THREE
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Kim had always known that Kinn, his brother, was not the brightest when it came to taking care of his family, but he never thought he was this dumb to buy his 10 year old a car.
So imagine how Kim was dumbfounded when he saw the new addition to his brother's driveway. A shiny, black car that looked like it belonged to James Bond himself. It was difficult to believe that his brother, Kinn freaking Theerapanyakun, had bought that magnificent machine for his 10-year-old son. Kim was always aware of his brother's stupidity when it came to taking care of his family, but this was a new level of foolishness. He couldn't fathom how Kinn could have justified this purchase without telling Porsche.
So if anyone said that Kim was feeling bad for his brother , who had a huge screaming match with his husband, who currently is on vacation without telling kinn, Kim would bleach their mouth off.
The only thing he is feeling bad for is to take care of his nephew who found himself parentless for a week since his dad has gone to an angry vacation and his papa who soon followed to pursue his husband.
Not that Kim didn’t love his nephew , it’s totally opposite of that. He loved him with all his heart and wouldn’t even hesitate to kill for him. The only problem is that he was suppose to go on a date with his own husband Porchay , who just from a month long music tour. But now they have to take care of their nephew instead of that magical date that Kim had planned for his angel.
“Angel come on, we can just have him stay with the minor family. You know Prapai would rather stay with Venice than stay with us.”, Kim desperately tried to reason with his husband who was now cooking food for their nephew who would be coming any minute now.
“P’kim , you know that’s not possible. Both P’Pete and P’Vegas is away for business and Macau is taking care of Ven. You can’t just dump Prapai to him too. He and Venice are trouble in a pot when they are together, you know that right? Or have you forgotten about your dear car that they both had teared apart for sake of their so called studying”, his angel teased his , still trying to make god knows what sweet.
Yes, Kim was very much aware that if he give Prapai to Macau today there would be no motorcycle left in Vegas’s driveway. He shuddered to even think about what would happen when they would be able to get their hands on motorcycle.
Kim had always been a careful and practical person, but he couldn't help feeling a sense of dread every time he thought about the obsession of those two had with vehicles. Whether it was Venice’s strange desire to dismantle cars, or his nephew's eagerness to be a passenger in any machine with wheels, Kim knew that trouble was always looming around the corner. He doesn’t know from where Venice’s weird obsession for taking out parts come from.
It was all fun and games when they are young, but Kim know that things would get complicated when they would reached their teenage years. That’s a problem that Kim definitely doesn’t want to be a part of. He will leave it for their parents. Or leave it to Porsche who has some good methods to get those two troublemakers stay on their feet.
“Chay , just one day, ok? Lets leave Prapai with Macau just for today. We can take care of him for the rest of the we….”kim didn’t get to finish his sentence when they heard their doorbell ring.
There goes his one day , since his husband just had gone running to open up the gate. Probably more excited than him to coddle his nephew.
Kim sighed, there’s not one single day in this family that he can have some peace with his husband. Maybe he should follow Porsches method, and kidnap Chay on a vacation. For a year, or maybe forever.
***
Since Kim couldn’t go on that date , he felt like getting some work done. And finishing some songs for his new album. Although he had taken some work from Kinn , since that useless piece of dumbness had gone after his husband, he doesn’t feel like getting anywhere. So he went to see what his angel and his nephew was upto.
As he walked into the living room, he couldn't believe what he was seeing. There was some movie playing in the background, but all he could focus on was the scene in front of him. His husband Chay was sitting on the couch, and Prapai was draped onto him, hugging him tightly. Limbs intertwined like there was no tomorrow.
Suddenly, an unexpected desire to haul his husband off to their bed hit him like a ton of bricks. He had never felt like this before, but he couldn't resist the temptation. Seeing Chay like this with kid, like a father. He wanted to feel the warmth of Chay's body against his, to be wrapped in his arms, and to lose himself in the moment.
But as he took a step forward, Chay turned around and caught him staring. His face turned crimson as he realized he had been caught. "What are you doing?" Chay asked, a smile playing on his lips. His angel knew him well.
He never wanted to be dad or get a kid on board. But seeing his husband with his nephew like that he wanted to see their own child like that too. it was something he couldn't let go of.
He didn't know what to say. He was at a loss for words. All he could do was stand there, staring at the two of them, wondering how they had gotten to this point since Chay had slapped him on their family dinner infront of everyone, when Kim tried to talk to him somewhat months later. He had always known that he loved Chay, but he had never realized how much until now.
When Prapai stirred in Chay’s embrace, he couldn't help but feel a sense of longing. He also wanted to be there with them. But Prapai didn’t get up he just tangled himself more and continued to sleep in his uncles arms. No matter that boy was 10 year old now and no 10 year old usually likes to be babied.
But he knew his nephew liked to be held , liked to be comforted with skin to skin. And even if his nephew didn’t say anything he knew Prapai was clearly distressed about Porsche. So he wanted the boy to eat and sleep early.
“Nothing angel , I will go order dinner. Wake him up . He should eat dinner and sleep on a bed. You too”
He watched Chay giving him a knowing smile, he realized that maybe, just maybe, they could get used to this. Chay cuddling with their own son someday and Kim finding them on couch. His heart heavy with longing, as he made his way out of the room, a sudden desire to find love like that burned bright within him.
