Thread by @cooheartedia, #EarthFluke AUEarth and Fluke know that it's a 'no' when the cameras [...]

#EarthFluke AU

Earth and Fluke know that it's a 'no' when the cameras are still on. They know they can't cross the line because what everyone knows is the fact that Fluke is Ohm's and Earth is Kao's.

The truth is they belong to each other and no one knows.

— I finished my kaoearth one so let's start a new one with earthfluke

— a very short au
— if u don't like this ship then leave
— for all ninehearts but especially for my uwma neyshen (ily)
— english

Subtle glances. Hidden smiles. Sometimes, loving touches.

No one seems to notice those. Actually people notices it but directs it to a different person. No one gets that it is for Fluke.

Earth know that they can't do anything for now. They have to do their job.

Specially now that they're in an event and they have to perform later with their on screen partners, Ohm and Kao.

He just can't help but to look at his lover because he looks gorgeous. He will absolutely fight anyone who's going to say that Fluke isn't beautiful.

After that he received a scolding from Fluke because they were requested to take a photo together and Earth helplessly made himself obvious with the stares.

Earth countered it by saying that no one did even pointed it out.

And he hates that he is right.

Fluke got silent after his retort. Earth knew it's the same reason to what he was feeling. So, Earth grabbed his hand and went to a random restroom near the room for the artists.

Earth closed the door and faced Fluke,“Baby.”

He cupped Fluke's face,“I'm sorry I didn't mean to.”

Fluke smiled faintly,“Babe, I know. You don't have to say sorry. Besides, we both know what you said is true.” He caressed the hands holding his face.

Earth took a deep breath then kissed Fluke. He felt the other one kissed back with same vigor as his. He tilted his head and +

deepen the kiss not caring about the lip glosses applied to their lips getting smudged. He just want to kiss the boy he entirely love with his whole heart. He got a little brave, shifted his hand around his nape and tug his hair, earning a sharp gasp from his baby.

He felt Fluke's hands too that was roaming aroung his torso. Along with the sharp gasp earlier, he also received a squeeze to his hips. They kissed for a moment after breaking it for air.

Earth whispered, “You know.” /i love you/

Fluke smiled, “I know.” /i love you too/

When they went out of the bathroom while holding hands, they saw Ohm coming to their way. Fluke let go of Earth's hands subtly behind the backs and they both got slightly tense.

Ohm smiled at them,“I'm looking for you two, the event is going to start any minute now.”

The two smiled back,“We're going back there too. Let's go?” Fluke said then went to Ohm's side as Earth stood there quietly watching the two interact happily.

He shifted his glance to Ohm who's now obviously being unnaturally happy and talkative with Fluke.

The two started walking side by side while Earth was walking behind them now eyeing Fluke who's talking to Ohm about something only they know.

'That's normal. They're partners after all. P'Kao and I are like that too.' Earth said in his mind trying to convince himself.

His baby is friendly and cheerful like him so he's easy to interact with. That's why many people like him. That's why Earth has so many enemies when it comes to Fluke's heart but Fluke is always there to reassure him that no one can compete with Earth whenever he whines to him.

He's starting to get jealous. He envied Ohm. He's always with Fluke. He wants to be with Fluke freely too. He wants to be beside Fluke on and off camera. He wants to be Fluke's partner on cam too.

However, It's just a wishful thinking for now. They still can't be.

It isn't helping when he has this feeling that Ohm likes Fluke. Earth noticed that Ohm is treating Fluke differently from everyone else. Fluke is special to Ohm and everyone knows that.

How sad, Earth is special to Fluke but not everyone knows that.

The event started. Fans' screams and shutter sounds from different cameras are filling the whole place. They can't even hear the music they are about to perform to.

Earth and Kao was the first couple to be on stage. They have to perform a little cute act for the fans.

Even Earth himself finds it cute.

Kao reminds him of Fluke when he's the one sulking and Fluke has to deal with his moody boyfriend. The only difference is this is Kao and not Fluke.

He turned to face Kao and accepted the "apology gift". Kao gave out his pinky and Earth interwined it with his but he didn't expect what Kao did next.

