It's After Dark.

A little snippet.

It was only a mere fraction of seconds and Kong jolted with wide eyes snapping to his side... The sight made him step back and hug himself... Looking at the second hit that fell on the beta's face. Which made him drop on his knees with bleeding lips. But that wasn't enough for Arthit. As Kong watched Arthit drag the beta to his feet, gripping on his t-shirt.

Arthit looked over his shoulder, holding the beta who looked terrified. And Arthit's furious eyes met Kong's. Making Kong gasp and feel his eyes prickle fearfully. "How long has it been happening? Weeks? Months?"

"Just one week..." Kong answered like a robot. Too intimidated.

"Richa... Check all the camera feeds from the humanities of this past week..." Arthit commanded without blinking his gaze away from Kong. "Mayur... You can take your friend..."

Mayur nodded, as he came and held a frozen Kong tight and started guiding him away. Looking at the fae-like side face as he helped his best friend out.

"Wait." Kong froze again. Jolting when he heard something drop and footsteps approaching him. "Here..."

Kong gaped at the white handkerchief Arthit held towards him. Then back at the soft hazel eyes. "Please don't cry anymore...."

Kong gnawed his lips as he hesitantly took the handkerchief, feeling his heart skipping on beats and stomach diving with butterflies. This was bad... Too bad... This was not supposed to happen... He can't afford this...

"Thank you..." He mumbled, looking away. And walking away with Mayur. Leaving Arthit who kept staring the way Kong took. Something about the omega caught Arthit's attention... And he clenched his fists, knowing this can end bad. For the Omega.

Later that evening... When he sat in a club, clearly not interested in any fun activity but just sipping on a glass of whiskey. He rested his head on the counter, playing with the single anklet that fell down his purse and reminded him of everything that happened. Where it all began.

Recalling the innocence of the moment... Those scared shy eyes... Blushing fuller cheeks. He recalled the soft pleading voice and the jolt of electricity he felt hearing it. The red of the simple kurti, the flow of the dupatta... Loose locks... Those soft pair of lips... The soft lingering essence of lilies that drove him crazy... Those soft buttery collarbones... The skin that reminded Arthit of cream... How can he forget? His fist tightened around the jewel. How did he forget?

"He did not even recognise me Duggu..." Kong sobbed against Mayur's chest, clutching on the handkerchief tight the moment they found a quiet corner in the library... "He did not even recognise... Am I that ugly? Am I that invisible?"

Mayur held Kong tight to himself, not having any response to anything. He could just comfort through all the sufferings his sweet friend goes through. None of them know how these small and big events are slowly both the omegas life in a deep, pure bond... In an inseparable way.

Because when Kong informed him with a heavy voice that he won't come to college for two weeks because his family did not allow him to take part and enjoy the college festival... Mayur visited his home... Kong's parents, especially his mother are mostly kind... As long as her words are the last verdict. She hates defiance. Especially from Kong. Because the rest of the other family members only listened to her because of respect. So she felt triumphant with the control on Kong.

"Don't you feel suffocated?" Mayur asked, when they sat on the terrace with snacks and basking in the autumn sun.

Kong stiffened, but forced a smile. "They want what is best for me..."

"Really? You travel everyday for three approximate hours back and forth from college to home just because they don't want to let you stay in a hostel... You earn from tuition and they take away all your money... They make you get allowance from your own money... You can't wear anything without approval, they scold you and don't believe you if you have extra classes and they won't even let you have any fun... Is that really care?" Mayur felt frustrated.