Maybe they could both start having the idea of being two to three.
***
“No Prapai , we have a room ready for you , just infront of ours , you can sleep in there”
“But uncle Kim, I wanna sleep in here , with you guys”
"It won’t be comfortable. This bed is for two. You will be uncomfortable Pai.”
“I wont . I will just sleep hugging uncle Chay . I will not disturb you. You can have all the space. Even the blanket. Me and uncle Chay will have our own”.
That’s the problem, you little brat. Kim seriously wanted to say it on his face but just by looking at his husband he knew if he actually said that he would probably sleep on his office for next week.
Prapai was a bright and curious child who always got what he wanted. That little worm could just smile and everyone would do as he want. He knew his nephew’s tactic far better than anyone, since he was the one used to do that with his parents when he was young. Now he understood what his parents dealt with.
As they settled in for the night, after finishing dinner, Chay told Pai that he would tuck him in his bed. But Prapai expressed hir desire to sleep in their room with them.
“Pai, you are 10 and we are two grown ups, we cannot fit in the bed”, that’s not true at all , the bed is huge and it could probably fit 4 people but Pai didn’t need to know that. He wants to have his husband on his arms tonight.
But seems like Prapai was determined to sleep in the same room as his uncles. "Please Uncle Chay, I promise I will be good. I wont make a single noise." Prapai pleaded.
That little shit. Trying to convince Chay. He knows Kim will not say no , if Chay agrees. And looking at his husband he knows Chay will agree””
“P’kim lets just sleep tonight. I will make him sleep in his room tomorrow.” Chay smiled at him.
“YESSSSS!!!”
Kim sighed and reluctantly agreed, knowing that it would be a long night. As they all settled down for the night, Prapai snuggled up in middle. Between him and Chay. The light were off but he could feel that prapai has buried himself on Chay’s side. Seriously how can a 10 year old like this much snuggling up.
“P’kim sorry , I know you wanted to sleep with me tonight but well I couldn’t say no you know” Chay said whispering to him .
“Chay ,angel. Its ok. You know I will never say no to you and this little devil would have slept with us one way or another”
“But still. You planned so much for today” kim could practically feel sadness rolling of him.
“Wait , how do you know about that? It was supposed to be a surprise for you” Kim was worried now. Is there a mole? But he didn’t say about it to anyone. Even if should Kim start looking into it?
Chay could feel gear turning on in Kim’s head. So he assured him. “NO , stop P’kim. I know what you are thinking, there’s no trouble. I saw the receipt of the rooftop that you booked for today, and it was really expensive, so I am just feeling bad.”
“Don’t feel bad angel. We can go anytime we want and that hotel belongs to our family. But I just wanted to have a date with my own money that’s why I paid for it.” Kim quickly told him. Taking his hand which was holding Pai, Kim smiled and tugged both of them towards him, feeling a sense of warmth and contentment spread through his body. It felt good. Their nephew fast asleep in his arms. And the brat can melt between them . He was the one who wanted to sleep with them in the first place.
As the three of them intertwined on the bed , he couldn't help but wonder how he had never realized this before. They needed to have another addition on their family.
Soon they fell asleep. Kim had to admit, he loved having the child in their bed with them. He had not always enjoyed cuddling but now he had two people snuggle up with him, it felt good.
Pai was sleeping soundly in his uncle Chay’s arms. He was snuggled up close to him, his legs kicking every now and then, completely unaware of the chaos he was causing in the process. Kim hadn’t felt anything until the brat had to turn around and hold hold’s kims middle. He suddenly he turned and draped himself all over him , raising his legs on top of his thigh. Totally sleeping like koala.
Kim tried to free himself from him. But pai just hold tighter. He tried to move slowly again but the kid instantly draped himself all over kim again. Seriously , are all kids like this? It was evident that the kid was not going to let go of him easily. So kim tried to sleep like that. It was very very uncomfortable. Totally different from holding Chay. Kim wanted to move from the bed but it would wake both Chay and Pai up. So he just gave up and tried to sleep with a hugging koala in this arms. Kim soon felt himself falling asleep with the soft snoring of his nephew.
***
It was a peaceful morning the next day, and the sun had just started to rise, casting a warm golden glow through the window. The sound of birds chirping and the gentle breeze made it the perfect morning for a lazy lie-in.
But Chay had a habit of waking up early in the morning and he was glad that he did.
Kim was asleep with Prapai in his arms . The child's messy hair was all over the place, and his tiny fingers were gripping onto his uncle’s shirt tightly, as if his life depended on it. Chay couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.
He knew he needed to get up. But he was too in love with the moment, too captivated by the beauty of his little boy and his P’kim. One minute turned into 15 minutes , the pair of uncle and nephew lay there, snuggling and cuddling.
It was a moment that Chay would never forget - a moment that would stay with him forever. But it wasn't until the next moment when he saw his husband waking up still hazy, opening his eyes as he saw Chay smiling at him and then taking the child in his arms snuggling even more and closing his eyes, when he realized how much he wanted a child of their own.
Maybe that’s why he couldn’t stop himself from going to his hisbands side and whispering in his ears.
“P’Kim lets have a child”