It had been a week since Gang Zhi showed himself again to Hao Tieng. He used to come over at work whenever Hao Tieng was at his lunch break and talk somethings over with his sister. Gang Zhi hated that he had to avoid Hao Tieng like this but atleast he got to protect him from the shadows everytime Hao Tieng did something stupid that would possibly get him killed.
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Hao Tieng wasn't about to give up on Gang Zhi. He had done some stupid things just to get Gang Zhi's attention but whenever he tried to. He got so drunk, got in trouble.....and the next morning he was home comfortable in his bed with a hangover. He knew Gang Zhi had probably saved him and brought him home but everything was a big blur to him but today was going to be different. He knew Hao Tieng was watching him in the shadows and this time he wasn't planning on getting drunk.
"Hey"
Hao Tieng snapped from his thoughts and looked up only to be meant with gleaming eyes and a sincere smile. Hao Tieng had made a friend this past week since Yung Jen and Gang Zhi was avoiding him.
"Hi" Hao Tieng said with a smile.
"You seemed lost in thought. Is there anything wrong? Can I help with anything?" she asked.
"Ohh Bi Yu. The only person that can take away my pain is avoiding me. But thanks for the concern anyway."
"Ohhhh" she said with a hint of disappointed 'I wish I could be that person for you.' she thought.
"Why are you here?" Hao Tieng asked
" Well I didn't see you over at the cafeteria and I figured you'd be here alone. So I came to give you company plus I brought you some food." she said holding up the plastic container with food in it. Hao Tieng noticed the container with food. His eyes lit up with excitement as he stared at the food. It had been a while since he felt any emotions.
"Thanks. You brought everything I like." he said as he gestured Bi Yu to sit next to him.
Bi Yu didn't waste any second sitting next to Hao Tieng with a big smile on her face. The two sat there for a while as they enjoyed their meal.
Gang Zhi who was watching in the shadows wasn't too happy with the sight but wasn't planning on blowing his cover no matter how much it hurt him.
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It was after work and Hao Tieng was walking out of the building with Bi Yu. The two had agreed to go out and get some drinks even though tomorrow was a work day.
"Why are you always sad?" Bi Yu asked noticing the pout on Hao Tieng's face as he sipped on his beer. Hao Tieng turned to face her with the same sadness in his blue eyes.
"Wouldn't you be if you're heart broken?" he question-answered taking another sip.
"I wonder how someone can let someone like you go. If it was me, I would've never broken your heart."
Hao Tieng knew Bi Yu was probably meaning something else but he decided to shut down every ounce of hope she had.
"Your a really good friend." he said
Bi Yu was slightly disappointed with the mention of 'friend' but just let it slide knowing that Hao Tieng still needed some time to get over his heart break.
Hao Tieng didn't drink much that night. He had a mission to fulfill and he needed to be sober enough for it.
"It's getting late. I will see you tomorrow." Bi Yu said placing small pecks on Hao Tieng's cheeks.
With Bi Yu finally gone, it was time for Hao Tieng to execute his plan. He knew his plan was stupid and dangerous and he might get killed but it wasn't time to re-think about everything. He walked out of the bar and walked towards the side of the road. He waited till he saw a bright light and stood in the middle of the road.
The driver honked and honked but Hao Tieng didn't move out of the way. As the car got closer, Hao Tieng started to regret his decision but it was already too late for him to run away.
He closed his eyes and waited for the car to hit him and get him out of his misery.
As he let out a loud sigh and smiled, he felt two very mascular arms pull him out of the way.
He opened his eyes and saw his face. Gang Zhi's face. His strong arms around his waist as they stared into each other's eyes.
"I knew you would come." Hao Tieng said the smile on his face widening.