“Kaelix, could you help me sample this one?” A sentence Kaelix has been hearing a lot, especially for the past few weeks.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vFUVyOUy4
Zeal has been taking music commissions on the side of being a bartender, and he would ask for Kaelix to sample them to get a second opinion from time to time. This time, it was a jazz piece. Knowing that Zeal wasn’t the most well-versed in jazz, at least, according to Zeal’s narrative. Which Kaelix believed to be completely untrue, as he’s seen Zeal’s musical talents and how humble the man could be. But still, Kaelix was tempted to show the client a piece of his mind, as bothering his loved ones was something he doesn’t tolerate. It was when Zeal hugged him from behind, stopping his tracks and soothing his rage.
“Kaelix, it was I who wanted to do this. I took the commission because I wanted to try something new.” Zeal soothed.
Although reluctant, Kaelix did what he was told, absolutely nothing. Because of this project, Zeal has been asking for Kaelix’s opinion more frequently. Upon asking why, Zeal simply answered:
“You’re the best jazz expert I know.”17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtwvyM8suF
Today, Zeal has been in his room (technically their room) all day, to the point that he hasn’t eaten anything yet and it’s worrying. Kaelix made Zeal some eggs and broccoli with coffee and set them on the table as he went to get the busy composer.
“Zeal, I’m coming in.” Kaelix knocked the door to the room then pushed it open after hearing a faint “yeah” from the inside of the room.
“Kaelix, just in time. Could you listen to this for me so it’s all good to go?”
“You’re done?”
“Yeah, thanks to you, my darling bouncer.” No matter how many times he’s heard it, the pet name still makes Kaelix flush.
“Okay, I made something for you to eat on the dining table. Have that while I listen to this masterpiece you’ve made.”
“I will do that, thank you.”
Zeal adjusted the volume of the headphones, then rose to let Kaelix take the seat. He pushed it closer to the desk as Kaelix sat, act of a true gentleman.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokbHTISpYu
The music was slow, piano marking the melody, emphasized by clarinet; drums laying the beat, polished by bass. The music starts building up, notes rising in octave, trombones and saxophones joining in, giving way for the climax. Then everything falls back to how it was, instruments retreating one by one, leaving only the soft notes of the piano. Then, a voice appeared, a voice Kaelix knew too well. It was Zeal’s.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Cpfy6t5tV
My one, my only17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqhJTIgGtA
My love, my darling
My ever-cherished bouncer
Will you marry me?17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGiKwgIPG4E
With that, the music ended.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQQ47LuHjT
Kaelix took off the headphones and turned around to see Zeal kneeling on the floor, looking at him with loving eyes. Sunflower bouquet in one hand and ring in the other. He didn’t realize when Zeal has prepared all this. How could he not have even noticed the slightest?17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUsIBzcNOg4
“So? How was it?”
“You should’ve asked in person…” Kaelix muttered.
Zeal chuckled, Kaelix was blushing, the most he’s ever been.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjN3skNWFpF
“I’ll ask you again and again, in person or by text, however many times you would like me to. Will you marry me, my darling, Kaelix Debonair?” Zeal asked once more, his voice soft, plucking Kaelix’s heartstrings.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eZlKw056x
Tears welled up in Kaelix’s eyes, his vision misty. Sometimes he hated how much this man has a way with his words.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa49v9XfR7j
“Yes, Zeal Ginjoka. Definitely yes.”17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfNvJUrHLW
With that, Zeal’s sunset eyes shined the brightest that Kaelix has ever seen. He lightly wiped the tears off Kaelix’s face with his finger, bouquet set to the side. He slides the ring onto Kaelix’s finger.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ifgpiICxF
“How did you know my ring size?” Kaelix asked as he takes a good look at the ring, the yellow diamond glistening under the dim bedroom lights. It was only when they held hands did he realize that Zeal had his ring on as well, and instead of yellow, the diamond was green.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJeSH4ykqC7
“I’ve known you long enough that it would be rude of me if I didn’t, Mr. Debonair.” Zeal said as he pulled Kaelix in for a hug, firm and tight, just how Kaelix likes it.17Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOv90BT5ZKD
“So this client you were working for was me all along?” Kaelix asks as Zeal lightly strokes his soft hair.
“No, not you. Us.”
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