The cold air from the air conditioner made Sailom unconsciously rub his arm lightly. The once bright black eyes became as gloomy as the sunset, but now the other's eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky. Everything Kanghan's happiness came to him so easily, unlike him, even if he reached out and tried to grab it, he couldn't reach it no matter how hard he tried.
After agreeing with Mrs. Ging the day before, Sailom packed up and moved into Kanghan's house the very next day.
He was beginning to get used to this bedroom, but in his heart he knew very well that everything here, including the person who was with him right now, didn't belong to him.
"What are you doing sitting on the ground?" The owner of the room was lying on the bed playing with the phone, tilting his head and asking.
'' Arrange books on shelves."
Kanghan watched as Sailom took out a book from his bag, stood up and placed it on the small bookshelf he had prepared specifically for him to keep his personal belongings.
Seeing Sailom pacing back and forth, Kanghan stretched out his arms and patted the empty spot on the bed several times.
'' Sit down quickly." Seeing that Sailom was about to run to the sofa in the corner of the room, Kanghan hurriedly raised his voice to threaten.
"You're just stubborn all day."
''Don't call me like a kid." Sailom grumbled softly.
"What's wrong, you look like you didn't sleep all night?" Kanghan noticed it now, Sailom's clear and bright eyes were now filled with fatigue.
"Or are you nervous about having to come back and teach me?"
"It has nothing to do with you."
Sailom stood still in denial. Although tutoring Kanghan was also something that made him very nervous. But now he is more worried about Saifah, even though he knows that his brother is very strong, not to the point of being forced to death by the debt collectors, but the different evil deeds those people can commit when debt collection still makes Sailom very worried.
"Your eyebrows are furrowed." Kanghan poked Sailom's center eyelid with his finger, scared to death.
"Are you that afraid of me?"
"Your hands are cold."
" Really?"
Kanghan looked doubtful, opened his hand to look down, before he could get angry, he heard Sailom sigh, his doubts just now were wiped away.
"They say sighing will kill you very quickly."
"Are you the one who's going to believe these things?" Sailom laughed.
"Believe it or not is up to each person's opinion."
"If it was true, I would have died a long time ago. Sigh ten times a day."
"Who would casually talk about their death like that?" Kanghan shouted loudly, who was about to continue the argument quickly closed his mouth.
"The ferocious one." Sailom whispered.
"I heard that."
Kanghan's attention was drawn to the ringing of his phone, the display prompting him to receive a new message, but his eyes were still fixed on Sailom, as if he wouldn't let him go easily. out of his sight.
"Tomorrow, will you attend the "Open Day" event of University A?"
Sailom said the name of the most famous university and the top aspiration of students in the country, that university is going to hold an opening day event with all faculties participating, so that high school students who are about to enroll can learn about the school's teaching conditions, the study status of their seniors, and prepare for future admission.
''You went to the counseling room today to talk to the teacher, is it about this?"
Sailom nodded, and didn't care how Kanghan knew. Although at school they are almost strangers, for example Kanghan goes on the left, Sailom will find a way to go on the right, because he always knows that Kanghan doesn't want to show that he and he are very familiar at school. in front of others.
"I mean, you didn't listen to what she said during the schoolyard activity, did you?"
This morning, Ms. Nabdao, the school counselor, publicly promoted the "Open Day" event in front of the school grounds. After learning that it was the university he wanted, Sailom went to the counseling room to find out the specifics. Sailom just happened to know that Miss Nabdao was Saifah's elementary school friend, because the other party saw his last name from the nameplate on his chest, felt familiar, then asked east and west to remember that they used to know each other. . It's just that Sailom couldn't remember her, he was too young then, but because of his relationship with his brother, Nabdao also had a pretty good impression of him. After hearing about Sailom's family's plight, the young female teacher even promised to help him find a scholarship, so that he could get a scholarship to study abroad. And Ms. Nabdao is also preparing to get a master's research scholarship, so that she can study with her lover. That was why she knew a lot about their current situation in detail.
