*******Gulf's POV*******

After what happened between, I felt more relaxed with Mew and touching him felt natural, I was feeling confused about this and can't explain why, it's simply that I prefer having skinship with Mew than anyone else and he didn't mind

It felt like he was spoiling me and I was enjoying it a lot, I do notice him going red looking embarrassed but I thought it's the after effect of our 'first night' and he is just conscious of me and it will go away with time

Well it was the same for me, although Mew's touch made me feel so calm and secure, I also was conscious of him, when he would fix my hair before going out or hold me to keep me away from some drunkard while walking back late, my racing heart with make me unable to breath properly

The places he touches always burns and I can't even look him in the eye, I was aware I'm overly conscious of him but I always acted cool thinking it will fade away, despite all this, I still liked being close to him

Unfortunately all this time I was unaware of my true feelings toward Mew and kept enjoying the security and happiness next to him, I also was focusing on having good friends and living freely

And because of my density, I almost destroyed our relationship...

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"hey Gulf, a distant relative asks if it's fine if he can spend a month here, he is coming from China for work and our place is the closest" Mew asked while chatting with that relative

"of course it's fine, he can stay at my room"

"thanks a lot" until today I regret accepting that relative at our home, he came two days later, I was surprised to see a young handsome man who was just two years older than Mew, I thought it was an uncle or some older man

"this is Zen... this is Gulf my husband" he introduced us while we shook hands

"please feel like you're at home"

"thanks and sorry for intruding like this"

"you're welcome anytime" I treated him nicely seeing that Mew acted comfortable around him, I later learned that they grew up together from babies till high school before Zen applied for a university in China, everything was fine at first, Zen was friendly and spent most of his day working outside or meeting his family and friends

We both left him alone for almost 5 days since we had work, he actually cleaned the house and prepared dinner for us when we got back, he quickly became a part of our house and I was enjoying his company as a new friend like an idiot, suddenly his one month stay got extended for another two weeks and that's when I started noticing things

He would sit closely to Mew talking and joking and would interrupt me whenever I want to talk to Mew making me feel left out of their conversation, or he would barge into our bedroom by night asking for stupid things like an extra towel slowly dragging Mew outside to enjoy some more talk

Somehow I started getting irritated, I couldn't spend much time with Mew like before, we stopped going out and he even didn't visit his parents like usual saying he is going out with Zen, even when that relative is out working he would still call Mew twice a day

At this point I started missing being alone with Mew, exchanging skinship, going on dates, I felt like I was an extra in that house, I felt unwanted and Zen was obviously was trying to keep me away from Mew, so I decided to talk to him when Zen left for work

"Mew, there smth I want to talk about" I started while cleaning after breakfast

"sure, what is it?" just when I was to open my mouth Mew's phone rang

"oh it's Zen" he was about to answer the call when I snatched his phone away, he was stunned looking to me, I hanged up and turned the phone off

"this is what I'm going to talk to"

"Gulf why did you do that?! Maybe Zen forgot smth at home" he reached trying to take his phone but I stepped back

"no! listen to me! Don't you feel how much distant we've became since he came, we didn't have a single decent conversation together, he always interrupted me whenever I tried talking to you!" Mew was speechless for a minute while I was furious

"what are you saying Gulf, Zen is as friendly as always, well he is a little talkative but is a good person"

"he is not! Don't you see? He keeps you all to himself, he gets inside our bedroom and drag you out by night for stupid reasons"

"Gulf, I know you went through bad things with people you trusted but that doesn't make everyone bad and have ulterior motives, I've known Zen since we were kids besides he is only staying here for another two weeks"

"what? Wasn't he supposed to leave in two days?"

