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Nani sat at his sofa crossed legs, squeezing himself between the mountains of plushies he bought, sent by fans, a gift from someone, and especially the “just because” plushies from sky. They all sat there with him, invading his whole sofa like Nani was the intruder at his very own condo.
P’Som had emailed him his schedule and thankfully, no work for the day, though he needed to check some emails because well, he can't fully slack off when he's a CEO of a clothing brand.
He tapped on his phone and smiled through a line message from Sky
Khun Sky 🐶
It's hot in here!
Nong Prim says hi, ni!
[Sent a video.]
Then he sent a video of him in a black tank top with prim sitting just beside him, she waved at the camera “Phi Nani!! Come visit the set sometimes!”
Then someone from the background chimed in saying something inaudible to the video but from the looks of Sky’s reaction, they were probably teasing him again.
He smiled at the video and sent a laughing emoji before setting his phone down. Today, he had decided to binge watch some movies when he remembered stumbling upon a tiktok video about “OMG!Oh my girl” Sky's recent movie.
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It was a nice movie, great even. Nani had watched it before, back when Sky still hadn't joined gmmtv. It's hard to miss, really. Sky is a famous name all across Thailand, the movie itself made quite the noise and he remembered watching it by himself and crying over some scenes.
Nani sat quietly at his couch, popcorn forgotten as he focused entirely on the movie. He had snapped pictures of screen from time to time especially when Sky or rather, Guy made some silly faces.
For blackmail purposes. Nani thought.
Then came the photobooth scene, a scene were everyone had gone insane over. It was talked a lot because of the rawness of it all, the love and yearning evident in each body language.
Then the scene where Sky and June kissed.
Something flickered in him, not of jealousy, no. Sky is an actor. June is also a close acquaintance, Nani met her once or twice, casually bumping into each other, Nani praising her acting skills and June teasing him back and even jumping in the trend, “Imina Skynani” which resulted in them sharing a hearty laugh.
It was not jealousy but curiosity. Without realizing it, Nani reached for the remote and rewinded the movie, exactly at the kissing scene.
A pause.
Guy leaning in.
He hit play.
Their lips touching, though they can barely be seen as the curtain at the photobooth covered them but it was there. Raw, emotions all over the place.
Their lips touched.
Nani hit pause again. Then an exhale.
Play.
The kiss was overflowing with all sorts of emotions Nani couldn't quite pinpoint but it was amazing for a lack of better word.
Sky….is a good kisser.
Nani swallowed and let the screen play as he slowly, slowly got lost in his own thoughts. Eyes mindlessly watching the movie play but his mind elsewhere…. somewhere…something about a certain friend.
Nani sighed and picked up his phone, deciding to open Twitter for a bit.
And in fate's ridiculous timing, he saw tweets of fans relieving the same movie Nani was watching right now. He saw tweets, some fans were rewatching Home School, Wednesday Club–series where Nani had starred in. My Ambulance, and OMG!–series and movies of Sky. The fans were missing them on screen and maybe Nani did too.
He scrolled through and stumbled upon a tweet, a certain clip of THAT movie. The photobooth scene.
Sky IS a good kisser
The caption read.
That was Nani’s last straw. He turned off his phone and covered his face with a plushy.
Why was he thinking about that? Why?
Is Sky really a good kisser? How would Sky kiss his lover, though? Would it be the same or entirely different? Was that all just about acting?
Does he kiss differently?
How does it feel being kissed like that?
Nani groaned. Was he seriously thinking about his friend being a good kisser?
This is ridiculous. He thought.
“No, no. Come on, it's not ridiculous.” Nani said to no one in particular. “It’s- it's normal. This is… professional curiosity, something between actors. Of course.” he mumbled next.
But the thoughts that followed did nothing to calm his erratic heartbeat.
Would Sky kiss him differently?
Nani shook his head at the thought, focusing on the movie instead.
Though his hands started fiddling at the sleeves of his hoodie unconsciously.
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It started with small things, or rather, Nani (un) intentionally glancing down at Sky's lips and not the teasing kind to rile up the fans, he actually started noticing.
Like that one time when he stared a little too long, a little too intensely more than necessary. The way Sky puckers his lips playfully, because he's silly like that and Nani started, respectfully.
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Or like one time when they were talking, just them, no managers, fans, or cameras focusing on every little detail. And he watched as Sky, out of habit, pouts his lips while talking softly to Nani while he types something in his laptop, Nani fiddling with a plushy’s ear nearby.
