INT. UPPER DECK BAR AND RESTO -- 11:00 PM
Jhay
We're here. You can order anything you want.
Isaiah
You should choose. I-I don't know what to drink.
Jhay
Well then, I'll order Vodka & Soda for you.
Isaiah
Okay.
After a while, Jhay came back with their drinks.
Jhay
Here, try it.
Isaiah took a sip from the glass.
Isaiah
It sure tastes great. I want more.
After many rounds of drinking, even Jhay couldn't understand what his friend was saying because of his slurred speech.
Jhay
I think you should stop now. You looked like a pufferfish.
Isaiah
N-n-noooooooo! I s-s-still waaant to 'rink (hiccup)
Jhay
Look at you, you can't even form a straight sentence. Let's go home.
Jhay stood up to pay for the bill when Isaiah followed him.
Isaiah
H-h-h-heeeeey! Wheeeere d'ya think yeeeeer goin'?
Isaiah drank till he dropped that he almost face-planted the floor when he followed his friend. Jhay had no choice but to bring him to his villa, or maybe he had a choice. And bringing Isaiah to his villa was also part of his plan, it's just that it will happen earlier than he expected.
INT. AUTUMNCREST VILLAGE, JHAY'S VILLA -- SUNRISE
Jhay helped Isaiah get down from his car and assisted him on the stairs. He took Isaiah to his bedroom and settled him there.
Isaiah
I... sh-still need aaaa drink! Mooore!
Jhay already put a blanket over him, when Isaiah suddenly stood up and danced like he was partying in some pub. Jhay walked to him and assisted him back to bed.
Jhay
You should sleep.
Isaiah
B-b-but
Jhay
I will reward you if you sleep now.
Isaiah
Really?
Jhay
Yes, really. Now go to sleep.
Isaiah
Mhm.. Okaay..
Isaiah replied and he drifted off to sleep, even snoring lightly. Jhay caressed his face and fixed his hair. Then he gave him a peck on the forehead.
Jhay
This is so exhausting. I will never ever take you to drink again.
Jhay said to himself, with a hint of pride, that he had achieved what he wanted. His best friend/love of his life is now lying on his bed, inside his room, and soon, he will be his.
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RomanceWill you do whatever it takes to get what you want? Isaiah and Jhay were just simple college students, or so it seems. Isaiah got hooked on a female student named Emerald, and he became her secret admirer. Everything is well, until one day, somethin...