"So are you going?" Sailom withdrew his thoughts and asked the teenager who was staring intently at the phone screen.
''Don't go, there's nothing to worry about there.
''Isn't there a department you really want to get into?''
This question made Kanghan put down his phone, look thoughtful, then shake his head and look away.
"The more you don't know what major you want to study, the more you should participate in such activities, then you will know what they study, what jobs they will do after graduation, prepare for next year's choice. choose a faculty."
''This university is so big, do I have to go to every department?
"If possible, of course." Sailom spoke easily, causing Kanghan to roll his eyes.
"Tasteless, I'd better go to a normal school."
Sailom looked at him because of the ringing sound and quickly got up to pick up the phone. When the screen lit up, he could clearly see the icon on the screen that was Pimfa's picture, his heart instantly withered, being crushed into pieces by Kanghan's next sentence again.
"Tomorrow I will also attend the "Open Day"....Pimfa made a date for me."
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The school is located in the city center, has a long history and a large area, convenient transportation, includes many faculties and majors that students aspire and desire to pursue their dreams.
Sailom is no exception.
In front of his eyes is a scene of tall trees, cool shade, male and female students of the faculties proudly step out, inviting juniors to visit their faculty. Accompanied by the resounding drums of the respective faculties, the loud advertising voices could not be heard clearly.
The noise and bustle....however, on the contrary, it makes Sailom excited, thinking about it is a double motivation to study.
"So many people."
Seeing students and students from many colleges and universities gathered here, there was a person who expressed disgust, Sailom sneaked a glance at him.
"So where do we go first?"
"Just start here and then look around."
Sailom pointed at him, but he saw him widen his eyes. The person who complained was waving at Pimfa who entered his field of vision, and Pimfa was talking to Miss Nabdao beside him.
When Sailom asked him to come here, he found a hundred and eight reasons to refuse, but when Pimfa asked him to come without any explanation, he immediately agreed, not even a bit concealed a happy expression to the extreme.
" Hello sir." Kanghan and Sailom joined hands to greet Ms. Nabdao.
"I just met the teacher at the university gate, so we went in together." Pimfa said, then smiled at the classmates who came first.
"Did Sailom visit the Faculty of Engineering?"
"Not yet, I said I would bring Kanghan to see other faculties first."
"You go with teacher first, I and Pimfa will go later."
A strong hand from behind pushed him towards the teacher, Sailom was like being chased away. Before he could answer, Kanghan waved and grabbed Pimfa's arm and went the other way.
"Come along?"
"Okay ma'am."
"Outside of school hours, you can call me sister like before."
"Seriously, if you don't remember my last name, I won't recognize you either."
"Does that mean I've become so pretty that you don't even notice?"
" That's right."
Nabdao shook her head at Sailom's praise, she considered him like her little brother. She sympathizes and sympathizes with him, but also very heartbroken. Although she had to face the rigors of life at a young age, Sailom still fought tenaciously as a warrior, which she couldn't help but admire.
"About the scholarship that I told you, I hope you will study hard and prepare in advance. Once there is a way to apply for the scholarship, you will not miss the opportunity."
"However, during this time you tutoring Kanhan so I don't have too much time to study. The number of times I can study depends on how long I tutor him."
"I don't like the way Mrs. Ging uses Kanghan to pull you down like that, it will make you lose the opportunity to develop yourself."
Nabdao heard many stories about Sailom's life, including working as Kanghan's tutor. He considered her like a sister, so he told her everything and even asked for advice.
"Like I told you before. My family owes a lot from my dad's debt and I also want to earn more money to pay off the debt as soon as possible."
She looked at him in agreement and nodded. But from the bottom of her heart, she still hopes that she can become a strong force to help this good boy Sailom grow.
"That's it, if there's anything you need help with, just say it."
'' Thank you."
