A Tale of love's challenge 2

part ❤️ 14

As the car rolled to a stop in front of their house, Tay glanced over at New, who was still sound asleep in the passenger seat. With a gentle sigh, Tay reached over to unlock the door and carefully lifted New from the car, cradling him in his arms like a child. New stirred slightly but remained in his peaceful slumber as Tay carried him inside.

Once inside their home, Tay laid New down on their bed, tucking him in with a warm blanket. Just as Tay was about to step away, New stirred, slowly opening his eyes and blinking in the soft light of the room.

"What happened, New? Why did you wake up?" Tay asked, concern etched in his voice.

New, still groggy from sleep, rubbed his eyes and mumbled, "I'm feeling hungry."

Tay's brows furrowed with worry. "Didn't you eat anything there?" he inquired.

New nodded slowly. "Yes, but I still feel hungry," he replied, his stomach rumbling softly.

Understanding New's need for nourishment, Tay reassured him, "Alright, sit here and don't go anywhere. I'll bring food here for you."

With a grateful smile, New nodded, sinking back onto the bed. As Tay headed to the kitchen, New couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort wash over him. Despite their occasional disagreements, Tay's care and concern never failed to touch his heart.

As New finished his meal, Tay watched with a small smile. "Now sleep, New," Tay gently suggested. New nodded and settled down on the bed. Soon after, Tay joined him, lying down beside him.

Unexpectedly, New drew closer to Tay, wrapping his arms around him in a hug. Surprised, Tay questioned, "What are you doing, New?"

"I want to hug you to sleep," New replied softly. Tay paused for a moment, considering, before deciding not to argue. He knew that in New's current state, it was best to avoid conflict.

Quietly, Tay returned the embrace, wrapping his arms around New and holding him close. Resting his head against Tay's chest, New finally found peace, and soon, both of them drifted off into a deep, comforting sleep, wrapped in each other's embrace.

As New stirred awake, he found himself wrapped in Tay's embrace, nestled against Tay's chest with Tay's arm securely around his waist. Confusion clouded his thoughts as he struggled to recall the events of the previous night. He remembered drinking, but beyond that, everything was a blank canvas.

"Why am I hugging Tay?" New mumbled to himself, a sense of unease creeping over him. He attempted to extricate himself from Tay's embrace, but before he could, Tay stirred awake.

Tay's eyes fluttered open, meeting New's gaze with a mixture of concern and curiosity. "You're awake," Tay murmured softly, his voice cutting through the hazy fog of New's mind. "Can you remember what you did yesterday?"

New's brows furrowed as he wracked his brain for any semblance of memory. "I... I don't remember anything," he admitted, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "I remember drinking, but after that... it's all a blur." Tay's expression softened, his hand reaching out to gently grasp New's shoulder. "It's alright," Tay reassured him. "But from now on, if you want to go anywhere, you have to tell me first. If I say yes, then you can go. If I say no, then you have to stay at home."

The tension between New and Tay escalated as New questioned Tay's insistence on being informed of his whereabouts. "Why do I have to tell you everything? I can go wherever I want," New protested, his voice tinged with defiance.

"And what if you get drunk and end up in a dangerous situation? Do I have to come and get you?" tay said, his tone tinged with exasperation.

New's retort was sharp, his words laden with accusation. "Who told you to come and get me?" he challenged, his voice rising in volume.