Kao kissed him.
Kao kissed his forehead.

and it wasn't in the script.

After that Earth managed to hide his shock and continue the performance with Kao who even got lost and flustered too after the kiss he improvised.

The event ended well. They went back to the dressing room. Earth and Kao were bombarded with teases from their co-actors +

especially Boun who's the self-proclaimed captain of the KaoEarth ship.

Earth heard a lot of teasing from him but not even one from his baby who's in the corner just watching everyone.

Fluke caught Earth looking at him so he smiled faintly like the one he did earlier.

That's a sign.

He needs to be with Fluke now.

Earth was just about to go to Fluke's side when he's stopped by Kao who grabbed his arm.

“Earth, can I....can I talk to you for a moment?”

[Do you want Earth to talk with Kao?]

Earth looked at Fluke and saw that Fluke is staring back at him. Fluke nodded. Earth relaxed and smiled faintly at Fluke. It is a "I'll be back, I'm yours" hidden in a gesture and Fluke nodded once again but with a smile this time.

He went outside with Kao in a place not too +

far away from the dressing room. It's just a bit of private and not a pathway for staffs.

“P'Kao are you alright?” Earth asked Kao because he noticed how unnaturally fidgety and nervous looking the older man is.

“I'm alright, just let me calm down for a bit...” Kao assured him.

Earth held Kao's shoulder and soothes him to help him calm down. When he finally did, Kao grabbed Earth's hand on his shoulder and placed it near his heart that was beating so fast.

“Earth, I know this is probably so sudden for you but I think this is the right time to say it.”

“The stunt earlier, I don't know where did I got the confidence to do it. It just that I have this urged to kiss you so I did. I can't help it! You're so cute and all of my thoughts that time was to kiss you. I'm sorry, I startled you but Earth.... I like you...”

“I hope you're not mad because of what I did! You might be thinking that I'm probably just confused but trust me I'm not gonna ask you to talk if I'm still confused.”

“Earth Katsamonnat, I have feelings for you and I've accepted it.”

Kao asked, “Can you accept it too?”

Earth was speechless. He's in panic actually and Fluke came into his mind. He knew Fluke wouldn't like this news at all.

He took back his hand from Kao's hold and looked down.

“Earth...”

“P'Kao, I'm sorry....”

“I can't accept your feelings for me. I'm really sorry...”

Kao looked devastated. He finally had the courage to confess when he doesn't normally do it at all but he got rejected. It's heartbreaking.

“Then, may I ask why?” Kao asked. It hurts but he wants to know the reason.

Earth can't entirely say that he is with Fluke already since they agreed to never tell it to anybody. Only them and P'Note (who caught them before) knew about it all.

Should he tell it to Kao or make an excuse since he promised Fluke?

[you choose.]

Earth hesitated for a moment but decided to tell him the truth. He knew he could trust Kao....right?

“Promise me you'll never tell it to anyone..”

Kao's expression change to a bit confused but still nodded,“I promise.”

Earth took a deep breath.

“Fluke and I are together.”

Kao's eyes widen and he looed like he can't believe what Earth just said.

“Shocking right? Probably because not everyone can notice it but we really are together.” Earth laughed faintly.

“Is it only me who—”

Earth shooked his head.

“Who else?”

“P'Note. He caught us.”

Earth burst into giggles when he remembered that moment. They were watching a movie in his place and Fluke suddenly kissed him /and he kissed back of course/ but then P'Note, who was in charge of driving Fluke home, suddenly marched into the room. He accidentally pushed Fluke +

out of surprised and Fluke got a bruised on the arm because of the impact. He remembered how many times he said 'I'm sorry baby' with P'Note watching them bewildered. After the both of them calmed down, the three of them talked and they're so happy when P'Note accepted them.

Earth was so grateful for P'Note. He understands them both so perfectly. How he wish everyone could be like him.

Kao would understand right?

“P'Kao, I'm really sorry. Now you know the truth please never tell it to anybody. I trust you Phi....” Earth said practically begging.

