“If I were to wed you, I would want it to be the greatest event ever.”
“But I don’t want that. It’s so expensive…”
“I’ll pay for it.”
“You don’t have to though…”13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFrBxUrCDtw
Who would’ve thought that something they bickered about, back when they were still friends a few years ago, would be revisited sometime in the future. And that sometime would be now, as Kaelix lazily lay his head on Zeal’s shoulder, scrolling through social media for wedding decoration ideas.13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAK5uquKRU7
“I want the event to be as big as possible. I want to let the whole world know that you’re mine. I want to show everyone how much I love you.”13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLoyn9W2Tib
Usually, if this was in any other scenario, any other small event, Kaelix would have went along with it. He’d even scold his lover with the classic “You make me sick, Ginjoka.” But this time, he didn’t budge. Kaelix knew that if he folded here, Zeal will definitely follow through with media and press showing up on their wedding day. The mere thought of it made him shudder.
“Can’t we just go to the courthouse and then have a meal after?” Kaelix proposed instead.
“No. How is that different than any other day?” Zeal shot down the idea immediately, eyebrows furrowed into a knot.
He must have replied a little too harshly than he thought, because Kaelix falls silent.
“Kaelix, darling, I’m sorry for snapping at you. But if you’re worried about the money, I can afford it.” Zeal patted the bouncers head.
“It’s not that…” Kaelix’s voice was faint, and slightly unsure.
“Then what is it? Tell me, okay?” Zeal urged.
“Weddings, marriage, it’s something close, intimate, private. I want something that reflects the intimacy, the nature of our relationship, something that’s special to just us. I don’t want to be watched by strangers like caged animals.”
“Okay. Then maybe a private celebration?”
“Like a small party or something?”
“Sure, something like that.”
“Really?”
“Yes, when have I ever lied to you?”
“Multiple accounts, do you want a list?” Kaelix gave Zeal a sharp glare.
“Never mind that, do you not have anything else to say to me?” Zeal shifted his gaze away from Kaelix and changed the subject.
“Oh, Zeal Ginjoka you’re so nice to me!”13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiH5qjRyQf
Kaelix felt a heartwarming sensation. It was sweet that Zeal was willing to cater to Kaelix’s needs, despite it being a conflicting one.13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GleC9NM7P
“Is there a place you have in mind?” Zeal reeled back in on the subject.
“I’m looking at venues and nothing’s standing out to me.” Kaelix sighed
“I have a suggestion. Why don’t we hold it at By the Beat?”
“Why the live house though?”
“Do you not like the idea?”
“No, not that. It’s just… counterintuitive? Unconventional? I just want to know why.”
“It has sentimental significance, it’s the place where we first met, where we fell in love.” Zeal’s tone softens as he recalls the fond memories of him and his darling bouncer.13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqhovZp3dI
The smiles and laughs they had; the conversations they shared; stolen glances and intimacy, endearing memories played in rewind, retracing steps back to the day they’ve met. The day Kaelix sat down at the bar, where Zeal asked him “Care for a drink?”13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8PX3LoeMZ
Kaelix also took that same stroll down memory lane. As romantic as the plan was, there was still a factor of reality that they have to consider: the other members’ thoughts on this.13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hxAAsiR51
“Are you sure that they’re okay with this, live house being a venue and all? We would have to be closed for a day.” Kaelix’s brow furrowed in worry, how he hated to inconvenience people.
“We could rent the place for a day. I can ask them in the group chat right now.” Zeal pulls out his phone and texts.13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexaCyY2WE6
Z: Guys, would it be okay to host an event at the live house?
S: Yeah!
S: That would be soooo cooool!
F: What is it that you want to host?
Z: A wedding
Z: Small one, nothing much
F: Nothing’s “small” when you say it Zeal13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6hm2qezfWp
It seems that Kaelix wasn’t the only one with the impression, Zeal does have a tendency to make even the smallest things grand.13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6FnwIwIoo
Z: Kaelix would make sure of it
K: I would, yeah
S: I think it’s great
S: if this works, we can further promote the live house
F: Opens up to new possibilities in a way?
S: Exactly!
F: That is true
F: I don’t see why not
Z: We’ll pay rent for it as well
S: Noooo Zeal, don’t pay
S: We’re doing it was a test anyways
S: Think of yourselves as white lab mice :)
K: thank you guys :)
Z: Great, I’ll follow up on that once we have everything planned13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdYEDCrFtmB
“I believe you’ve read the group chat?”
“I still can’t believe that they’re agreeing to this without us renting the place.”
“Seible being Seible.” Zeal shrugged.
“Well, we’ll find a way to pay that rental.”
“And I do have a plan.”13Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQK3txz9B90
There was a notification on Seible’s phone that night.
ns216.73.216.95da2Account ending in 2434 received $1000
Message: Deposit ;D
