It all begun when Ye Mubai decided to cheer for his master's love.
He read through controversial topics concerning LGBT and made himself knowledgeable over relationships without the boundaries of sex and gender. It opened his mind that only knew how to study lucrative reference books to become an even more proficient assistant to a powerful man like Fei Long Liu.
His world expanded and he begun to see different interpretations to people's interactions. To a point that even a mere brotherly gesture between male co-workers became romantic behind his thick rimmed eyeglasses that sparkled with dangerous fantasies.
The change was gradual, but he welcomed it as professionally as he always did with his life and work. Even after knowing the fact that Feng Mian Zhao was actually a woman, and everything he studied and recommended to his master was actually not required at all.
Needless to say, he continued to read the rotten books.
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Ye Mubai's routine was just as before, being beside Fie Long Liu. The only addition to his job was looking after the little buns whenever both Fei Long and Feng Mian were in the office. The family of seven was huge but united, stemming from their constant family activities.
Although sometimes, Dean and Denise would steal Juan-Mao while stringing along Ju-Long. While the twins would be dragged by Shi Bai whenever she was in D City. The second child was even more dependent on his parents, envy sometimes laced his face for his father's constant presence around his mother.
There was always something exciting going on in the Liu household with all the children around. And even Ye Mubai found it really fun.
But today, he was on a day off after working almost 24/7 for both the Emperor and the Empress. It felt a like national holiday to him, and he was intending to spend it at home, watching romance movies. He still had leftover of rotten collection in his home from his intensive research concerning gay relationships. He couldn't bare to return them without exploring all of them first, after all, he paid for all of them even if it was rent.
He was languidly sprawled in his bedroom, his family downstairs not knowing what he was up to. His television was already playing the beginning of "The Way He looks (2014)" when all of the sudden, he heard a ruckus downstairs.
"Oh my~ Alex~! Why didn't you tell us you were coming for a visit?" Ye Mama cheerfully welcomed, giving the tall man a hug and a kiss to his cheek.
Ye Papa joined at the porch as well, welcoming the arrival of his friend's son. "You traveled straight from Norway? How's your father?" He adjusted his eyeglasses while gently asking alongside his wife.
Alexander flashed them a handsome smile. "Sorry for the sudden visit, aunt and uncle. My father's doing well with his business and remains healthy!" His cheer was clear for everyone to see. He remained standing at the door as he politely continued. "I suddenly had a work transfer but couldn't find a place to stay, then I also lost my wallet and phone in the city... I was very careless! I hope you can allow me to live in your livingroom for the night? I'll be sure to leave the very next day to ask for my company's help." He was very polite, but his confidence shone bright.
Mubai joined his parents in the first floor as well, silently eyeing the tall man whose appearance was anything but neat. He looked like he was chased around D City, the soles of his shoes had even melted.
Ye Mama let out a sharp gasp as she carefully dragged Alexander in. "Poor Alex, come, come, feel free to stay even for a week or until you find accommodation! Have you had supper? Better yet, go take a shower first. Baai?! Can you lead Alex to the restroom?" She was so anxious that she didn't noticed Mubai was just behind her, leaning on the wall. Her shout was piercing enough for Mubai to shrink a little.
When Alexander saw Mubai in his simple white shirt that hugged his toned body, he suddenly didn't know where to look. It seemed like a crime to even stare in Mubai's pair of grey eyes that felt like they could pierce him to his bones. So he opted at staring the wooden floor as if a black hole would suddenly appear and open up,and eat away the suspicious feeling he felt for a moment.
"Of course, mom. Follow me, Alexander." Mubai smoothly said, nudging Alexander to move with his head. Then turned around to lead the way upstairs.
Ye Mama then went to the kitchen to prepare for Alexander's dinner, while Ye Papa went back to the living room to continue watching a tennis tournament.
Alexander followed after Mubai quietly, feeling a little intimidated with Mubai's indifferent attitude that felt more rigid than anything else. As if he was meeting a CEO instead of a bathroom...
"Uhm.. You are Mubai, right?" He tentatively asked, hugging his bag into his chest a little tighter. He was confident when he was desperate, but after that had passed, he changed to his usual self that was as meek as a mouse. He wasn't in his house after all, so he had to be very careful not to offend anyone or anything.