Kao nodded and showed a half smile,“I can't really do anything but that. If you said no then it's a no. I guess I'll have to start moving on now...savekao?” Kao laughed.

“But seriously, I wish you guys happiness. You gave me happiness afterall. You gave colors to my life.+

You completed me. Now I know that's because someone is there to give you those too. Be happy okay? You deserve it...”

Earth smiled widely.

“Thank you so much Phi!” He put his arms around Kao and stomped his feet that shows how glad he is.

“Hey—Hey careful, my heart!”

“Lung!”

“Earth...”

Both turned their attention to the one who called Earth. It's Fluke. Earth hastily break the hug and Kao took a step back knowing his place.

“Fluke...We are—”

Fluke smiled at Kao who looks frantic,“I know. No need to explain, I'm just here to fetch Earth...”

Kao exhaled in relief,“Then I'll be going first.” Kao looked at Earth one last time and smiled at him and Earth smiled back.

'You totally worth the pain. Too bad, Fate said you're not for me but for someone else.' Kao said to himself referring to the man in front of him.

He ruffled Earth's hair then retreated to make his way to Fluke /after hearing Earth's complains abt his hair/.

Smiling, Kao whispered to Fluke,
“Please continue to make him happy.”

Fluke looked at Kao for a moment. It wouldn't need an expert to notice the pain decorated +

in his expression. He then glanced to Earth who's looking at them with a curious face while fixing his hair that was messed up by his Phi.

'That is all I ever wanted, for him to be happy.' Fluke said in his mind.

Fluke nodded repeatedly for assurance then showed a faint smile.

Kao left the scene and the two just by themselves.

Fluke made the first move to rush towards the other and hugged the life out of him.

Earth let out a squeak and giggles,“Jealous, are you?”

Fluke scoffed and mumbled,“Shut up.”

Fluke buried his face on Earth's neck,"You need to stop being so charming. You're getting asked out almost everyday even in social media."

Earth laughed,"Scolding me like you don't have a bunch of hashtags and ghostships. You ain't fair mister."

Earth shifted and leaned on the wall so that Fluke could be comfortable and completely lean to him. The wall could support both of them after all. Earth was drawing circles on Fluke's back when Fluke stated,"I'm jealous."

The smile brought by Fluke on Earth's face earlier widen.

"I'm fully aware. You won't be hugging me like this if you aren't." Earth said.

Fluke pouted,"Know me so well, I hate you."

Earth laughed fully because it's funny how they can say I hate you out loud but cannot say I love you clearly to each other. They're really different.

Fluke removed his head from his neck,"Why are you laughing?" Fluke pouted more /if it's possible/ because he thinks that his boyfriend was laughing at him.

Earth laughed more when he saw Fluke's face,"Nothing, baby." He put a peck on the pouted lips without thinking.

Fluke scrambled away from Earth.

"What if someone sees us??!"

Earth cupped Fluke's face and said,"Suddenly, I'm not so afraid anymore. I want to be with you. I don't us to be a secret anymore. I don't want us to be hidden behind the camera. I want everyone to know us."

Earth saw how Fluke became teary eyed and stopped himself from letting out a sob. Was his baby just waiting for him to say this? Was he waiting for him to be ready?

In a blink, Earth found himself pinned against the wall with his both hands on the either side of his head.

Fluke was pinning him against the wall and holding both of wrist firmly.

Fluke whispered,"Then I'm going to be brave for you too." and fully kissed Earth.

It's like air was punched out of Earth's lungs, how could he forget about the duality of his own boyfriend?

His kisses were too good for him.

Knowing he can't do anything with Fluke holding him, he kissed back. He can feel Fluke's desire. The same one with him. The one they're both holding back.

He's so pliant whenever Fluke is like this. He's so weak when it comes to love.

When Fluke pulled away, Earth rested his forehead on the other's breathing heavily because of the kiss. Suddenly, the thought of P'Note catching them red-handed came into his mind. He laughed breathlessly and looked at Fluke who's looking at him too.

"You know."

"I know."

They can't still say it clearly but it's okay because the meaning behind those words was only for them to know and to understand.

Their love is only for each other and no one else.

— end.