Romance Under Inspector's Gaze

The constables ushered them all toward the waiting police station, Inspector Thai's stern gaze fixed upon them. In a bid to defuse the tension, Win stepped forward, his voice laced with diplomacy."Sir, perhaps there's been a misunderstanding here," Win began, his words carrying a tone of reason. "We're just friends out for some fresh air."Pit, Nine, and Nib joined in, their expressions a mixture of assurance and support. Inspector Thai, however, remained resolute."Whatever your purpose here," he retorted firmly, "roaming around a murder site at night is grounds enough to detain all of you."Nib protested, his voice tinged with defiance, "This is a government-owned place. Anyone can visit."Inspector Thai's patience wore thin, and he raised his voice to reassert his authority."Only when the place is open to the public!" he barked.Suddenly, Inspector Thai's eagle eye caught Nine attempting to conceal something in his hand. With a demanding tone, he ordered Nine to reveal what he was hiding. Stumbling over his words, Nine hesitated, prompting Inspector Thai to close the distance between them. He demanded that Nine surrender whatever he had.Reluctantly, Nine handed over the comb, and a heavy silence settled over the group. Without further ado, Inspector Thai instructed them to board the waiting police jeep. Nib, however, voiced his concern."I have my own car," Nib asserted, hesitant to let his vehicle be tampered with.Inspector Thai wasted no time, instructing his constables to take Nib's car keys."Do not touch my car!" Nib protested vehemently.In response to Nib's outburst, Win reached out and clasped his hand, a subtle gesture of reassurance. Seeing the two of them holding hands, Inspector Thai seemed to sense a connection beyond what met the eye. He donned sunglasses, veiling his emotions, as the group, including Mew, Jian, Pit, and Nine, climbed into the police jeep, their fate hanging in the balance as they embarked on an uncertain journey.With the police jeep crammed, Inspector Thai offered a vacant seat beside him. A glance exchanged between Nib and Win left them in a quandary. Eventually, Nib politely declined the offer."No, sir, we can manage," Nib replied, his tone respectful.Pit suggested that Nine take the available seat beside Inspector Thai, but Nine declined, leaving only one option. Nib took the initiative and occupied the seat, drawing curious glances from everyone. Then, he extended his hand to Win, who graciously accepted it and settled onto Nib's lap.Inspector Thai couldn't help but steal glances at them through the rearview mirror, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He retained his sunglasses, hiding his emotions behind them. Nine couldn't resist making a teasing remark."You two never miss a chance for romance," Nine quipped with a grin.Win responded with a smile, and Nib chimed in.Jian's attention was primarily fixed on Mew, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. In response to Nib's comment, she chuckled, and Jian's face lit up with a matching smile."It's been almost a month since we gathered like this," Mew noted.Jian assured her, "Don't worry, Mew. In a week, you'll be free from this case."Mew offered him a soft smile, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. Inspector Thai took control of the vehicle, setting it in motion. As they departed, an enigmatic female figure crossed the scene of the crime, her presence seemingly unnoticed by the group.Win began to feel a bit uneasy in his unusual seating arrangement. Nib offered a solution with a whisper in Win's ear."Think of my lap as a sofa," Nib suggested.Win hesitated but ultimately agreed. However, Win's shifting around began to bother Nib. He whispered another plea in Win's ear."Win, please try to stay still. I'm losing my balance," Nib whispered.Win didn't quite comprehend the full meaning of Nib's words but complied, trying not to fidget. However, he soon grew bored and felt an unfamiliar object pressing against his posterior. He leaned close to Nib, his voice hushed."What's that? Something hard and erect?" Win inquired, prompting a playful remark from Pit.Pit chuckled and asked with a mischievous tone, "Hard what?"Nib seized the opportunity to tease Inspector Thai."Even at night, he wears sunglasses," Nib remarked.Pit found himself less than content with Win's response. At that moment, Nib leaned in closer, his voice a sultry whisper as he inquired, "Curious to discover what this might be, my dear?"Win hesitated, her breath catching as she replied, "Um..."Nib, with a seductive tone, purred, "It's that which you desire most, my love."Win's eyes widened in surprise as he stammered, "How can that be... I've always had a fondness for your... intimate company."Mew, sensing the tension, inquired innocently, "What's going on?"Win quickly composed himself, his face flushed crimson, resembling a ripe Italian tomato. "Oh, nothing," he said, attempting to brush off the exchange.Nib couldn't help but smirk, knowing he had stirred something within Win that he wasn't quite ready to admit.Win's face flushed with embarrassment as he muttered, "It's so embarrassing... at first, I didn't mind, but now it's also affecting me."Nib, ever the loyal friend, offered a solution with a mischievous grin, "Then it's good... let's embarrass together."Their expressions were a comical mixture of discomfort and determination, leaving everyone who caught sight of them wondering if there was something peculiar going on.As Win shifted uneasily in his seat, Nib couldn't help but confess, "You're really testing my self-control today, Win."Hearing Nib's candid remark, Win couldn't bear it any longer. He called out to Inspector Thai, "Please, Inspector Thai, could you stop the jeep for a moment?"With a puzzled look on his face, Inspector Thai complied, bringing the vehicle to a halt. The rest of the group exchanged puzzled glances, their curiosity piqued.Win cleared his throat, offering an explanation, "Actually, Nib's leg is hurting quite a bit..."Nib, aware of the unusual circumstances, interjected, "But who's going to sit next to him?"Win weighed the options carefully and then replied, "You shouldn't, Nib. If anyone were to notice your, um, discomfort, it wouldn't look good. Besides, it's rather awkward right now. Let me take that seat."Though Nib was reluctant to let Win sit beside Inspector Thai, he realized the wisdom in his friend's words. Reluctantly, he agreed, and Win moved to sit beside the inspector. The engine roared to life, and the journey continued. Win gazed out the window, his mind drifting to the moments he and Nib had shared, a hint of a smile playing at his lips.Nib noticed Inspector Thai's intense gaze fixed on him, a fire burning in his eyes. Meanwhile, Mew engaged in conversation with Nib, occasionally stealing glances at Win and Jian, their eyes practically sparking with tension.Win, unlike the others, remained silent. He was stoic in his seat, his hands steady on the steering wheel. Yet, Inspector Thai's heart raced, and he couldn't fathom why Win consistently had this effect on him. Even the air that brushed against Inspector Thai's face seemed to carry Win's enticing fragrance.After a few seemingly endless minutes, the Jeep finally arrived at the police station. Inspector Thai moved to open Win's door, but before he could, Nib beat him to it. Nib assisted Win as he stepped out of the vehicle. Nib's car was parked nearby, awaiting their arrival.As they entered the police station, a group of lady constables approached, taking charge of Mew. Jian, reluctant to let her go, couldn't do much but watch helplessly. Inspector Thai directed the group to a designated area and began handing them legal documents, urging them to sign. He then issued a stern warning, "Everyone, please leave, and consider this your final warning."