That time on Spaces (Completed)

That time on Spaces

Arthit can't relax. His heart is still thumping way too fast and he can't stay still, dancing from foot to foot around his room as he waits to see if a message pings into his inbox.

He's sent one, tentatively typing, Sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable. Your secret is safe with me and I hope you feel secure to talk to me again one day. I would really miss your messages if not. You are truly someone important to me and I wait in anticipation of your DM's every day because I love talking to you. I hope you're not sad that you tried talking to me tonight, because I'm not. I would really miss you, my friend.

It's on 'seen' so he knows that at least Kongpob's DM's are open even if the actor has walked away from his screen. That, or he's staring at it like Arthit is and waiting.

The dots appear while Arthit watches. And then they stop. They start again. And stop. And the whole time Arthit feels like he is on a precipice, teetering on the edge and he could fall either way.

Eventually the dots start and continue. And then the message appears and Arthit closes his eyes and says a little prayer to himself before he can look.

I'm sorry about that. Someone joined the chat just as you were speaking. I had to shut it down. I shouldn't have taken the risk, Arthit. But, I love talking to you too and you make my day better every time I see your name in my DM's. If you're serious about chatting with me and keeping it a secret, which I cannot stress the need for enough, then could you come to my next Fan Meet? I will arrange a ticket for you. It's next week. I hope that it's a yes. I await your reply with bated breath. K x

Arthit genuinely thinks he's going to hyperventilate as he reads through the message over and over, eyes scanning the words.

Kongpob likes talking to him! No, he loves talking to him! Kongpob wants him to come to one of his events and will arrange a ticket. He's going to keep talking to Arthit. He wants to see him and speak with him again.

Through a pink coloured haze, he taps out a response, Yes please.

He can't write anymore, his emotions are so highly strung now.

Kongpob sends a smiley face and writes that he will send the details soon and Arthit sends a heart icon, unthinkingly and then cannot take it back.

He hides under a pillow on his bed for a while and when he dares to look back, he sees a matching heart in response.

It's not easy to sleep that night, but when he finally closes his eyes, it's with images of Kongpob Suthiluck bouncing in his dreams telling him he loves talking to him and shooting hearts at him.
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The day of the event comes quickly and though they've still been chatting on DM, he can't begin to imagine what it will be like when he can see him in the flesh at last. Despite being a huge fan, work commitments and lack of funds have always prevented him from making it to an event where he can actually see his idol. So it's natural that he is feeling both excited and nervous.

His Twitter feed has shown him that dozens of his mutual are attending the event and he's been tagged multiple times to see if he is too. So far, he hasn't bothered replying. He doesn't want anyone to know he's going to be there and it's not like he could be recognised by his face since he's never put a picture online.

Instead, all of his attention will be on Kongpob.

He finds his seat in a sea of fangirls, a little too aware that he seems to be the only male in his section. But then the MC comes on stage and he's quickly caught up in the atmosphere.

It's a while before Kongpob comes on, but when he does, Arthit can't help but cheer along, so excited to see his idol live in front of him.

And Kongpob is amazing, singing beautifully, chatting with the crowd and getting them all to join in.