Eujae Nigel @jn_gl
I've gotten home, baby.

Eujae Nigel @jn_gl
Oh, sorry. That was supposed to be sent privately.

Risa @simpforcale_
*eyeroll* you just want to rub your cheesiness off our faces

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
The disrespect for single people

Eujae Nigel @jn_gl
Not my problem. Pretty sure it's your choice to stay single anyway. Both of you. Otherwise, why aren't you doing anything to find someone if you're really jealous of your friends' relationships?

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
I realized I'm not really interested in chicks or dudes, I just dream of living like a gypsy in the future travelling different places with my guitar and sketchbook. Don't worry I'll still be keeping in contact with you then because I have to attend each of your weddings

Risa @simpforcale_
who'd have thought you had this side, Nicko boy. We don't dislike it. As for me well, I just feel like romance is not something I can manage at the moment but you see, there's a promise I've already told someone, so yeah... I'm okay with dating my 2D waifus and husbandos for now

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
A promise to someone, Risa? What 0_0

Risa @simpforcale_
that's a secret Nick

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
So you have someone after all! Somehow why do I feel betrayed. Does anyone of you guys have an idea about it?

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
Hey anyone, why's it so quiet here

Risa @simpforcale_
oh just shut up, Nick. Why did it suddenly become all about me? There's something I'm curious about our new lovebirds here too since they seem to always show off their sweetness anyway. So Eujae, you call Poll baby, right? and does that boy call you some cute nickname too?

Eujae Nigel @jn_gl
Hm, does he have to?

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
Maybe he calls him daddy

Lia Annika Castillo @lia_annika
Or sugar daddy because Eujae loves to spoil Poll. Peace, Eujae

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
Hahaha, that's better Lia

Eujae Nigel @jn_gl
All jokes aside, Apollo just calls me by my name, and I honestly don't mind. I like hearing him say my name as much as I like calling him Apollo.

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
gee there's so much cheese and sugar in here, I feel like mice and ants are gonna attack my phone's screen anytime

Eujae rereads the last message he sent to the group chat, as he thinks it truly isn't a big deal that his Apollo doesn't call him any lover's pet name. It may be because, for years, Poll had only referred to him with offensive names such as jerk and arrogant prick that he cherished it when Poll finally called him properly. Besides, he loves the sound of his name rolling off his boyfriend's tongue, especially when it is accompanied by a bright smile on Apollo's face. Even more so when it is said in a needy voice while they're making love with each other.

Risa @simpforcale_
yeah I'm sure you do, Eujae. And don't worry, Poll is sweet in his own way, it's just that he can be a big tsundere sometimes. I bet that boy secretly calls you something cute too but he's too embarrassed to say it out loud lol

Lia Annika Castillo @lia_annika
That really sounds like Poll, doesn't it?

It's Yo Boy Nicko @nickguzman
Ha! Why are the others being silent btw? I'm surprised Poll hasn't flooded us with his overly defensive messages yet

Before Eujae can type his reply, another text pops up, giving an answer to Nick's question.

La Lune @_ArtemisSelene
Hey, Eujae, I'm sorry to bother you at this time even after having you drive us home, but can I ask you to check if Poll left his phone in your car? He has been making a fuss because he couldn't find it at home, so we suspected he might have dropped it when we got off your car. I've been trying to call it too, it's not in the house, but it just keeps ringing

With a concerned frown, Eujae gets up from the couch. He types, 'Sure. I hope it's in there,' as he walks, exiting the door of his kitchen to go to the backyard where he had parked the car, which he borrowed from his grandparents, next to his motorbike. 'Borrowed' he thought, but the Castillo family had pretty much entrusted him as the owner of it, saying no one else uses it anyway.

Approaching the open-air garage, Eujae dials Poll's phone number. The ringback tone signals that the call is connecting. Once he's next to the passenger side door, he hears Japanese music coming from the inside of the car.

Eujae smiles, feeling relieved that his boyfriend's phone is not lost. He opens the door and picks up the ringing device from the floorboard beneath the glove compartment. Just as he is about to cancel the call, the name on the phone's screen makes him stop.

An amused chuckle unwittingly escapes his mouth as Eujae remembers Risa's earlier text. I bet that boy secretly calls you something cute too. Their female friend must have memorized the Torres twins' personalities because the three of them have been together since they were kids.

On the screen flashing is the caller ID, the contact name that Poll has saved for Eujae's number.

handsome hubby <3

It surely isn't a term of endearment that Eujae expects Poll to call him out loud, but learning his boyfriend has this nickname for him, even if it was only on the contact list, is enough for him to think that his Apollo is indeed the cutest in-denial he has ever known.

He turns back to his house, still pleased with his discovery. As soon as he arrives in his living room, Poll's phone rings again.

Eujae sees the words 'twin sister' on the screen before he accepts the call.

"Hello?"

"Ah, Eujae!"

He grins upon hearing the eager voice of his lover. Without a doubt, his name always turns into a lovely melody every time it comes out of Apollo's mouth.

"Yes, baby," he answers lightheartedly, "It's me, your handsome husband."

