“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…”12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvy74DobiP
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.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYVscPSjrL
“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.”12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvgHDtcxYy
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!”12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3gkjnEHgE
Kaelix felt a heartwarming sensation. It was sweet that Zeal was willing to cater to Kaelix’s needs, despite it being a conflicting one.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡux8tcOuMJl
“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.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLPOI01lZc
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?”12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKvaHlNtvQ
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.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8TsGrz9o2P
“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.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0CWIXdX5G
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 Zeal12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAExBzioGfH
It seems that Kaelix wasn’t the only one with the impression, Zeal does have a tendency to make even the smallest things grand.12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeFOawKjPY
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 planned12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRcVeifceSy
“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.”12Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDB6m2anG2l
There was a notification on Seible’s phone that night.
ns216.73.216.6da2Account ending in 2434 received $1000
Message: Deposit ;D