"he got some troubles with his client so he extended his stay"

"again!!! Mew please wake up, he obviously is aiming to get you" Mew got angry and stepped closer

"Zen isn't like that Gulf! Don't assume things just like that, he even helps around cleaning and cooking, he is a real friend unlike those who are around you" Mew's words pierced me like needles, I felt so hurt and shocked

"you're terrible Mew, you are blinded by your friendship and didn't notice how he is acting, we stopped going out together, when was the last time we could talk? Well, it's true I've never had close friends but since I met you I've considered you as my first closest friend but did I ever act like that keeping you away from your other friends? You didn't even visit your parents" Mew who realized what he just said stepped back

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-"

"enough, since I've become a third wheel here I will leave" without uttering another word I packed my things and left, Mew tried to stop me but I ignored him and went back to my parents' place

I felt so dejected feeling my heart in deep pain, I locked myself in my room crying, we've never fought since we met, I thought I was special to him but it seem I'm not, he was only focusing on that relative

My parents were worried and kept comforting me until I gave up and explained everything to them about that relative that invaded my home, that's right, that apartment became my second home but now it's taken from me

"I'm glad that you finally found someone you love son" my mother said sudden making me freeze, even my tears stopped midway

"someone... I love?" they smiled

"if you didn't love Mew you wouldn't have gotten this jealous" my father explained

"me? Jealous?"

"you felt irritated and angry because this Zen stole your place and started becoming so close to Mew, you felt lonely missing your private time and how much Mew spoiled you" I looked down silently agreeing to my father's words

"it's normal to get jealous son but you should have stayed calm and talked about the matter some more, you should have been more honest" mother advised me

"he wasn't listening, he kept saying that Zen is his closest friend, he didn't even notice how distant we've became, I'm sure I'm not that special to him"

"don't say that Gulf, I'm sure he will notice sooner or later, well you stay here for a few days to calm down and then go back and talk to him again alright?"

"I'll think about it" my parents smiled and walked out of my room, I sat staring at the window and the fluttering curtains

"I see, so all the embarrassment, my heart skipping a beat, feeling secured and liking Mew's touch, getting jealous... it all means I fell in love with Mew" the moment I mumbled that I heard a loud thumb inside my chest like it was agreeing with me

All memories of Mew and me came back at once, our dates, how we cooked together, watching TV, going to work together, making me laugh, spoiling me, he made me feel wanted and free, he saved me, he said I'm his precious person

I feel so stupid and slow, just how dense I was not noticing my feeling for him, he was the one for me, my theory was right, this special blood led me to my fated partner and we even got married and we bonded

I stood in front of the mirror touching the mark, recalling everything, it felt natural being with him since the beginning, Mew is not just my friend, he is my world and I don't want to lose him but I don't know what to do with that relative

Mew called me many times but I kept ignoring him, his words did hurt me a lot, he just kept protecting that friend and ignored my words, with my parents encouragement I finally decided to go back and talk to him again after 3 days and I'm glad I did

I slowly got inside to find a silent house, I was going to call out for Mew but smth told me to stay quiet and walk silently to our bedroom to be shocked by what I saw, there was Mew sleeping only in boxers and that Zen men on top kissing him

"what the hell are you doing?!!" I screamed pushing him away, he looked stunned seeing me standing up but quickly his gaze turned evil glaring hatefully at me

"taking back what's mine" he said trying to push me away but I jumped to the other side

"Mew is my husband!"

"I've known him before you, we were supposed to get married when I come back but then you appeared and stole him away, I've loved him for many years and I'm sure he loves me back" he said looking so confident

"if he does you wouldn't do such disgusting thing secretly, Mew told me you are just his friend, you're lying"

"he was just affected by your stupid blood but once he get free from you he will realize his feelings for me"

"Mew was never affected by me, I feel sorry for Mew for trusting someone like you" I started shaking Mew who looked deeply asleep

"what did you do to him?" I asked knowing that Mew is actually a light sleeper

"nothing, just gave him one sleeping pill to let him sleep well"

"you're insane... Mew please wake up, Mew!" I yelled out his name shaking him none stop, Zen tried to stop me but I kept avoiding him and thankfully Mew woke up slowly

"Gulf?" he asked with a heavy sleepy voice, I helped him sit up while Zen stood by the front of the bed looking shocked

"yes it's me" he stared at me for a moment before suddenly hugging me

"I'm sorry Gulf, I'm really sorry for hurting your feelings, I didn't mean to, please forgive me" he kept apologizing

"I forgive you but now we have to talk" I looked seriously

"please Gulf can we do it a little later, I have a headache for some reason"