A hush gets in between them for a brief moment before Poll demands in a high-pitched tone, "Wha-what husband?"

Eujae chuckles softly, recognizing the familiar defensiveness in his boyfriend's raspy voice. He imagines Poll blushing cutely right now. The mental image makes Eujae want to see his boyfriend at the moment, even though they were just together more than an hour ago.

"Oh, isn't hubby an affectionate term for husband?" he asks with a hint of mirth lacing the question.

Instead of a response from the male twin, he hears shuffling noises and Tem's confused voice. "Where are you going with my phone, Poll?"

The loud bang, which he suspects is the sound of the door slamming, gives Eujae the idea that his baby has run away from Tem and hidden in either his room or studio to prevent his twin sister from listening in on their conversation.

"I'm requesting to switch to a video call. Accept it," Poll then says.

Eujae does what he is told. Once the video connects, Poll greets him with a grouchy expression. The look on the male twin's face only causes Eujae to smile even wider. He notes the paintings on the wall and the table with scattered art materials in the background, confirming that Poll is in his studio.

"So, why did you suddenly want to switch to video? Do you want to see your hubby's handsome face, or you just want to show me how cute you are even when sulking?"

"Did you peek at the names on my contact list?" Poll asks back, ignoring his boyfriend's joshing questions.

"Of course not, baby. I just saw the contact name earlier when I called your phone while looking for it in the car," explains Eujae.

"You didn't see anything!"

Eujae lets out another chuckle. "But I did?"

The folds in between Poll's brows become more pronounced. As if to dodge the further teasing from his lover, he changes the subject. "I'm gonna go to your house. I have some notes saved in my phone that I have to work on tonight 'cause they're already needed for my history subject tomorrow."

Eujae's amusement changes to worry as he learns about his boyfriend's plan. His voice has become sober when he says, "It's getting dark. Would you like me to bring it to you instead?"

Without missing a beat, the male twin shakes his head. "I know you're already tired 'cause you still drove me and Tem home after dropping L.A. off at their house."

"It couldn't be helped, right?" Eujae says, "Cloud was held back by a group project he had to prepare with his classmates, so he couldn't drive you home like usual, and it was just a lucky thing I brought the car with me this morning instead of my bike. It was a much better option for me to bring you home than to bother your mom to pick you up or for you to commute publicly during rush hour."

"But Tem said that you guys are kinda busy too because you're currently completing your, what's that she said, feasibility studies? So I'm just gonna go to your house instead, okay? I'll bring my laptop, so I can do my schoolwork at your house, and..." Poll wavers and averts his eyes.

Through the screen, Eujae makes out the hesitation in his lover's expression.

The male twin looks back at his boyfriend, and with a determined look in his brown eyes, he adds, "I'll tell Mom that I'll be staying with you tonight, so you guys won't have to worry about me going back home very late."

Surprised, Eujae can't stop himself from blurting out, "You'll sleep over here?"

"You don't want to?"

"Of course I want to, baby. I love every moment I can spend with you and wish we could have more time in a day to be together," Eujae amends quickly. He pauses, a thought occurring in his head, before the teasing grin returns to his lips. "But I wonder... Are you sure that you just didn't notice it when you dropped your phone in the car? I'm starting to think that someone intentionally left it there so he could have an excuse to stay with me. Maybe he just misses me so much like I do him."

"That's not true! I really dropped it by accident!" Poll cries in disagreement. He stops, glowers at the phone, and then continues, "Also, we're just gonna sleep at your house tonight. We both have schoolwork to do, and you're tired, and we have early classes tomorrow, so we can't do anything!"

A light feeling bubbles in Eujae's chest and soon resonates in his throat. "I wasn't even thinking that. Really, you always think in advance when it comes to dirty things, yet you have the nerve to accuse me of being the pervert between the two of us. Anyway, so we can't do anything? At all?"

He watches as embarrassment paints his lover's cheeks an adorable shade of pink.

Glancing sideways, Poll mumbles, "We can kiss. Also, just cuddle in bed."

"I'll be fine with that." And Eujae truly is. University stuff has taken most of his energy these past few days, and he believes Poll's close presence will help him relax and sleep better. "Do you want me to cook something for our dinner?" he asks, deciding that it's enough teasing for now.

"No, it's okay. I'll be bringing some of the buttered vegetables that Mom made. And I'm gonna stop by a grilled restaurant near the supermarket to order barbeque. Although I prefer your cooking over takeaway food, you have to rest too, especially if you have lots of things to do."

Touched by the sentiment, Eujae gives his boyfriend a loving stare. "You're so sweet, Apollo. How can I not love you so much?"

The blush on Poll's face grows obvious, but he seems to try playing it cool. "I'm gonna hang up now, so I can prepare and go there sooner!"

"Alright, be careful on your way. You're bringing your laptop, right? Contact me if something happens. I love you, baby."

"'kay, see you later! I love you too!"

"Oh, not 'I love you too, hubby'?"

With wide eyes, Poll splutters, "I-idiot!"

Eujae smirks as the video disappears and a blank screen flits, indicating that his dear boyfriend has abruptly hung up on him.