure it was going to be special.

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So what do you think of Pond's surprise?

Where is he taking Phuwin?👀