Mubai noticed his cautiousness and thought nothing of it. "Yes, I am. We have met during last year's New Year's celebration when the family visited your family in Norway. Which company did you get transferred into? I can give you a lift tomorrow morning." Mubai kindly offered, already thinking of expanding his social network.
Alexander was a little relieved by Mubai's approach, so he politely replied with ease. "I'll be working in the IT department of Twilight&Dawn." His hazelnut eyes subconsciously followed the swaying of Mubai's shapely butt over his grey sweatpants. "I heard it is the best gaming company in the world..." He gulped a little when his mind wandered over how big Mubai's butt were and how soft they would be to pinch. His hands held tighter to his bag as his heart rammed with a realization.
Mubai briefly gave a nod in agreement. "Indeed it is. It's one of the affiliated companies of where I work as well, which is conveniently on the same street. We can arrange to have you stay here if you wish, to save yourself from expenses while saving money for a while. I can drive you in the morning as I work almost every day."
Alexander felt happy at the suggestion, because he really lost all his savings when his wallet was stolen. Fortunately, his credit card was already cancelled, as well as his phone plan. So there was no fear for further charges in the future.
"I would be very thankful..." His voice quivered with happiness, a genuine smile widened across his face just in time for Mubai to look at him when he turned to face him. When Mubai saw this, he couldn't help but smile a little. Alexander appears to be a good person, which made him feel at ease. There would be no problem accommodating someone like him.
Unknown to Mubai, his little smile shook Alexander's heart. He knew Mubai was attractive, but only found out now that his smile can even kill! He didn't understand how a being could possibly exist? Even more, why was he feeling a strong pull towards another man?
They were passing by Mubai's room when they both heard strange noises inside. When Alexander sneaked a peak, it was just in time to see two boys kissing on the big screen. He was so shocked he almost bumped against Mubai's head.
"Here's the restroom. Take your time, and call me from the next room if you need any help." Mubai nonchalantly said, not minding someone else had seen the movie playing in his room. Then he left to continue watching his movie even if it had played for long while now.
Alexander was spaced out for a moment before catching himself and slowly went inside the restroom still looking thoughtful. When he took off his clothes, only then did he realized he was erect.
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That night, Alexander's sleep didn't come easy. The two boys kissing remained in his head, alongside Mubai's shapely butt. The desire continued to swell in his heart.
Although it wasn't his first time meeting Mubai, the feeling he had felt since seeing him again was filled with mixed feelings. In the darkness, all he thought was Mubai. He tried to dissuade his thoughts towards his work instead. Tomorrow was gonna be his first day. Would he encounter any big boss? Would it go well for him? He wasn't exactly a people person, so he was a little worried.
But the thought of Mubai giving him a ride comforted his nerves.
"Is he gay?" Alexander asked to no one in particular. Unbeknownst to him, he went back into thinking about Mubai once again despite trying not to.
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The very next day, Alexander awoke a little tired for sleeping a little later than usual. So he sleepily opened the restroom intending to wash his face and brush his teeth only to be met with a naked Mubai in all his glory.
Mubai was under the shower, warm steam spreading in the humble restroom. His eyes were closed, his eyelashes dripped with numerous droplets as water slid down from his head to his attractive nose and cherry lips. His slender hands roamed around with soap.
If the white shirt yesterday merely showed his toned body, his nakedness was a cause for nosebleed and arousal. Alexander was forced to wake up and gape as his throat grew parched, deep blush creeping to his face. His hazelnut eyes shifted around the restroom, but they always returned to Mubai's wet physique.
Was it possible for a man to feel this deep attraction to another man? Because he could feel his manhood pulsing with vigor.
Alexander ruffled his hair, trying his best to ignore the sexual tension he was feeling and decided to do what he intended to do. They were both men, nothing was wrong with being in the same room, even if one of them was naked. He tried to concentrate but his mind would always return to Mubai's nakedness, heat rushing to his face.
Can he survive living in the same house if he felt this attracted to one of the house owners? That would be too disrespectful of him, because he was already fitting himself in due to his own misfortune. He cannot possibly cause trouble to his kind acquaintances.
