Out Of The Closet
Characters —
Kleio (mc)
Kleio Vanler Jules, 27y/o
- Tired and wanted to quit his job but because of personal reason, he can't and chose to stay.
- Went to live alone when he's in 2nd year college
Hobbies: Reading stories and watching movies with his friends, chew candies when nervous, rubs his ears when he's anxious, he sometimes takes a picture with his old roll cam, visiting museum 2 or 3 times a month
Likes: Listening to songs that his friends or acquaintance suggest him, **
Dislikes: People who judge
Jasper
Jasper, 29y/o
- He met Kleio when he turned to legal age at the bar with Raiko. He always laughs at Kleio whenever he remembers it.
- He's a drummer of a band who plays in that bar.
Hobbies/Likes: Plays different kinds of instrument, teasing, Jules
Dislikes: Going home
Raiko (kleio's friend)
Raiko, 28y/o
- Has been friends with Kleio since he left his hometown. Their family is friends with each other.
- She's so protective just like his brothers that sometimes people thought they have a thing.
Hobbies/Likes: Going out and inviting her friends, dressing up Kleio whenever she had a chance, bickering with Killen
Dislikes: People who hate Kleio
Killen (kleio's friend)
Killen, 26y/o
- Got friend with Kleio when Jasper introduced him to their bandmates, and he's also cousin with Raiko.
- He's the vocalist of the band. He admired Kleio when one time he heard him sing.
Hobbies/Likes: Listening to Kleio, bickering with Raiko, sing, sports especially badminton
Dislikes: Orders him around
Evander (kleio's friend)
Evander, 26y/o
- Cousin with Kleio and is also a member of the band because of Kleio when Jasper's one bandmate needed to go to states and then Kleio suggested him to Jasper since he knows that he plays guitar.
Hobbies/Likes: He sometimes visits Kleio just to listen to music with him, likes to suggest and encounter new songs
Dislikes: Cigarettes, peanuts
Rue (kleio's oldest brother)
Rue (kleio's oldest brother)
Rue Terence Jules, 31y/o
- At states with Theon and his husband.
- Protective with his brothers
Hobbies/Likes: Teasing his younger brothers, Haris
Dislikes: When his younger brothers don't lean on him
Theon (kleio's older brother)
Theon (kleio's older brother)
Theon Daril Jules, 28y/o
- He finished law school at states and got a temporary job after.
- He's quite and hard to read but he has a playful side
Hobbies/Likes: Reading, playing games, and staying home
Dislikes: When interrupted
Haris (Rue's husband)
Haris Jules, 29y/o
- He's been in a relationship with Rue since they're in their highschool.
- Fond of Kleio because he's an only child.
Hobbies/Likes: Cooking, handmade gifts, Rue
Dislikes: None
Chapter 1 | Hometown
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It's getting dark. *he mumbles and stopped*
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Why did you want me to be here?
The boy speak without turning around,
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What will going to happen if you push the pull and if you pull the push glass door?
Despite the confusion of the latter, he answers,
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Nothing. It's not going to open, you'll get stuck if you don't use your brain to open the glass door correctly.
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What if you forced it?
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Of course it's going to break. But what's with these weird questions?
Along with the cold breeze the boy turns around with a faint smile on his face.
He chuckles. He walked past by him but stopped midway, his heart starts beating fast when he heard his voice crack —
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You're also aware of it but why did you stop after trying to break it?
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No, let me rephrase it. Why did you stop when it's almost broken?
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you could've gotten hurt after you forcefully open it in the wrong way.
he turns around to face him again but there's nothing but a lot of different kinds of door surrounds him.
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Kleio (mc)
❛Asked for a leave to go back home just to find out that mom and dad went on a date for a week. Great ꒰⁄ •-⁄•⁄ ꒱⁄ ❜
Rue (kleio's oldest brother)
Rue commented: ❛That's what you get from being impulsive.❜
Theon (kleio's older brother)
Theon commented: ❛Double surprise.❜
Kleio (mc)
Kleio mentioned Rue and Theon: ❛Are you really my brothers? Y'all aren't helping at all ꒰•̀ࡇ•́ ꒱❜
Mrs. Jules
Why don't you try notifying us first before you decide?
Kleio (mc)
It's because I missed you ꒰„¬.¬„ ꒱
Mrs. Jules
Wow, I'm surprised that you still remember us, Kleio Vanler Jules.
Kleio (mc)
Please don't call me by my full name that's scaring.
Mrs. Jules
Tsk, I messaged Heaven to let you stay there first since we have the key for the house and finding a place for you to stay in is a hassle.
Mrs. Jules
What? You want to sleep on the street? It's getting dark, Kleio and you might get in trouble if you stay more outside.
Kleio (mc)
But I might just be going to be a burden there udjw++$(;$+#(
Mrs. Jules
Alright, just help them anything whenever you have the chance to 'cause I'm pretty sure they won't let you do chores.
Mrs. Jules
We'll return as soon as possible so just enjoy yourself in there.
Kleio (mc)
You and dad too, enjoy your date love you!
Kleio has been in front of Mrs. Asher's house for 20 mins rubbing his right ear. He's still not sure whether to go inside or just make an excuse that someone I know invites me to their house.
Kleio (mc)
'As if I still have connections with them. You stupid Kleio.'