"do you want to know why?" he looked confused

"because this man gave you a sleeping pill, I walked in to find his on top of you kissing you!" Mew watched me pointing at Zen with unbelievable look

"that's not true Mew, why would I kiss my best friend, you fell asleep in the living room so I just brought you here"

"he is lying, he just told me that he loves you and that you were supposed to get married when he comes back, he was trying to separate us"

"Mew you've known me since we were babies, you know I won't do or say smth like that" Mew was staring at us holding his head, I walked out and brought him a painkiller

"thanks" he smiled drinking it, he took a deep breath while we were silent, he wore his clothes and sat back on the bed

"Zen, why did you take off my clothes?"

"you looked uncomfortable in them"

"Gulf, why did you suddenly come back after ignoring my phone calls and messages?"

"I kind of realized smth and my parents encouraged me to come back and talk to you again but if you are going to believe him now I'm going to leave and never come back" I said looking seriously pissed

"you realized smth?" I blushed by his question

"I will tell you next time"

"you know Gulf I also realized smth a while back too" I looked to him confused, just how can he be so calm in this situation

"let's deal with this now"

"yeah, and this is how I'm dealing with it" he came closer to me, we stared at each other for a moment before he gently held me by my left cheek and pulled me closer until our lips touched

I kept staring widely flinching at the sensation of our connected lips, he planted a tender affectionate kiss that engulfed me in warm and... love

Before noticing I was holding him kissing him back as our bodies got closer, we exchanged one stare before drowning into our luscious soft kiss that linked our feelings, I could feel Mew's love flowing into me enveloping my heart in sweet warmth hoping that Mew could feel my love for him too

"STOP!!! HE IS MINE!!!" suddenly Zen came closer pushing me away so hard that I fell down hitting my head by the closet door, Mew froze for a minute watching the reaction of his supposedly close friend before running toward me

"are you alright?" he said checking me

"I'm fine" he sighed before glancing to Zen who stood in shock

"I guess this prove that Gulf was saying the truth, why did you do it Zen? I trusted you more than anyone else, you were like a brother to me, why?!"

"I've loved Mew, I've adored you for years but then I got the chance to study in China and couldn't refuse, I was ready to confess when I come back but then last year you told me you got married and everything broke down, but now I've returned and I plan to fight to take you back"

"so it was a lie that you only came for work"

"I wanted to tell you the truth but couldn't find another excuse for staying at your place, I was transferred to a company here and everything was perfect except for that stupid man's existence, please Mew wake up, you are just affected by his dirty blood"

"Gulf is my fated lover and I won't accept anyone who say bad things about him, since the beginning I wasn't affected by his special pure blood and even if I am, I don't mind, I've fallen deep in love with Gulf and no one can change that" hearing Mew's words made me go red with shyness

"but I've always, always loved you, you are my everything"

"then why acting as a friend all this time? why confessing now after so many lies, you even drugged me and tried to- anyway, it hurt so much just looking at you now, take your things and leave"

"please Mew, give me a chance, I love you"

"I will never accept this kind of love from you, you were just a childhood friend and now you are nothing but a liar and a pervert, I feel so disgusted" Zen looked out of words he glared at me but Mew quickly stood in front of me

"don't you dare come close, say, or do anything to my husband, you know what will happen if someone try to hurt my beloved people now hurry up and leave and never show your face to me again!" tears formed in Zen's eyes and kept begging Mew who ignored him before kicking him out along with his suitcases

Mew stood by the front door looking down, I walked closer noticing his tears and how much in pain he was, he did trust that man a lot, it's a life friendship for him, he silently cried apologizing to me, I walked closer hugging him from behind

"I'm here for you Mew, it will be fine, the pain will slowly fade away, stay strong, I'm here and always will be" he held my hands before turning around and holding me crying on my shoulder

"I love you Gulf, I only realized my feelings two months ago, I'm sorry for hurting you, I love you... I love you" I held him closer patting on his back

"me too Mew, I also love you and sorry for realizing it so late but it's fine, we are already together and we will be for a long time"

"till death do us apart"