Alexander stole another glance at Mubai before leaving the restroom. The shower was much too loud for Mubai to notice Alexander's quiet movements, while his eyes were closed the whole time, stealing a little bit more of sleep while in the shower. After all, he was back to work again today.
"Do you have everything on you?" Mubai kindly asked, already in the driver's seat, patiently waiting for Alexander whose mind was a complex web of thoughts. "I believe I do, thank you." He briefly smiled, a little shy for god knows why. Mubai did not seem to notice this and merely gave a nod before driving out of the garage and towards their destination.
"Uhm.. Mubai?"
"Hm?" Mubai's grey eyes were intent on the road, his mind was already organizing Fei Long's schedule for the next three days.
"D-do you like watching those movies?"
Mubai briefly thought of Alexander's question and immediately understood what he meant. "I don't mind watching such movies. They're like any other romance written in books or played in screens."
"Do you find them interesting? I mean, a man to another man. Isn't it disgusting?" Where Alexander lived, gay relationships were ostracized and if anyone was found out to be gay, they would immediately be driven away due to mental and physical exhaustion caused by bullying. He had always been scared that someone might find out his attraction lied on the same sex as him, which he had no control over. Of course this did not apply everywhere in Norway. In fact, it rarely did. But Alexander's family just couldn't move out readily and he was stuck with keeping his sexuality from the rest of his peers.
Mubai almost instantly gave his answer, remembering Fei Long's ordeal years ago. "Interesting? How is that? A heart cannot choose who they want to fall. It's normal and shouldn't be regarded as disgusting. If anything, it's a cause for celebration for feeling such feelings despite the threat of going against stereotypic. Those who are brave enough to face it are admirable."
Alexander's hazelnut eyes grew brighter after listening to Mubai's enlightening words. Nobody had ever told him such a thing, and he felt this inexplicable feelings in his heart that had only begun sprouting last night. His feelings had grown roots, and learning more about Mubai only made his attraction for him stronger. Can he let his feelings grow deeper?
"You are very wise..." He softly said, turning his hazelnut eyes outside the tinted windows. "If only many others thought like you too."
"Oh, you'll be surprised." Mubai softly chuckled, remembering Dean, Denise, Shi Bai and Arata Ito. Even his master and his wife briefly flashed through his mind.
Alexander was soon dropped off at Twilight&Dawn, while Mubai went on with his usual routine. The week after became busy for both, but Mubai remained a stickler for schedules and always gave Alexander a ride. This only made their relationship gone up a notch and became fast friends.
Alexander was interested in anything Mubai liked and disliked. He no longer fussed about his feelings. Whether it was wrong or not, there was no point worrying about it if he needed to live in the same house with Mubai for a while. He enjoyed the feeling anyway, it made his days brighter and he felt even more inspired to work.
Mubai didn't get much day offs like usual, but whenever he did, he finally had a companion to watch or read his rotten collection, which seemed to have grown a little without him noticing. But he didn't care very much due to work always being busy and he had no time to worry about what sort of supernatural was behind it.
"Hey Bai, don't you think you haven't been sleeping well recently? Why don't you sleep for the whole day today? Even if it's your rare day off, you don't need to spend it doing something!" Alexander advised, already pushing Mubai back onto the bed. Even though his heart always beat like crazy whenever he was in close proximity with Mubai, he couldn't stop himself from being pulled. He liked being near him.
Mubai tried to shrug off Alexander's grip but soon found himself losing the battle. "My collection is still far from being finished..." He drawled, obviously exhausted.
"I'll finish them for you!"
"Don't you need to do some analysis? Go, go.."
"This is more important, so go back to sleep. I'll make sure your collection benefits." Alexander understood Mubai's stubbornness that can almost be considered an OCD. When he gives himself a task, he would finish it to perfection. Instead of finding it frustrating, Alexander merely saw it as another attractive attribute to Mubai's character.
This time's objective was reducing some of Mubai's rotten collection that had piled up. Alexander was half to blame for sneakily adding more, not thinking enough that Mubai would be so adamant even when too tired. So if it was only to reduce, he can take up the job!