In Nani's condo.
“What do you want to eat for dinner?” Sky had asked while his fingers were busy with the keyboard.
Nani paused for a while, thinking. “Dunno.”
“Let Grab decide, khrub!” Nani added playfully.
That did it, Sky chuckled, glancing shortly at Nani’s direction. “Oho, spoken like a true Grab presenter khrub!”
Soon after Sky placed their orders, something light, something Nani would enjoy without being overwhelmed.
“Khun skyyy, done yet?” Nani whispered as he lay down sprawled on the couch and mountains of plush.
He looked at Sky.
And Sky, unaware of Nani’s eyes studying him, had his lips in a small pout, a habit of his when he's focused on something. He really really looked like a puppy.
Nani’s heart ached.
“Just a moment, Ni~ almost…done”
Nani did not mind, he continued staring at Sky’s lips, shamelessly.
Khun Sky wouldn't notice.
Khun Sky did notice because just as they were enjoying the food that he ordered for them, he looked up at Nani–mouth stuffed with food, sauce on the corner of his mouth, tapping Nani’s hand across the table hurriedly.
And he's pouting, uncharacteristically, not-so-ordinary, too unnecessary, and obviously teasing. A hint of mischief in his eyes.
Then Sky gestured for his mouth.
He wants me to wipe it… Nani thought.
WHY
Why does this feel like he's teasing me
Is this a payback for all the times I faked obliviousness?
He then glanced at Sky’s hands, oily.
That night, Nani slept while looking at his thumb, the same thumb that he used wiping the sauce off of the corner of Sky's mouth, like it had offended him and his ancestors.
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And what started from a small thing turned into something bigger.
How he would flinch when Sky leaned a little too closely and all he could think about was THAT scene from THAT movie.
“What do you think?” Sky asked.
“I agree!” Nani blurted out.
But Sky narrowed his eyes at him because he was asking Nani what to have for lunch.
Sky did not push and decided that maybe Nani wants him to decide what to eat. And later after running some errands, Nani sulked because he did not like how his drink is a less colder than usual and he said, and Sky quote, “It was missing one ice cube, it usually has 5”
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While strolling around during a rare day off, Nani bumped into June.
“Oh, Phi. Didn't expect to run into you” She bowed, flashing Nani that familiar smile he had grown accustomed to during the times they casually met or bumped into each other.
“Hi, nong. Are you working?”
“Ah, no. Just eating out.” She replied.
Then her face changed, there it is, the teasing smile.
“Sooo, how are you and…sky?”
Normally, Nani would just laugh it off and answer normally like “We’re fine!” “Oh, Sky is really stubborn.” But today, June noticed the faint hesitation in his face before sporting back a grin masking his…shyness?
“Wait wait wait, are you….blushing?” She teased, pointing accusingly at Nani who all but looked everywhere except her.
“Aha! There must be something!” She teased.
Nani shook his hand, “Ah, no, no! Nothing, really. We’re fine!”
June nodded a playful glint still visible in her eyes but she did not push further. “Okay then~ I’ll go ahead now, phi! See you around, maybe coffee?”
“Tea would be fine- I mean, you can have coffee!” Nani fumbled.
June chuckled at his fussiness “You’re as adorable as Sky described.” she mumbled more to herself but enough for Nani to hear.
Nani, at the mention of Sky, was visibly stunned. “h-huh-”
“Bye phi! See you around, maybe at a fashion event!” She waved before pulling down her cap and running off inside the mall.
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A faint and gentle click of the door can be heard as Nani went inside, carefully removing his shoes and hanging his keys at that boxed shape ornament at the wall with a cat peeking outside as he hangs the keys.
That little thing made him smile, it looks so silly and adorable. There were two, Sky had insisted on buying it as a pair, he said, and Nani quote, “Ni, they are definitely bought in pairs, they should not be separated.” He laughed at the memory shaking his head fondly. He carefully placed the grocery bags at the counter before making a bee line for the couch, his living room still a mess from the mountains of plushies he owns.
Earlier today, Sky who's been busy with filming his episodes of Mu-te-luv had texted him about coming over after filming. Reluctantly, Nani agreed but warned him about the mess and to his surprise, Sky shrugged it off claiming that they could clean together. What? It's bonding and good for our mental health, don't you know? He blurted excitedly while they're on face time. From the back, Nani can see N’Prim side-eyeing Sky playfully before looking at Nani from the camera knowingly.
