This chapter, solely for Bright and Rome, is here as two of my lovely readers wished for it.. V_Krishna2004 and Calcuttareader hope you enjoy..😍

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After Arthit, Kong and P'Lee left to have their private talk, the others relaxed, lounging around and having the snacks Arthit had prepared for them..trying to occupy themselves till they cane back..

Knot, Tew, Tay and Em had found a carrom board behind the side table and set it up to play.

Prem and Wad were in their own world in the couch..Prem was showing something to Wad in his phone and Wad was listening intently..

Rome was standing by the window looking out at the view of the night sky and the lights of the city..

Bright looked at him..then, decidedly stood up and walked over..

"Care to take a walk with me?"

Rome started on hearing Bright's voice right behind him..

"Huh..ya ok P'.."he smiled happy to be asked..

Bright led him to the sliding doors leading out to the balcony and pool outside..Arthit even had a lawn set up with a few plants and a swing..With the cool breeze this was a perfect place to relax..

They walked in silence for a while. Bright uncertain on how to begin his talk with Rome..

Rome leaned on the railing " The view s great here. I wonder if P'Arthit and Kong have had a candle light dinner here..it's perfect for the set up isn't it P'Bright?"he asked smiling..

"Yes it is, though I doubt Arthit has done it. He's too busy..." he leaned his back on the rails facing Rome..

"Rome, do you mind if I ask you something?"

"Hmm, go ahead P'."

"Have you found your special someone?"

Rome blinked looking at Bright..somehow he hadn't expected the practical, tech whiz to ask him this. He just opened and closed his mouth not knowing wat to answer..

Bright laughed, looking at him.." I see I caught u off guard.. is it tat hard a question to answer nong? U just have to say yes or no."

Rome blushed a bright shade of pink and turned away avoiding his eyes, "yes" he whispered..

"Ooh, someone s feeling shy..wat happened to the cheeky brat today? Is it someone I know then?"

Bright was enjoying teasing Rome. Usually it was the other way around with Rome having all the fun and Bright groaning in discomfort..

Rome was lost for words and looked everywhere but at Bright...he never knew the senior could fluster him so much...he tried to walk away to calm his beating heart when he felt a hand hold onto his wrist and pull him back..

"Where do you think you are going without answering my question? Don't you know it's rude to ignore ur seniors?" Bright pretended to be angry..

"I didn't mean to ignore you P'..it's just that your question surprised me.." he apologized, his gaze still on the ground..

Bright pulled Rome closer. Put his fingers below his chin and lifted it up till their eyes met..

"So who is the lucky one who stole ur heart?"he asked searching Rome's eyes..

"P'..umm..it's...chunrakP'Bright" he stuttered so fast in one go..

"Huh!... I didn't understand anything except 'I love..' say it once more, slowly this time.."

Rome gulped...wat if he gets rejected?..he tried to pull free of Bright's grip.."let go P'Bright I already answered your question na.." he was nearly in tears, which was something as he never cried..

"Wat! are you trying to avoid me? You used to roam around pulling my leg like I was ur personal entertainer.... now I ask u one question and u turn all jittery and aloof.. well don't you want to know my answer??."

Rome turned to look at him surprised.."answer?? "He whispered..not daring to hope..

"Hmmm...you just confessed to me right..I heard you....don't you want to know my answer to it?"

"If it's in the negative, don't bother. I don't want to hear it.." Rome said sniffing and turning away, he knew Bright had never even acknowledged his presence till now always being cold and rude.

The only time when Bright had cared for him was when he had been injured in the assault, then he had seen the true nature of the senior making him fall in love. After tat time whenever he tried to talk to him he had ignored or scolded him,so Rome knew his answer would be tat he didn'tlove him back...

As he walked away wiping his eyes, Bright came up and hugged him from behind..his arms circling around Rome's waist....the younger stopped..shocked by the sudden closeness...could it be??no it was not possible right??..he turned to look into Bright's eyes, searching for the answer there..

"Are you sure you can see my ugly face and put up with my horrible sense of fashion everyday?" Bright asked smiling..

Rome nodded, "if I can be with you, nothing else matters..you are the most beautiful person I have ever met P'.." he said boldly now..

"Then N'Rome will you do me the honor of being my boyfriend..?"

"Yes,yes yes" he shouted, jumping on Bright, hugging him like crazy..Bright hugged him back,lifting him up as Rome wrapped his legs around him..

"Thank you P'..I never dreamed you ll love me back..I love you so much P'Bright.."he said kissing his cheeks.

Bright was touched by the sincerity and intensity of love Rome showered on him.."I am sorry I didn't notice ur affection for me before Rome. I wish you had been more straight forward knowing wat a dense person I am. I never imagined you would love a person like me until Arthit pointed it out.."

"So I owe my happiness to P'Arthit is it..If not for him I would have grown old by the time u had noticed me.. he sure deserves a treat as a thank you.." Rome laughed..

"Yes, he does.." Bright put Rome down on the swing and sat beside him.."you know I still can't believe a person like you can love me."

"What do you mean by a person like me?"

"Well, we are like polar opposites be it social status or looks or our lifestyle..Do you think I can keep you happy?" Bright asked doubtfully..

"P' one can be happy with nothing as they can be unhappy with everything you know...You make me smile and deep within your cold exterior you have a very warm heart..I just happened to feel that warmth when u took care of me after the assault in the hospital. It was the first time someone really cared for me as a person without seeing my wealth. I have no doubt I ll be happy with you and I ll try my best to keep u happy..promise!.." Rome extended his pinky finger towards Bright..

Bright curled his pinky around the extended finger, pulling Rome close to him he caught his lips in a kiss..when the surprised junior tried to move away he put his other hand on his neck holding him in place and nibbling on his lips deepening the kiss..Rome put his arm around Bright's neck too, opening his lips, and letting him enter as they sealed the promise of love together.....Bright promised to himself he would give back ten fold, every ounce of love Rome gave him...Rome would be the first person he could call his family after his friends....