Later, as an alumnus, Nabdao introduced Sailom to many familiar places in the school, and gave him advice on preparing for the exam, making him feel that this trip very good value for money. He also had another harvest when he came here, the sight of a senior from the Faculty of Engineering recounting the story of studying at this university made a deep impression on him, the head teacher smiled, filled with pride with his teacher. badge on chest. Some invisible power gave Sailom goosebumps. He was determined that he must definitely pass the entrance exam to the Faculty of Engineering of this university.
As for Kanghan who enthusiastically followed Pimfa, he finally had time to rest, because Pimfa's hobby was too difficult for him to touch, so he asked each of them to go their separate ways. She put all her heart into the Faculty of Environment, because she always cherished the dream of protecting the environment.
And Kanghan was wandering aimlessly alone until he saw Sailom from behind and quietly approached.
"What are you laughing at alone?"
Sailom quickly turned his head to look at the person who was talking in his ear, the warm breath on the back of his neck making him stiff as if he was immobile. After a long time, he regained consciousness, even though he slept in the same bed every night, took the car to school, but his natural affection never made him feel a little familiar.
"Do you really want to take the entrance exam to the Engineering department?" Seeing his sparkling eyes, Kanghan smiled and said.
"Um, but I don't know if I can get in."
"Do people like you still have to be afraid? Close your eyes can also overcome it."
"If you're careful, that's not the case." Sailom looked at this easy-talking person today and smiled.
"And why aren't you with Pimfa?"
''What about you? Where did teacher go?"
"She ran into an acquaintance who was a junior in her department." Sailom explains that Nabdao is an alumnus of the school, so of course she will meet a lot of acquaintances.
Seeing this scene, Kanghan asked him to go with him to see other faculties.
"What department did you start with first?"
"What's wrong with the Department of Communication?"
Sailom looked up and saw the nameplate of the department in front of him, although Kanghan didn't pay attention to this department before, but because Sailom came over, he couldn't help but follow.
The familiar tune of music and nearby screams caught Kanghan's attention, who took Kanghan's hand as he walked across the teaching building and into the backyard.
A small stage is located in the center of the courtyard, surrounded by students and students from high schools and universities, the voices of many people in the room along with the loud melodies of musical instruments, playing songs together. catchy famous singing, spreading joy everywhere. He also swayed to the same tune as Kanghan, he looked at the person he led with a smile on his face, this kind of simple comfort, he didn't need to waste his energy buying. A wind blowing against him made him even more perfect.
The singer on stage invited the students who came to today's event to take the stage to show off their talents. There were many people raising their hands waiting to be called. When he saw that his hand was held by Kanghan and raised, Sailom looked at him with wide eyes. It caught the attention of many people around because it stood out, so the singer on stage gave them a chance to perform.
This is the kind of luck Sailom never thought he could have.
"What do you want me to do on stage?" The person who does not like to show off gritted his teeth and asked the person next to him in the midst of a noisy crowd.
"Okay, be confident...you sing really well. I want to share your voice with others so they can enjoy."
"But I dare not sing." Sailom pretended to run away from the stage, but his hand was gripped by Kanghan, causing the people on the stage to watch them from the moment they held hands and raised their hands to scream nonstop.
"Just sing like you used to sing for my birthday present."
"I don't sing."
"I sing with you."
Kanghan said confidently, hoping that the other party would relax a little to sing together, but Sailom's troubled expression was like a forced child.
"I'm here, you don't have to be afraid."
'' But..."
''I really want to sing with you.''
The constant sound almost made his legs go limp, following the pounding heartbeat, and he couldn't help but agree. Because the surrounding was too noisy, it was difficult to communicate well, until Kanghan in his ear said the name of the song he wanted to sing that made him recover.
The catchy lyrics, the familiar chorus, and the people who know each other, all create a melody that reminds them of the song they heard together during recess. At that time, they just hummed in an impromptu way, but now, Kangan and Sailom are officially duet together for the first time, making listeners think of perfect harmony.
