Stereotype, who?

                                    

                                          
Tine would love to say that everything was perfectly okay now but that would be a lie. Their trouble didn't end with Watson and Wat's father arrest. Now it was a hot topic in news and reporters won't leave Wat and Tine alone. Their social media accounts were bombarded with insensitive questions and comments. Going back to college was the hardest. They had to separate for classes and became an easy target for bullies when they were apart but they were strong enough to fight back. Wat had started seeing a counsellor to overcome his trauma. He refused at first but Alex and Tine convinced him. 
"I can't do this anymore."
"Are you sure, Wat? "
"Yeah, it's too much."
"Don't act hastily."
"I'm not. I have thought it through."
"You are sure you won't regret it? "
"Yes, I am. It's my final decision. Will you be okay?"
"Wat, it's about you. You shouldn't worry about me."
"It's going to affect our lives."
"I know but I'm glad you're finally doing what you love."
"I've already talked to uncle and I'm going to hand in my resignation. I am going to pursue music."
"That's awesome. I love it when you sing. You know you've such a captivating voice."
"It's been so long I have freely sung anything. Dad would get angry whenever I spent time writing lyrics or strumming guitar. I had bought my first guitar from working part-time without my father knowing. He kept record of every penny I spent."
"Where is it? "
"He broke it when he found out."
"Let's go."
"Where? "
"To buy a guitar."
"Now?"
"Yes now. You've waited long enough."
Wat wasn't sure what he had done to deserve such strong and supporting person like Tine. Now that he was free from everything he just couldn't help being mesmerized by Tine. He would at time just stare at him and it made him so happy to call Tine his. He never had anyone who belonged to him and to whom he belonged. Being with him felt like home and he would die to protect his home. 
He had to make appearance in a press conference his uncle had scheduled. Though Alex wanted both Tine and Wat to be there, Wat disagreed. He knew how utterly cruel media can be. He would never subject Tine to something like that. He was wondering whether he should let Tine know beforehand but if he did Tine would insist to accompany him. But if he came to know about it later, he would be hurt and angry. 
"What are thinking about? "
"Tine, I have to talk to you about something."
"Yes? "
"Alex scheduled a press conference on Saturday."
"Okay? "
"I have to be there."
"Okay. I'm coming too."
"No."
"Why not? "
"Tine, it can get messy. You just stay here. I'll handle it."
"No way, Wat. I'm coming with you. I won't let you deal with it alone."
"Tine-"
"And that's final."