Kei looks at Hero.
Hero is calmly whistling but his knees are shaking.
"Nervous?"
Hero trembles as his head turn cranky as he turn to him.
"......Yeah. Is it obvious?" He mechanically asks.
Kei smiles.
"You deserve it."
Hero gapes.
"Are you my friend or what?"
"Or what." Kei snorts.
"Why else would I come here with you? Coward."
Hero hugs Kei.
"My friend, I love you the most."
"Get off me...Before I plan to murder you."
Kei angrily pushes him away and pats his clothes in disgust.
The car enters the Astrid's mansion.
Hero looks at the black mansion.
It is even grander than Kei's mansion.
It was located in a very beautiful landscape and has an intimidating aura.
Hero took a deep breath.
"If they suddenly decided to kill me, will you atleast give me a decent funeral?"
Kei crosses his arms and raised a brow.
"It's not your first time to be called by the parent of the girls you deflowered."
Hero wryly smiles.
"This time it's a much cuter guy."
Kei smirks.
"You can just promise them to break up like you always do."
Hero flinches.
"......"
Kei looks away didn't bother with him.
They finally arrive in the mansion front door.
The maids lined up to greet them but ignores Hero's exsistence.
Hero is not discourage but Kei felt a bit awful.
"Hey, are you alright?"
Hero looks at him.
"Huh?"
Kei sighs.
"Are you that nervous you don't listen to what is happening around you?"
Hero smiles.
"I can't hear you."
Kei nods.
"Die."
***
Sitting on the couch.
Kei is sitting next to Travis.
Tim and Vina on the other couch.
Rico is sitting alone and on the side are Hero and Tyrone on one couch.
Travis smiles at Kei and offers him ice cream that he gladly accepted.
Tyrone holds Hero's hand worriedly.
Hero didn't notice him and just stare at the floor.
Tyrone wryly smile and put his head on his shoulder.
Hero flinched and looks down to see Tyrone beside him.
"Ty, when did you arrive?"
Hero looks up and grins.
"A while now."
"Eh." Hero looks around and feels the pressure instantly.
"Um...Good afternoon Maam, Sirs."
Kei looks at Hero's polite greeting and dig in his ice cream.
"So you are Hero." Vina started.
"The one that influence our son."
"......"
"Mom!"
"When did you two meet?" Vina asks.
"At Kei's birthday party." Hero answered.
"Eh?" Vina looks at Kei.
"I am there too."
"Yeah. I feel like I've seen you before Maam." Hero nods.
"Shut up!" Vina angrily scowl.
"Yes Maam." Hero immediately nods.
Vina ponders.
In the back of her mind, she reminds her the time his son is dead drunk.
She grinds her teeth.
"You are a really bad influence."
"Mom!"
Kei nods along with the family.
Hero is a really bad influence.
"I can change." Hero said.
Tyrone feels touch and blushes at Hero's declaration.
"Do you think human can change just because they want to." Travis said.
"Umm...Yes?" Hero looks at Tyrone.
"Look. I know I don't deserve your son,grandson,nephew....But I won't stop seeing Tyrone unless you threaten my family's safety. There. I already said it. I love Tyrone. And I am serious with him. Please give me a chance."
Hero grabs Tyrone's hand tightly.
Tyrone resond back.
They look up.
"We are not Tyrone. We won't be swayed with just words.
What we believe are work. So far, you are really far from trust worthy. And I hate to say this but It is possible to threaten your family." Tim said.
"Hero is my friend. And if you will fight him cowardly. I will help him fight back." Kei said looking at Tim.
"I don't have much but believe me, you won't be at peace too."
Kei is not confident about his father but his boyfriend gives him assurance that he can fight toe by toe with the Astrid and just do what he wants.
Kei believes that he chooses the right boyfriend when he said that.
Actually, it's a bit suspicious that Jeremy is pushing him to fight the Astrid as if he would love it if he falls out with them.
Hero smiles at Kei.
Kei always been the friend he needed in his life.
The type to pull you back in the right track when you go astray.
"You!" Vina pointed at him.
Kei snorts.
"Hero is my best friend and even if I know he is not the type of person you would love to be part of your family, he is not as despicable as he sounded. Hero never lies about his feelings and never cheats. I believe that he really loves your son. So if you threaten him using his family that has nothing to do with this, I will really meddle."
Tyrone grits his teeth.
"I'll commit suicide if you harm Hero."
Hero smacks his head hard.
Tyrone almost flew down the floor.
"That hurts!" Tyrone glares at Hero but he shut up looking at Hero's dark empty gaze.
Tyrone gasps and sat properly rubbing his cheek to Hero's arm.
"It's a joke."
"A joke makes people laugh. Look around you. Who is laughing?"
Hero scolded.
Scared,Tyrone looks around and they all are glaring at him.
Kei in particular are about to throw a spoon on his hand but Travis is stopping him.
The awkward atmosphere was relieved when the maid come to say that the food is ready.
They all walks to the dining area.
Kei pulls Tyrone though in the pool side.
They all let them be.
Hero is quiet on the side.
"We do not approve of you." Vina said without looking at Hero.
Hero nods.
"I understand Maam."
"But it is not us who will be in a relationship with you so it is not really our turn to choose." Rico said.
Hero happily looks up.
"I understand Sir. I will be really good with Ty."
"Tyrone is our family's treasure. Even if Kei is your friend...if yoy slight my nephew.....you should prepare for the worst." Travis said.
"Yes Sir!"
Before Tim can say his piece they heard a loud thud in the pool.
Kei enters the house alone.
"Where is Ty?" Hero asks.
"Swimming in the pool." Kei sneers.
"I help him kill himself."
"You are so meeeeean!" Tyrone shouted.
He is shivering.
Hero wryly smiles and went to Tyrone.
"You deserve that."
Tyrone whimpers.
"Not you too."
Hero rubs his wet hair and kisses his forehead.