Micah noticed the anxious look on Jax before he excused himself. As much as he wanted to just take that moment to rest, he couldn't shake off Jax's expression. He rose up from his seat and followed Jax.
Just when he entered the restroom, he saw Jax talking to himself while looking at the mirror.
"Jax, stop being like this. You can't like Micah."
Micah frowned. Was Jax taking things personally? That couldn't be. If it was true, it would be troublesome on Micah's part. This was supposed to be just an act. Why did Jax have to fall in love? Any personal feelings could break his dynasty. Personal feelings meant vulnerability.
Micah thought that Jax was the right person for his dynasty. Maybe he was wrong.
"What did you say?"
Jax turned around. His eyes grew wider. "Micah? What are you doing here?"
Micah had a serious expression on his face. "That's not important, Jax. Now, tell me, what did you say again?"
Jax avoided Micah's gaze. "I'm sorry, Micah. I think I'm starting to develop feelings for you." His voice was quiet, showing that he was aware that it was a mistake.
"Starting to develop feelings for me? Why? Because of the way I acted towards you?"
Micah knew how easy it was to catch a person's heart. Just be cold at first then treat that person specially for a few days and you've got that person's heart in your hands.
"I feel happy when I'm around you," Jax replied.
"Happy?"
"Ordinary things become extraordinary because of you. And somehow, I want to make you feel the same way, too."
Micah was quite taken aback. It was the first time someone said something like that to him. When he was young, he was someone who turned even the worst things into something worse as what his mother said. When he was a teenager, he was someone who attracted people because of his appearance. When he was a young adult, he was someone who learned how to use his actions to attract more people. But not once was he someone who was someone's desire to make happy.
"I appreciate that, Jax. But you know this is just fan service, right?" Micah said.
Jax nodded while keeping his eyes glued to the floor.
"I want to hear your response, Jax. Do you understand that what we're doing is just fan service?"
"Yes."
"So you should remind yourself of that everytime. Just because we do things like a couple outside the public's eye does not really mean we're a couple. Fan service is basically acting 24/7. Our characters are in love; we are not."
Jax noticed that Micah was talking to him the same way he used to.
"I'm sorry, Micah. I'll try to stop these feelings. Or maybe my body's just shocked because of what has been happening between lately that's why it's acting this way. Don't worry. I'll sort things out soon. I'm sorry for bothering you with such stupidity." Jax gave him a smile. "Let's go. They must be looking for us."
And so they went back without talking to each other. Just a few seconds later, Sebastian came out from one of the cubicles.
"Just fan service?" he asked.
Sebastian washed his hands and went back as well. Before making his move, he observed Jax and Micah's behavior. It was like there was a barrier between them. And the barrier seemed to be something that the two of them set up.
Looking at Jax, Sebastian though, I did tell you that if he ever breaks your heart, I'll do whatever it takes to make you mine. Whatever it takes.
The director said that they would have to postpone the shoot since the rain was not going to stop anytime soon. They all headed home early. Micah sent a message to Jax, saying to take some time off from each other so that they could work on proper terms for their fan service. Micah also sent the contract of the fan service, which hurt Jax since it reminded him that Micah was just being kind to him because of money.
"Jax, are you looking for a ride? I can give you one," Sebastian said.
Jax smiled. "It's okay, Seb. I'll just wait for Ray."
"Wait for Ray? But I heard him talking with my manager. He had to take care of some business. He won't be able to drive you home."
Jax knew that already. He just didn't want to be with Sebastian or anyone else. He wanted to be alone.
"I will be quiet, I promise. I know you're exhausted. I won't bother you at all."
Jax chuckled. "Alright."
"Baby." Jax felt a hug behind him. It was Micah.
"Baby?" Jax wasn't asking what the matter was. Instead, he was asking why he was calling him baby. Micah added a detail of not treating each other like boyfriends for a short time in the message after all.
"Hi, Sebastian!" Micah greeted Sebastian and looked back at Jax. "Let's go home, baby. I've been waiting for you."
If this had been before, Sebastian would've backed away immediately. He really wanted Jax to be happy. But he knew better.
Sebastian decided to play Micah's game. He smiled and said, "Micah, I'll be borrowing Jax for today. We're just going to have some talk. It's been a long time since we've had time with each other only."
Jax gave Sebastian a questioning look.
"But, baby, didn't you say that you're going to help me with cleaning my house? Last time, you caused a lot of mess in my room," Micah said. Of course, the only truth in his words was Jax being in his house. But he wanted to make Sebastian jealous.
It didn't work though. Sebastian was sure he won. He knew Jax and Jax was a person who avoided people who hurt him. Whenever Jax was hurt, he would stay away from that person so he could process the pain by himself.
"I'm sorry, baby," Jax finally spoke. "But I promised Seb first. I'll go there next time, okay?"
If someone knew the real situation, that person would've laughed at the three of them covering their words even though they already knew the truth.
There was a slight change in Micah's expression. "Okay, baby. I'll just send you the details." He then planted a short kiss on Jax's forehead.
Sebastian smirked internally. He won. He could finally have Jax all to himself.
When they got into the car, Sebastian did keep his promise. He was silent all throughout. The only sound resounding in the car was the song.
Jax's phone dinged. It was a text message from Micah. He opened it.
I told you to take some time off from the fan service so you will be clearheaded. That doesn't mean you're allowed to flirt with anyone.
Come to my house tonight. Don't make me go there, Jax.
Jax, Micah, and Sebastian are the trending names in Thailand for starring in the most popular BL series of the year. Jax plays the protagonist, Micah the possessive top, and Sebastian the one who drives the love triangle.
All is well for the three who have been in the BL industry for a few years and have only gotten a break now. But things start to take a turn when the plot in their series slowly begins to become the plot of their lives.
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