Chapter 9

"Just let me love you...
Since the creation of universe...
Everything was destined.."
Serendipity - Jimin (BTS)

*OhmFluke only*

The movie theater at Angelica International Mall is the biggest in the capital. It is a two-stories movie theater within a seven-stories building of the mall. Fluke steps out the elevator and scan his surrounding. Since it's a weekday, the theater is not crowded. He spots Ohm waiting near the ticket booth. Ohm is wearing a blue t-shirt with a white button down shirt outside, both tucked inside his blue jeans. Unintentionally, they are matching. This makes Fluke smiles a little. Right then, Ohm sees Fluke and heads over.

"Hey, Fluke! I almost didn't realize it's you because of the hat and glasses."

"Guess I did good in hiding myself. You already bought the tickets?" Fluke asks after he saw the tickets in Ohm's hand.

"Yeah! Got us good seats. We have 30 minutes before the movie start. Do you want to grab snacks and drinks?"

"Sound good! What do they have here?" Fluke asks as this is his first time going to the movie theater.

"A lot of different things. Let's go read the menu and you can pick." Ohm grabs Fluke's hand and guides him to the menu. They ended up buying a bucket of popcorn and two large milk tea, then head over to the designated room. They are watching Spider-Man Far From Home. Both Marvel fans are excited.

The movie hasn't started yet; but, the room is already dimmed for the commercials. Their seats are a little higher up; so they have to take a few steps of stair up. Ohm managed to hold both his drink and the popcorn bucket in one arm, while he holds onto Fluke's hand in his other hand. He fears that Fluke would trip in the dark room. The funny thing is Fluke actually tripping. Fluke stumbles forward. Thanks to Ohm's fast reflex, he pulls Fluke back toward him. Because the force is big, Fluke's front hits into Ohm's hard back. They are standing so close to each other. Fluke is embarrassed at his clumsiness. He mumbles a small thanks to Ohm. He can only smile and continues to guide Fluke to their seats. Once settled, they enjoy the movie together; whispering into each other's ears here and there during the movie; accidentally touch each other's hands when they reach for the popcorn. Two hours passed while the two people are enjoying their sweet date.

"Oh man! Now I can't wait for the next Marvel phase." Fluke excitedly says when they are heading to the garage.

"Me too! It was a really good movie!" Ohm says.

"Oh there is my car! Where did you park?" Fluke asks when he spots his car, where one of the guard is already waiting. The other two guards are actually walking behind them. Ohm honestly just realized they weren't alone the whole time. Fluke's security guards have done a good job blending in.

"My car is right behind this row." Ohm responds. They have reached Fluke's car. His guard already opened the car door for him. Ohm was about to say how he had enjoyed their date when Fluke speaks first.

"Say Ohm, do you have any plan after this?"

"Uhm, nothing! I'm just going home."

"Do you... uh... can we... spend a little more time together?" Fluke shyly says, more like stuttering. He doesn't want to end their date just yet. He enjoys talking with Ohm. His heart is beating nervously, hoping Ohm would say yes.
Fluke's question surprised Ohm a little; because, Fluke just asked a question that he honestly wanted to ask. He wants to talk more with Fluke, but when he saw the security guards, Ohm was discouraged a little. He wants their conversation to be between them only, like their text messages. If his crush is already asking him to spend more time together; then, he can't disagree. Guess he has to get used to this "security guards within earshot" situation from now on if he wants to chase after Fluke. 

Ohm quickly agrees. Since it's already 10:30 pm, they decided to go to the Palace Park near the Royal Palace. They drove to the park separately; because, Fluke can't drive with Ohm unless there is a security guard in a car also... just protocol for protection. After the attack, Fluke can't disobey the rules anymore unlike his rebellious past.
He knew there won't be any visitor at the park since it closes at 9 pm. He has the privilege to enter the park at anytime. Once arrived, Fluke leads Ohm to the man-made lake in the middle of the lake. All the lights had been turned off; therefore, it is dark. They sit on the grass, gazing at the bright stars. Fluke's security guards keep a good distance from them, giving the couple their privacy.

"It was really nice to go the movie theater with you. I've experienced something normal today." Fluke breaks the silence.

"I didn't expect that from you. I thought you already have broken out and went to the movie theater by yourselves before." Ohm says. He had read a few articles saying how Alethea's Second Prince is a troublemaker, who loves to do things that cause trouble for the Royal Family like dating a bunch of different people, goes out to parties a lot, purposely arrived late to important events, and much more.

"You read the gossips about me?" Fluke asks in a surprise tone. Ohm is not the type to read useless articles like that.

"Just patient research?" Ohm says in a questioning tone, kinda denying his not-so-usual behavior.

"You do that to every patient you have?" Fluke is teasing him this time. He is trying hard not to smile.