He bit his lips in annoyance. He jolted when he heard the gate opened.
Mrs. Asher
Why did you not call us if you're already here? Come inside, you must be cold waiting here.
Kleio greets with a smile and follows her inside.
Kleio (mc)
'There's so much change in here. It became more spacious and there's a lot of different flowers. She's really fond of flowers.'
That thought made him smile.
Mrs. Asher
Make yourself comfortable. My husband will be here tomorrow morning that's why it's just the two of us here as of now. I'll make you some tea.
Kleio (mc)
Yes, thank you. *I smiled*
Kleio (mc)
'Right, he's not here base on the information I found so there's no need to be nervous about.'
Chapter 2 | Meeting
Mrs. Asher
You're still pretty as before just like your mom.
Mrs. Asher
How have you been?
She put the food she prepared on the table and sit in front of Kleio.
Kleio (mc)
*chuckles* You're also as pretty as before.
Kleio (mc)
I'm fine. A lot of things happened after I graduated. How about you and Tito?
Mrs. Asher
Oh, that. We're still a couple.
Mrs. Asher stood up to take something in the fridge.
Kleio's eyes light up with the thought of drinking after a week of finishing his works earlier just to make a request of leave.
Kleio (mc)
*nodded in excitement*
The two talk about stuffs that had happened in the past few years while drinking.
Mrs. Asher didn't know that Kleio doesn't have that much of a high alcohol tolerance because he still looks sober even after 5 bottles.
On the other hand, Kleio forgot that because he is getting carried away by the things they're talking about.
Kleio fell asleep when he's drinking his 8th bottle. Mrs. Asher didn't mind taking him on his room because he's a lightweight.
Kleio frowned to the faint voice. He can't understand what that person is talking about and thought that maybe it's just a dream.
Then Kleio really hoped that to be just a dream...
[The next day, afternoon.]
Kleio woke up by a knock and voice that's calling him.
Mrs. Asher
Kleio? I check if you're awake now since you haven't eaten yet, and it's already afternoon. I prepared a hangover soup just in case.
Kleio (mc)
*eyes wide open*
Kleio (mc)
'Oh gosh what the hell?!?'
Kleio (mc)
Yes! I'll just wash myself real quick, and I'll go downstairs, thank you!
Kleio (mc)
'When did I get myself here? Did Tita help me? You're really a burden, Kleio! ㅜㅜ
Kleio washed himself as quickly as possible. He also brushed his teeth two times because of the disgusting smell of alcohol.
He's wearing a hoodie and sweatpants then went downstairs while drying his hair with a towel.
Kleio (mc)
I'm sorry last night I d-
Mrs. Asher
Hey, calm down, sweetheart. *laughs*
Mr. Asher
You've grown a lot.
Mrs. Asher
But looks just like before, right? How I wish our sons are sweet as him.
Kleio (mc)
How's Yulan? Does he not stay here?
Mr. Asher
He insisted on coming with me yesterday. He's upstairs and taking a shower.
Kleio ate the soup they prepared for him and heard someone coming downstairs.
Kleio (mc)
'It's probably Yulan. I wonder how tall is he now. The last time I saw him, he's only up to my shoulders.'
But his thought stopped when he saw a tall handsome man.
Kleio (mc)
'He's taller than me now... haha ꒰⁄ •-⁄•⁄ ꒱⁄
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
Kleio??
Mrs. Asher
What Kleio? He's older than you.*raises eyebrows*
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
Ah, haha, sorry. *scratches head*
Kleio (mc)
It's fine. He's looking more like older than me.
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
Right! How did you stop growing? You shouldn't forget eating.
Kleio (mc)
Hahaha 'This brat...'
Mr. Asher
Stop teasing him. Eat your food and accompany him in the farm. Kleio said he wanted to look around.
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
Sounds good to me. *smiles*
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
So what do you usually eat?
Kleio (mc)
Can you stop teasing me! It's just a little difference. ꒰„¬.¬„ ꒱
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
*laughs* I'm sorry. I just wanted to lift you mood up 'cause you look stiff, and it doesn't suit you.
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
It's a shame that brother isn't here.
As soon as he said that, a car stopped in front of the farm. A group of 3 people came out while talking.
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
What the-
Chase (lohan's friend)
Hey, Yulan!
Gaia (lohan's friend)
Why are you here?
Yulan approach them with a shock face.
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
Kleio wanted to look around that's why I came to tour him.
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
*looks around, and he beckoned his hand to Kleio* Kleio! Come here!
Chase (lohan's friend)
Wow, Kleio??
Gaia (lohan's friend)
You're overreacting.
Gaia (lohan's friend)
Hi, Kleio! It's been a while.
Chase (lohan's friend)
Yeah, how have you been?
Kleio (mc)
I'm fine. How about you? I almost didn't recognize you.
Gaia (lohan's friend)
You're the one to talk.
They're laughing when a guy who's talking with Yulan came towards Kleio and stared at him. Kleio smiled at him.
Lohan (ml)
Lohan Asher, 27y/o (ml)
- Model and photographer
Gaia (lohan's friend)
Gaia, 28y/o
- Coffee owner, sometimes assisting Lohan when he has a shoot
Chase (lohan's friend)
Chase, 24y/o
- Graduating student, dancer
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
Yulan (lohan's younger brother)
Yulan Asher, 23y/o
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