🎶Like breathing stopped in this moment
Like a heart, an eye accidentally meets and is swept away
You made time stop when we met today
But just to see you
Like a heart standing still in this moment
When I met you, the love I once understood changed
It doesn't take many days, just today we can meet
As long as I can see you, I love you, I love you🎶
No one knows that the two people were not compatible before, and when they saw each other, they immediately wanted to hit each other, but here some people might consider them close friends, and some people think they are lovers very understanding each other.
But who could have known as well as the two of them, or really, should be described as...even the two of them were unaware at this moment that the bond between them was slowly forming.
"Hey, what do you think if I take the entrance exam to the Department of Communication here"
" Huh?"
"I think it would be great to learn and work with people who love and make music."
" Really?"
''Hey, I can go to the same school as you by then.
"As long as you say it, I agree."
"Really good baby"
Kanghan put his hand on the top of Sailom's head and gently rubbed it a few times, but who was not mentally prepared for this sudden intimacy, immediately ran away, because he was afraid that the other party would find out his thoughts.
"I'll go buy water first, you wait here."
As soon as Kanghan pretended to follow him, Sailom also tried to run away as fast as he could, because at this moment his heart needed rest. Even though he told him he'd be back soon, minutes passed and he still didn't show up. Kanghan looked back and forth until he was lightly pushed from behind by someone and he knew it was Sailom.
Kanghan smiled and turned his head, but he was stunned for a moment when he saw the person standing behind him, then he smiled again at that person.
"Pimafa."
"Who are you looking for?"
"Have you finished touring the school yet?" Kanghan didn't answer but asked her a question.
"Um."
"So... shall we go out for a walk?"
" Okay."
Kanghan walked side by side with Pimfa, leaving behind the noise and joy, even leaving behind the person to buy water for him.
"Just now, I heard you sing that too." As they walked together, Pimfa broke the silence.
" Really?" Kanghan was a little startled, because he thought that when Pimfa arrived he was looking for Sailom.
"I really didn't know you sang so well."
"You don't know it's because you don't care about me."
"With that being said, you should be able to pass the entrance exam to the Department of Communication." Pimfa dodged the complaints.
"So we can go to the same university together."
"We've known each other since we were kids, don't you get bored?"
"How can it be boring? It's so good. We can continue to be best friends, just like my mother and your mother, they've been friends since before we were born."
Pimfa looked up at the towering buildings of the school and the faculties that had endured the sun and wind for decades, remembered what her parents had told her, and said with a smile.
"Did you know....My father and mother graduated from this university as well."
"Hum?"
"They met here and became friends. Eventually fell in love and got married...."
"It's no different than the two of us."
"What do you mean?"
"It's like the two of us became friends, then in the end...."
"Kanghan..."
"If I get accepted into this university...do you want to be my girlfriend?"
This simple and understandable statement was not only heard by Pimfa, because there was another person standing at a small tree stump not far away from their sight, holding two glasses of water in hand, listening hear their entire conversation very clearly.
After buying water, Sailom always looked for Kanghan, because his hands were not free, there was no way to call and ask where he was. At this time, he came out from the crowd, intending to find a space to put two glasses of water down to call Kanghan, but unexpectedly heard a sentence that made him feel like a lost soul, standing still.
Slender wrists trembled slightly when holding a glass of water, and both legs temporarily became limp, almost unsteady, it took Sailom's effort to leave. He didn't want to hear Pimfa's answer, it made him feel like a fragile piece of glass that could shatter at any moment. Because after all, the answer she was about to say, eighty-nine parts, was yes.
"What do you think..if we...."
"I'm sorry, Kanghan."
Before Kanghan had time to repeat the question, Pimfa hastily interrupted. She looked directly at the person in front of her without avoiding, because she had long considered him only as a friend, and she did not want to say things that would make the other person feel disappointed.
"I only see you as a friend."
"But if you still don't like anyone, then I think..."
''I like Sailom.''