Prim had messaged him moments after that
Nong Prim: oh, phi! Enjoy cleaning ☺️
Nani: There, there! Teasing phi now, oho~
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Sky knocked at the familiar door (not his condo though) before fumbling with the spare key of Nani’s condo that he secretly attached to a cute purple key chain now dangling along with his own neutral colored car keys, a complete contrast of each other. He slid off his shoes placing it at the side before wearing the soft and cotton kuromi flip flops Nani bought for him.
He hung his keys at their little “key cat” courtesy of him, and he noticed Nani’s my melody flip flops untouched.
He picked it up before walking up to the living room where Nani had fallen asleep in the middle of all the chaotic mountains of plush and stuffed toys.
Nani’s feet dangling from the couch, socks still on, as he's deep in the couch while hugging a dog plushie. Faint snores can be heard and an occasional twitch of his fingers.
Sky crouched down, placing the my melody flip flops near the sofa before standing up to scan the whole living room. Earlier today he had promised Nani to help with cleaning up the condo. Now, he was not so sure seeing how tired Nani looked.
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Nani woke up to the sounds of plastic bags rustling from the kitchen. He blinked the sleepiness away and yawned involuntarily. Just as he was about to run his eyes to get rid of the drowsiness, Sky’s voice, gentle yet firm, rang through the room “Don’t rub your eyes Ni, it's not good na” he reminded.
Nani hummed sleepily before patting the dog plush in his arms and setting it down on the coffee table. He sat up straight and noticed that his flip flops are there waiting just nearby the couch–Sky most probably set them down there.
He padded on the living room straight to the kitchen where Sky was arranging some fruits inside the fridge. Nani sat himself on the stool by the counter and huffed a breath, watching Sky move around his kitchen with all the familiarity in him.
He looks so domestic.
Nani wouldn't admit how he loved it so much.
At least not now.
“Dinner?” Sky asked gently while his hands were busy organizing some drinks in the fridge.
“I stopped by at BURNT, some desserts.” Nani mumbled.
“Wanna eat?” Sky offered.
“No…Nani’s full. Khun Sky’s new dessert is good. Sorry na~ are you hungry? Nani hadn't had the time to cook...I..fell asleep.” He mumbled sheepishly although a faint hint of guilt in his tone that only Sky managed to recognize.
Sky smiled, a faint and breathless chuckle. He washed his hands and dried them with the kitchen towel.
“Should I order dinner? Want anything? I'm kinda hungry…” Sky said.
Nani was silent for a while before saying, “Hm, you should order if you're hungry.” Then he paused, “Maybe…Nani will have just a sandwich.”
Sky's eyes gleamed, fishing out his phone from his pocket as he leaned on the counter in front of Nani. “Got it, khrub. The CEO of burnt will personally order a special sandwich for his dear friend~”
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As they lounge on the sofa, well, barely. Nani suddenly straightened up, “Aow! We said we were gonna clean today…”
At this, Sky set his phone down on his lap, his mouth forming in a small ‘o’ in realization.
“Right…that was on my mind when I came home but I totally forgot about it until now.
Then Nani slumped back, he shoulders brushing with Sky’s as he nuzzled himself closer. He grabbed the remote nearby and turning on the flat screen. “Forget it na~ We're both tired, let's just eat, watch movies and sleep.”
Sky chuckled at this childish behaviour. Nani is usually fussy with his stuff, he liked to get things done immediately but tonight, that patience crumbled as he had chosen to relax, or rather, laze around with him instead.
The TV lit up as Nani browsed through it then he clicked netflix, a few clicking sounds before a familiar movie played out in front of them.
Sky realized quickly it was his movie.
“Oh, what's this? Missing actor Sky too, huh?” he teased Nani as the TV screen continued playing ‘OMG!Oh my girl’.
Nani pouted, “No, I'm watching nong june!” he teased.
“Aow! Are you best friends now or something?” Sky teased back, tilting his head just slightly to glance down at his friend.
“Definitely! She invited me to grab some coffee next time.” Nani exclaimed proudly.
“Coffee??? Ni, you don't drink coffee!” Sky said in lock betrayal.
“Nani will still go! I can have tea, I don't want nong to get upset.” Nani said proudly.