Mubai relaxed for a moment after hearing Alexander's words. His hooded eyes tried to focus on Alexander's face. "You are a good man... Then I'll leave it to you!" And he immediately dozed off, finally back to sleep after almost not sleeping for a week from going to a business trip with Fei Long.
Alexander heaved a sigh of relief before turning to look at the tower of collection, simultaneously gulping a nervous saliva. On his right, there was the defenseless Mubai, while another side was a cause of danger that can awaken the beast in him. But he promised!
Mubai always wrote a short summary of each work, whether it was from a book or a movie, and compile them into his notebook. He was that diligent and Alexander admired him for it. It was now his turn to do that job in place of Mubai.
He turned on a movie while picking up a novel. If he can work with two materials at the same time, the effects should be halved, or so he thought.
The longer he remained exposed with the materials, the more he felt aroused. He couldn't stop thinking about Mubai's nakedness, his mind ravaging him freely. His heart broiled with passion.
The novel was at the steamy section, while the movie was at a point of emotional revelation, the start of two men's forbidden romance as they were trapped inside their office without electricity. It was dark and dangerous.
Alexander's hazelnut eyes grew bright with lust, flickering towards Mubai's lips that were parted a little. He slowly hovered above Mubai's sleeping countenance, passionately gazing at his face that had short stables from a few days of neglect.
He softly placed his lips onto Mubai's chin and felt tickled by the short facial hairs, a smile spreading across his face. It seems, Mubai was deep asleep.
His lips next landed onto Mubai's lips, licking his lips gently, his mind clouded with only tasting Mubai and surrounding himself with Mubai's masculine scent.
His heart rammed with his sinful actions, his nervous self being engulfed by the fire that was only fueled by the sounds coming from the movie. He was at a precarious point.
How can such a man be so dense? It is a sin to be so attractive, and even more so for not noticing his feelings... Always taking care of him even if it was under obligation... He couldn't help but feel special, even a little. Or hoped...
He knew he was straight, so he stopped at being friends. But being this defenseless without a clue... can it be blamed on him?
He played with his crotch, feeling the heat rise while his other hand gently played with Mubai's. Even after the first ejaculation, Mubai remained deep asleep with only his manhood being energized over and again. Alexander completely released his desire with his mere hands, remembering the shape of Mubai's manhood as his mind imagined intense fantasies. The more he dreamed, the more vigorous his hand movements were.
That day, it was a memory Alexander will never forget for a lifetime. It was a constant reminder to him even after Mubai married to a woman...
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A month from that sinful day, Alexander remained a little fidgety around Mubai. He still remembered what Mubai had said when next he awoke.
"I had a wet dream." Alexander almost choked with his drink, a deep blush tainting his handsome face. "Really? Lucky you. Was it with a woman?"
"Yea." Mubai replied taciturnly.
"Was she good...?" Alexander nervously asked, his hazelnut eyes passionately stared at Mubai's face.
"Yea."
Alexander couldn't handle it anymore and immediately ran out of Mubai's room that day, and locked himself in his room. He expressed his secret feelings for Mubai behind locked doors once again that day. His actions made everyone confused but thought not too deeply about it.
Now, everyone was at dinner and Alexander's feelings remained hidden. The atmosphere however, was a little different than normal. Then Ye Mama solemnly announced as everyone was in the middle of their meals.
"I've accepted a marriage proposal from the Gu Family. Bai, can you meet up with the young miss of Gu?"
Apparently, Ye Mama could no longer wait for Mubai to get married. He was turning 30 after all and old enough to make his own family. Although he had saved up enough money to live by himself, he remained with his parents because he had no other siblings to take care of Ye Mama and Ye Papa. He was really a thoughtful man.
When Alexander heard the news, his stomach twisted as his heart felt a sharp pain. His hands feeding himself immediately stopped, his hazelnut eyes searched for Mubai sitting opposite him. He suddenly felt lost.
Mubai gave his mother a perfunctory glance before gulping down a mouthful of his food. "Sure. I'll set up the date."
Alexander didn't know how he got to his bedroom that night but he felt his love was about to end. And he had no control over it. His mind swirled, his heart cracking, bits and pieces falling into the Abyss. He was heartbroken before anything begun.