"Only you, Your Highness!" If there is light, Ohm would have see Fluke's blushing face. Fluke doesn't know what to say. He looks at the stars again, avoiding Ohm's eyes.

"I'm curious! After knowing you for almost 2 months now, you don't seem to be the troublemaker type. Then, what's up with your rebellious actions?" Ohm asks without thinking much, then he suddenly realized his question might have been to personal. He tries to change the topic. "Actually I'm sorry for asking that! We can talk about something else."

"No, it's okay!" Fluke pauses, hesitating a little, "How to say this. For a long time, I.... feel jealous of my brother. I love him a lot; but, there is this space between us as we grew older. He always received attention from my parents, the perfect child. Earth enjoys the things that my parent's like, always studious, always the best at what he does. For me, I don't like to study, at least the subjects that Earth is good at. I can't sit for hours listening to Royal lessons. I'm more active, running around and exploring things. My parents hates that side of me. They constantly reminding me to be like my brother. Sometimes I feel like I'm just Earth's shadow, an extra of the throne. I know my parents do love me and I love them to; but, I wish they would pay attention to me more. So, I try to cause troubles, went out to parties, arrived late to Royal events and such. Receiving scolds is better than nothing you know. I'm probably sound like a spoil brat right now. I'm sorry if I broke your expectation of me."

Fluke says all the things that have been in his heart. After many interactions they have together, Fluke knows Ohm is a good listener. He enjoys talking to the man, especially his feelings. He feels lighter when he talks to Ohm.

"I don't think it's wrong to ask for parental's attention. However, I think the way you seek for it is wrong." Ohm responses. "I think instead of causing troubles, you should use your specialities, whatever you are good at, and turn it into an achievement. Let's your parents know you are different from your brother, but in a good way. Beside, if your parents don't pay attention to you, they would not let you plan many events like you told me. " Ohm sincerely gives his advice to Fluke. He doesn't care if this person is a Prince, he just wants this person to be happy by giving him honest advice instead of sucking up to him.

Fluke sits quietly, soaking in what Ohm says. It's true that he only caused troubles most of the time. But, his parents do entrust him with many Royal events as a Prince. If his parents didn't trust him, they wouldn't do that. It takes a lot of works to put an event together, from decoration to the guest lists.

"I think you are right! I'm too self-centered, blaming my family instead of changing myself. I need to work harder from now on." Fluke says, determinedly. He has to mature now. His brother might get married in the near future. He can't be the one who is sulking around and never grow up mentally. Plus, he also wants Ohm to see his good side. "I'm glad to have talked to you."

"You can talk to me anytime. I will always listen." Ohm says, looking into Fluke's eyes in the darkness.

"You can talk to me too. I'm here as a friend as well." Fluke smiles. They fall silent again, enjoying the companion of each other, until...

"What if... I want to be more than friend? I.... like you..." Ohm says, a little hesitant. He had looked at Fluke again, observing his beautiful face. Fluke is still processing what Ohm just said. His heart is already running a marathon without a finish line. He didn't expect Ohm to confess to him.

"Would you let this lowly servant be by your side, Your Highness?" Before Fluke can say anything, Ohm already spoke again, with another question.

"You know how to break such serious atmosphere?" Fluke says a little sarcastic while pouting his lips a little.

"What? I'm serious? Isn't that how you ask a Prince to be your boyfriend?" Ohm's eyebrows are knitting together on his face, a little confused.

"Where is that idea even from?" Fluke is laughing out loud now.

"I don't know, I just thought you would have to say things like that. Like a Knight swearing to his King."

"Oh ho! You want to be my Knight in shining armor?!?!?" Fluke teases.

"If you think it's like that. I can be your Knight, in a white coat though." Ohm winks. "I will be by your side, listening to your feelings, let you lean on me when you feel weak, and try to make you happy. Please let's me do that! Let's me by your side?" Ohm asks. He puts right hand out to Fluke, waiting for him to give his answer.

Fluke looks at Ohm's hand, the hand that had caught him from falling. The warm hand that supported him. He had felt safe in that hand. He knows what his heart wants. It wants this man in front of him, the man who is looking at him so gently, the man who treated him like a normal person without judging him, the man who listened to him, the man who gave him advice, and the man who had saved his life before.

After a long wait, Ohm's hand received what it had waited for.
Fluke holds his hand, saying "yes, you can be my Knight, Ohm!" Ohm's heart feels this surge of warm, so warm that he thinks he might seek for his coworker to check on it.

Ohm intertwines their fingers. Then, he slowly leans in to Fluke's face. Fluke shyly closes his eyes, expecting what is coming next. When he feels Ohm's soft lips, his heart is beating even harder.

In the dark, two pairs of lips are dancing together in the same harmony, passionately.

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