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"Have You eaten?"
I asked him directly while releasing my hand from him while taking an apple that was next to the bed table where I was sitting.
"Hmmm not yet" he answered weakly while looking at me with a confused look.
I purposely didn't reply to what he asked because I knew that it was difficult for me to explain. Because lying to him is something that is not easy for me.
I took the fruit knife that was on the table, and I cut the apple into pieces. The atmosphere in the room at this time was speechless, all that could be heard was the sound of a knife slicing through the flesh of the apple.
Bryant was just silent as he looked at me intently. I didn't look at him, but I knew he was watching me right now.
"Vin.."
Before he had time to say something he wanted to say, I immediately fed him with a piece of apple.
"Sweet isn't it?" I asked grinning at him.
"Ehem, it's delicious, it's sweet," he answered while chewing the apple that was in his mouth.
I gave him a big smile and he did the same.
Not long after that suddenly Bryant grabbed my right hand back and held it.
"May I?" He said while stroking the back of my hand.
I just nodded my head slowly.
I saw Bryant take something out of his trouser pocket, what the heck is it that makes me curious.
"I only ask you for one thing, Vin, don't ever take this bracelet off your hand okay!?"
I was surprised when Bryant suddenly spoke while putting on a black bracelet adorned with a purple pendant which was very nice to me.
"Oh, this is good, you know, is it okay if I use it?" I said replying to what Bryant said.
While looking back at the bracelet that was wrapped around my hand.
"Answer me first!" Bryant said back while holding my hand tightly.
I was silent thinking about the right answer for him because I also should not be careless in making a decision.
"Vin, can you?" Bryant asked again looking deep into my eyes.
"Okay!" I answered briefly which immediately made him relieved and smiled broadly.
"See!"
Bryant opened the collar of his shirt and revealed the necklace he was wearing, the necklace was black and had a purple pendant. And it had the same pattern and color as the pendant Bryant had in my hand.
"Hah the same?" I looked at Bryant's necklace and looked back at my bracelet, to make sure it was the same one.
"Yeah, I ordered this for a couple on purpose. But don't worry, you put it on your hand and I wear it around my neck, so it won't be too flashy!" Bryant Said
"Hmmm okay, thanks I like it!" I said smiling at him.
He just nodded his head slowly and kissed the back of my hand.
I who saw that, could only be silent and let him do that.
Hmmm, let it flow at least he can't be like this on normal days either.
***
Bryant looked so calm when he held Vino's hand, how could he not, because this was a golden opportunity for him.
Although he was a bit gloomy because his question was not answered by Vino.
But he tried to understand that because it was a privacy that he should also understand.
But once again he still has a clear mind, aka the still thinks positively about Tristan and Vino's relationship.
"Vin next time I promise to know you inside and out," Bryant said suddenly.
"Huh, what do you mean hehe!" Vino chuckled.
"Yeah, I'll get to know you better, so I can be more careful about all the things that can hurt you!" Bryant explained while kissing the back of Vino's right hand.
"Hehe, just relax, Bryant!"
Vino replied while ruffling Bryant's hair gently.
Hmmm, I can feel comfortable when I'm around him, but this comfort is very different when I'm by Tristan's side. I don't know what I'm feeling right now, but basically, I'm comfortable.
Vino thought while smiling at Bryant who was pampering him.
(Sound Of Door Open)
Suddenly Vino and Bryant immediately turned towards the open door.
And how surprised Bryant was when he found out that the one who entered the room was Daniel, his brother.
"Daniel!" Bryant said as he immediately stood up and walked towards him.
"Relax, I just came here to see how Vino is doing!" Daniel said while trying to make the atmosphere less hot.
"How do you know?" Bryant asked sternly.
"Your Instagram story!" Daniel answered slowly.
"But..!"
"Bryant, it's okay," Vino interrupted, which immediately made Bryant silent.
Bryant walked slowly towards Vino while gesturing.
'Are you okay if he's in here' while glancing in the direction Daniel was?
Vino nodded his head slowly.
"Is okay Daniel, sit here," said Vino to Daniel.
Daniel just smiled as he walked slowly towards the empty chair on the left side of Vino's bed.
"Vin are you serious!?" Bryant whispered to Vino, sitting in the chair to Vino's right.
"Yeah, Bryant is okay, trust me!" Vino replied while stroking Bryant's hand which was tightly clenched beside the bed.
Bryant who was previously emotional because of Daniel's arrival, now began to soften because Vino stroked his hand and asked Bryant to hold Vino's hand.
"How are you, Vin?" Daniel asked quietly.
"I'm fine, how about you?" Vino answered while asking Daniel again.
"Yeah, I'm very good!" He answered with a deep breath.
"I'm so worried about you Vin!" Daniel said as he grabbed Vino's hand and tried to hold it.
But Vino quickly avoided contact with Daniel.
Daniel who knew this immediately realized and chose to remain silent, undoing his intention to hold Vino's hand.
"Is okay, Daniel, I'm fine, just calm down, after all, there's also Bryant and Tristan who are on standby to take care of me!"
Vino said while smiling at Daniel.
'Deg'
Daniel immediately fell silent when Vino said this, and it was certain that Vino's words made Daniel hurt about him.
But it can't be helped, the name is in the past, yes, the past.
"Hehe, yes, Vin, I know," replied Daniel, trying to force a smile even though it was very difficult for him.
"Yes, Daniel" Vino answered slowly with a small smile at Daniel.
While on the other hand, Bryant just kept quiet while looking at Vino and Daniel, and of course, the grip of the hand didn't leave his hand because that was the only thing that could keep Bryant quiet.
"Hmm, have you eaten?" Ask Daniel
"It's okay," Vino answered shortly.
(Door Open)
Spontaneously all immediately looked towards the door. And sure enough, Tristan came, carrying Vino's Boba pillow.
Tristan fell silent at the door when he saw that there was a new person in the room.
"here," said Vino, directing Tristan to sit next to Bryant.
And quickly Bryant released his hand from Vino and shifted a little further away from Vino.
Tristan's eyes never left the figure of a Caucasian who was somewhat similar to Bryant.
"Tristan, this is Daniel, Bryant's older brother!" Vino said introducing Daniel.
"Ahh ok ok" replied Tristan curtly.
And not grabbing a handshake from Daniel.
Daniel who knew this immediately lowered his hand again.
"Then he's here for Bryant?" Tristan asked curtly.
"No, I'm here to visit Vino" Daniel answered directly.
And after that, the atmosphere in the room instantly fell silent.
Damn, what I should answer is this?
Vino thought confused.