Zee is running a small restaurant. He always dreamed about that, and his best friend ( MAX ) helped him the most in the starting stage of that, like working with him. Zee and Max have been friends since middle school . He remembered his best friend had a younger brother (NET) who was always a cheerful kid, cheeky, and always tried to break his cold heart self . But Net moved to states for his studies .

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One day, Max invited him to his home for a family party, but what was his surprise? Net. He was stunned to see how the Net grew from a kid to a hot and handsome man. But still, his cheeky behavior died.

Net : Wow.. hello Mr. Hot head chef. How are you?

Zee : Until now, I was good... but after seeing you, I don't know. * roll his eye *

In the party, Net tries to annoy Zee as much as he can. After the party end there is only Max, Zee and Net.

Max : Net, when will you join the company?

Zee : What company? Is he going to stay here!

Net : Yes, phi! My studies are done, so yeah! And phi Max, I will join after a month.

A week later, Net went to visit Zee's restaurant . He took a seat, and then the waiter came for taking the order .

The Waiter : What do you want, sir?

Net : A double cheese burger and sprite, please.

A few minutes later, they placed the order . After he finished his food and went to pay for the bill. But the card is not working because he totally forgot to change his card to international to native.

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He keeps trying it, and he even tries to call his phi, but the call went to vioce mail.

Net : Sorry, I forgot to bring the cash, and my card is not working . I will pay the next time.

The worker : How can I believe you ? How many of you guys are coming like this? And you even broke the plate.

They start yelling at him. Net tried his best to explain, but the worker was not buying it.

Then, because of the noise, Zee comes out to see what happens.

Zee : What happening here?

Before Net explained, the worker said.

Worker : Sir, he ate and accidentally broke the plate, and now he is saying his card is not working.

Then Zee looks at Net, who looks like a sad puppy.

Zee : Any explanation? * normal tone*

Net : phii Zee! I totally forgot to change my card to Thai and forgot to bring the cash with me. * puppy eye* and about the plate, it's not entirely my fault that the waiter didn't see me standing in the way. When I turned around, we both boomed, and she dropped it.

Zee : This why you should carefull not always be clumsy. * to the worker* it's ok. Leave it. I will collect the bill. I know him he is family.

The workers are so shocked how he treats and the way of his tone with Net.

The worker : * to Net * Sorry, sir! I don't know it.

Net : * smile* It's ok, phi , you did your job. You're just being careful about people cheating on my Phi restaurant. * cheerful *

The worker : Thanks, nong.

Net : * to Zee * phii! Can I help you! I'm bored in home .

Zee : * shake his head* If you're bored, why don't you go to your phi Max office.

Net : noo it will bore too. Please, I promise to behave and won't break the things.

Zee knows that even if he says no, there is no use, so he lets him.

Zee : ok, but don't disturb anyone here.

Net : ok phi.

Zee went inside to do his work. Net went to the casher and started to be friends with him. They even exchange their number. Later in the night, they closed the restaurant about to leave, and Zee got called, so he went to speak.

Zee : Net, you're coming with me. Your phi Max has to leave for his business trip it's sudden, so he asked me to take care of you.

Net : ok phi, I don't have any objection.

He has stayed with him for two weeks, mostly Net will be home before Zee.

One weekend night, as Zee is cooking dinner for them, Net offers to help. Their hands brush while preparing ingredients, and Net playfully flicks flour at Zee. The moment turns unexpectedly charged when Net leans in to wipe a smudge of sauce off Zee's cheek, his touch lingering just a little too long.

Later that night, after everything was done, Net finds Zee sitting on the sofa with a glass of wine. He joins him, and their casual banter shifts into something deeper. Net admits that he's always admired Zee's passion for his craft and how he's built a life around what he loves.

Net : You know Phi! I always admire you. You build your own restaurant and be the head chef just like how you want.

Zee is caught off guard by Net's sincerity and the way his gaze lingers.

The time they start spent together give a chance to understand each other. Net joined the company as he said that even though he will come to Zee restaurant when he has time. But what Zee doesn't like is the way Net and That cashier speaks and laughs. One day, he saw that cashier boy try to clean the dust on Net Face, so he went towards them and took Net with him to the story room.

Net : phi! What happened?

Zee pushed him to the wall and grabbed his face.

Zee : I don't like how that boy close with you. * looking into his eye*

Net : Why!

Zee : I just don't know! Don't be close with him.

Net : If you don't say the reason, I will go with him. * Whisper *

Zee suddenly pulls him to the hot kiss while holding his waist. They both kissed each other and then stood.

Zee : I think you understand! You're mine! OK, I love you.

Net : * giggles * Love you too, phi... I know you like me. I saw you stealing glance at me whenever I'm with him.

Zee : * pinch his nose* So you know, but still tease me!

Net : Yes! You fun to tease * giggles *

Then, after that, they went on some dates. They agree to keep things quiet, but their secret is harder to hide as the days go by.

Max caught them sneaking a kiss behind the door when he stayed with them. Also, he saw them randomly on some place while holdinghands and clingy.

One day, they spent the night in Max home and he saw those two holding their hand under the table, so after a long silence, Max shook his head and said.

Max : If he makes you happy, Net, I'm okay with it. But Zee, if you hurt him, I'm coming for you.

Those two look at him so shocked.

Max : What you guys think you're hiding this secretly. * Grinning face*

Net : Sorry, phi! I want to settle first before saying this to you.* sad face*

Max : it's ok nong as long as you happy it's fine for me. And I know Zee very well. So I'm happy. And from now on, don't be hide to kiss.

Net blushing hard to add Zee peck his lips.

Max : oiii.. but not in front of me.

After the dinner, Net and Zee went to Net room. They went to bed after kissing each other, and cuddled then slept.

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