“Ouch, my friend AND best friend leaving me out.”
“Skyy~ you're so dramatic, you spent too much time on twitter”
“No! I spent too much time on Twitter because my friend is on Twitter most of the time these days. You're everywhere, ni~” Sky teased.
“Nonsense, I'm just catching up with nongs~ You're the one that's everywhere, do you know that some fans are going crazy over your old scenes?” Nani argued back playfully as he subtly turned down the volume of the TV, enjoying their casual banter.
Sky, however, perked up at that. “What do you mean, Ni?”
“You know! THOSE scenes.”
“What scenes?”
“Sky…”
“Nani…I've been in the industry for so long, I couldn't possibly know what you're talking about.”
“Kissing scenes, you puppy!” Nani rolled his eyes.
“See, that wasn't so hard to say.”
“Whatever.” Nani mumbled though his word lack some bite and is more gentler than he intended.
“Is that why you're watching my movie?” Sky whispered playfully.
“Kyyy!” Nani whined.
Sky laughed, a full blown stomach-clutching kind of laugh.
“Skyy! Stop laughing at Nani!” Nani whined again, playfully hitting Sky’s lap draped over his own out of habit.
“Sorry, Sorry! You're just too adorable.” Sky apologized as he calmed himself down, wiping away tears that formed at the corner of his eyes from how hard he was laughing.
“But what were the fans saying about me, though?” Sky asked, leaning back.
Nani stilled for a moment, Sky noticed.
“Mm…nothing. They said you're a good kisser.” Nani mumbled, his hands fidgeting with the remotes though his eyes feigned focus on the flat screen in front of them.
Sky raised an eyebrow, Interesting. “I’m a good kisser huh?”
Nani continued watching the movie.
Sky looked at the screen and really focused. “If I'm not mistaken, you're way past THAT scene.” Sky trailed, “So, how did I do, Phi Nani? Do I kiss good enough?” he teased.
“G-good. Sky’s good.” Nani muttered.
“Wanna test it?”
“What?” Nani muttered, his grip on the remote tightened as he slowly turned his head to face the other man.
Sky’s elbow rested on the headrest as his head is pressed against his palm. He was now facing Nani fully. His body fully turned towards his as his other hand hovered softly on top of Nani’s clothed thighs.
“I said…if do you want to test the theory.”
“Sky..what do you-” But Sky cut him off.
“I want to kiss you.” Sky blurted, his tone lacking the usual playfulness replaced with a gentle and reserved time.
Nani stilled, not quite trusting his own ears.
“Is this a joke-”
Sky cut him off again, not letting a single doubt last long “No, this is not method acting either. I want to kiss you.”
Then, he leaned in slowly and stopped just enough to hover. The tip of his nose barely brushed Nani’s as both of their breath mingled together in shaky exhales.
Ever so gently, Sky reached up to palm Nani’s shoulder blades as if anchoring the other men.
Nani didn't know what to do with his hands as it hesitantly clawed at Sky’s arms.
“You can hold onto me, Ni.”
So, Nani did.
Then, Sky’s eyes flickered from his lips up to his eyes. A silent question.
Nani licked his lips and glanced at Sky’s. The other man’s lips glistened with the gloss from earlier’s schedule.
Somehow, Sky understood that and took it as a sign. He leaned down, parted lips and half-lidded eye lashes.
Their lips met in a soft yet firm touch. Sky’s other hand reached behind Nani’s ear, rubbing softly.
They let their lips linger, not moving, just there.
Then Sky leaned away for a short while before leaning again, this time he brushed their parted lips together. Up and down in a slow and deliberate measure. Letting their lips touch and meet each other but not quite moving. It was a kiss that's careful but not hesitant. Soft and featherlight but not absent.
Just as Nani was about to press deeper, Sky leaned away.
“So, am I a good kisser?” he whispered, lips grazing Nani’s.
“I-i don't know ye-”
But Sky did not let him finish as he leaned in for a full kiss. This time it was not shy. This time he leaned fully, his palm guiding Nani’s head as he savored how the other man tastes.
Nani let out a sound, faint but Sky heard it and God, did it do something to him.
Then he pulled away.
Nani whined at the absence but it was replaced with a gasp as Sky nosed at the expanse of his neck.
