BEHIND US (bl)

"Hurray! 🎉 It's finally SkyNani's turn! I'm so excited writing this, and I hope you feel every bit of that excitement as you read! 💖✨ Let's dive into this journey together-get ready for all the feels! 😍🔥".

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Sky sat next to a very drunk Nani, who was passionately delivering a thank-you speech to the staff, management, and co-stars at their after-party. The celebration marked the end of their two-day SkyNani Frienomenon Fancon, and Nani-true to himself-was letting his emotions spill out with every slurred word.

"I want to say a big thank you to everyone who came to support SkyNani. I really appreciate you guys- P'Tha, P'Som, Win, and Dew Thank you for coming today, naaa. And for staying for the after-party... I'm so happy, naaa,"

Nani said, his voice slow and drenched in drunken sincerity.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something important, he turned to Sky, his eyes soft and unfocused.

"Sky... thank you for accepting to do this show with me. Khun Sky... I'm sorry for being bad at properly expressing my feelings."

Sky couldn't help but smile. Nani, with his flushed cheeks and slightly pouty lips, looked impossibly adorable. A part of Sky wanted to hide him away-keep this version of Nani just for himself.

"Sky... I'm so happy you chose me, naaa,"

Nani continued, his voice dipping into something even softer, almost vulnerable. "Let's be together for a very long time, naaa. Hmmm... Khun Sky?"

Sky felt his heart skip a beat at the way Nani gazed at him, waiting-hoping-for an answer.

"Khrab, Khun'Nani. We will stay together for as long as you want, naaa."

The room erupted into screams and cheers, but Nani didn't seem to notice. Instead, a bright, childlike smile spread across his face as he plopped down beside Sky again.

Leaning in close, his breath warm against Sky's ear, Nani whispered,

"I love you, naaa... friend."

Sky swallowed, his heart tightening at the word friend.

But he didn't say anything. Instead, he let himself savor this moment-the way Nani leaned against him so naturally and the warmth of his presence.

For now, this was enough.

At 3 AM, Sky carefully helped a heavily drunk Nani into the back seat of the company car that was waiting to take them back to their hotel.

He slid in beside him, knowing full well he couldn't drive-not after the alcohol he had consumed. He wasn't as far gone as Nani, but still, it was safer this way.

The moment the car started moving, Nani wasted no time snuggling up to Sky.

At first, he rested his head on Sky's shoulder, his breath warm and steady. But then, as if seeking more comfort, he shifted even closer, pressing his nose into the crook of Sky's neck.

Sky stiffened.

The sensation of Nani's breath tickling his skin sent an unexpected shiver down his spine. His heartbeat quickened, but before he could regain control of his thoughts, Nani's soft, drunken voice murmured against his neck-his lips lightly brushing against Sky's skin.

"Sky... why are you angry, hmmm?"

A jolt of electricity shot through Sky's body. He swallowed hard, willing himself to remain composed.

"You've been so quiet since... Who made you mad? Tell me-I'll yell at them for you!"

Nani lifted his head from Sky's shoulder, his face just inches away. His slightly glossy eyes, still heavy with intoxication, searched Sky's for an answer.

Then, without warning, he reached out and traced Sky's lips with his fingertips.

"You haven't smiled at me for hours now, Sky..."

Sky froze.

Nani's touch was featherlight, yet it sent a deep, unfamiliar heat spreading through his chest.

"Your lips are so soft, Sky..."

His voice had dropped to a whisper, so soft it barely reached above the hum of the car.

His gaze flickered down to Sky's lips, lingering there as if contemplating something.

Then, as if drawn by an invisible force, he inched even closer, his breath mingling with Sky's.

"Sky, can I-"

HONK! HONK!

The sudden honk of the car horn at the hotel gate shattered the tension like glass.

Sky sucked in a sharp breath and quickly pushed Nani back, creating distance between them.

"I'm not angry, Nani,"

Sky said, his voice slightly strained.

"I was just a bit drunk. And you are drunk too, so stop talking and let me help you up to our room."

Sky turned Nani's face away before he could get any closer again, his own heart still racing.

"Awww," Nani whined in protest, his lips forming an exaggerated pout as Sky helped him out of the car and into the elevator.

The truth was-Sky was in a bad mood. And the reason for it was standing right next to him.

It wasn't just tonight. It was always like this.

Every time they were around other people, it felt like all the men they encountered wanted Nani.

They flirted shamelessly, drawn to him like moths to a flame. And the worst part? Nani was completely oblivious to it.

Tonight, it had been Dew.

Sky didn't know what they had been talking about, but the easy laughter between them, the lingering touches from Dew, had been enough to set his nerves on edge.

He knew Dew and Nani had been friends long before he came into the picture, but still-he couldn't help the jealousy simmering inside him.

And what made it worse? Sky had a nagging feeling that Dew was doing it on purpose.

A few minutes later, as the elevator hummed softly on its way up, Nani suddenly burst into laughter.

"Isn't Nong Dew so funny?" he giggled, his body swaying slightly as he leaned against the elevator wall.

Sky remained silent, his jaw tightening.

Nani, oblivious to the shift in energy, kept laughing. "He couldn't even hold his alcohol. He was so cute drunk, right, Sky?"

Sky exhaled slowly, gripping the keycard in his hand a little too tightly.

Nani turned to him, expecting a response-but all he got was silence.

His laughter faded as he blinked up at Sky, finally noticing the lack of reaction. "Sky?" he called again, his voice softer this time.

Sky kept his eyes on the elevator doors, refusing to acknowledge the way his stomach twisted at Nani's words. Because the truth was-he didn't find it funny at all.