“Can I do this?” Sky asked, leaning down, breath fanning over Nani’s skin. Nani nodded absentmindedly and Sky wasted no time exploring every curve, inhaling every scent, swallowing every moan with a kiss on the neck.
In the blink of an eye, Nani was mindlessly caressing Sky’s head in a soft motion.
Everything started feeling hot, but then Sky stopped.
He tilted his head up and Nani almost moaned at the sight.
Sky looked completely dazed. His eyes sharp but soft, his lips plump and red from his previous activity. And he's looking at Nani like he's the last piece of meat left on earth.
“Sky…”
“I left a mark.” Sky mumbled proudly.
Nani blinked.
Then Sky chuckled seeing Nani’s confused and lost face. He leaned in to place a soft lingering kiss before pulling away and brushing the hair falling on Nani’s forehead.
“So, are the fans right?” Sky teased.
“Wait… so that was just-”
“I kissed you because I mean it, because I wanted to, for a long time now, Ni.”
“Wait, so, you're saying…you like me?”
“Is the kiss not enough?” Sky questioned playfully.
“W-well…that could've been…practice.” Nani trailed off.
“Nani,” Sky exhaled, cradling Nani’s face in between his palms as his thumb caressed his cheeks carefully. “Nothing that I ever did with you was acting or for show. Screw the cameras, screw the fans-” Nani hit him at that, reminding him to be careful of his words as always. Sky chuckled pecking the tip of his nose, “Okay, just the cameras. Screw the cameras. All I ever did, I did because I wanted to.”
Nani started for a minute, “You mean it?”
“We’re pushing 30s, I don't think we have the time to beat around the bush like highschoolers asking each other out for prom night.”
Nani chuckled “So, boyfriends?”
“Husbands.” Sky joked.
Nani hit him on the chest. “You haven't asked for my hand from my mom and twins!” He pouted.
“Then I'm booking the earliest flight to chiang mai!” Sky exclaimed, trying to reach for his phone on the coffee table.
“Ky! You can't be serious!” Nani scolded.
“Joking, joking~ I'm gonna need to take you out on a lot of dates…and kisses”
“Kisses for what?”
“To test your theory if I'm really a good kisser!”
“Dumb puppy, that was the fans’, not mine.”
“But you're the only one to get to kiss me though.”
“Why are you being shameless right now?”
“Because you're finally mine and I'm now your boyfriend, I get to have shameless rights.”
“You’re ridiculous. I'm pouting now, go clean up the living room.” Nani huffed out, crossing his arms over his chest with all the dramatic flair he could muster.
Sky only stared like a lovesick fool.
“Stop staring, kyy!”
“No.”
“Stop!”
“I’m enjoying my boyfriend rights.”
“I’m breaking up with you then~”
“No, you're obsessed with my lips.”
Nani gasped, eyes comically wide, he looked scandalous. “Who said that?!”
“You think I didn't notice the way you're staring at my lips, huh? You look like you want to climb me like a tree-”
Nani clasped a hand on his mouth as his ears turned into a full shade of red rivaling a tomato. “What if someone hears you?!”
“You mean your plushies?” Sky replied, voice muffled.
*Ding Dong*
They both turned at the door.
“Ugh, why is food delivery such a cockblocker?” Sky groaned, sinking into the sofa while Nani walked up to the door to receive their orders.
Nani started plating the food on the kitchen counter while Sky yelled from the living room, “Ni! Can we at least kiss before your mouth tastes like a sandwich? Although I don't mind, I liked how you tasted earlier, was that strawberry? Did you have-”
“Sky, no.”
“Well, how about before bed then?”
“No.”
“Can I at least place my lips on your forehead as we sleep?”
“Sky, that's not possible. You do karate in your sleep.”
“But you would let me?”
“Did not say that.”
“Did to.”
“Did not.”
“We’re making out before shower then-”
“Sky!!!”
Nani's condo was filled with laughter as Sky continued teasing him.
But one thing is for sure, Nani didn't need to wonder anymore how good of a kisser Sky is.
“Nani, can I ask you something?”
“What?”
“How long have you been thinking of kissing me-”
“Sky.” Nani said.
“Yes, baby?” Sky responded, full on lovesick mode.
“Shut up.” Nani deadpanned before pecking Sky’s lips then continued biting down on his sandwich.
Sky licked the sauce smudged on his lips from Nani’s shamelessly and mumbled, “I’m changing the name of that sandwich.”