A/ N- missed me? Be nice and say yes!!
I will say why I decided to add an epilogue at the end notes!
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Pitcher has been staring at the document in front of him for hours. But he couldn't concentrate on a word it said. His mind kept going back to the tall, dark and handsome man he met at Arthit's surprise birthday party. It was not his looks that had intrigued him. It was his calm and collected personality that had him hooked. It was the complete opposite of himself. And the people who usually attracted him. He had tried hard not to flirt with him for Arthit's sake. He didn't want Arthit to abandon him now that he just found a close friend. Arthit might not appreciate him gawking at his best friends just as they met. And he didn't know if the guy even liked men to begin with. How embarrassing would that be!
Knott.. he seemed pretty close with Arthit. Maybe he could ask Arthit for more information.
Or not.
Ahh he need to concentrate on work! He should speak to Arthit the next time he is in Bangkok.
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" You what? " Arthit had almost sprayed the pink milk he had been drinking on his face.
" think your friend Knott is cute " He answered unamused. He should have known Arthit was not going to take this lightly.
" seriously? Knott? Wow "
" why are you so surprised? Personally I don't know how you went for Kongpob when you had Knott right in front of you! "
" Hey!! " Arthit pointed his straw at him threateningly.
" Ok..ok.. I'm sorry.. so do you think he will be interested in me? Or is he super straight? "
Arthit considered this for awhile
" to be honest Ai Pitcher I really don't know. I don't think he has ever been in a relationship before. It has always been him giving me advice. And I am ashamed to admit I have never thought about asking him how he was."
Pitcher looked down at his coffee sadly. He really had the worst luck when it came to romance.
" Why do you like Knott? He is the complete opposite of you! "
" haven't you heard? Opposites attract.. also he is calm, peaceful, tall, dark and handsome ..And have you seen those muscles? "
" fine! Fine.. stop..I get your point! You are talking about my best friend.. and it's getting weird "
Arthit looked at him and smiled mischievously..Pitcher didn't like that look at all!
" Arthit you are scaring me "
" its nothing.. "
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Chanpen was exhausted. It had been a long day filled with classes. She just wanted to return to her room and never wake up. Since Kongpob found out about the truth she had been free of guilt. She did think Kongpob had started to like her and was sad when they parted ways, but she was strangely relieved. Her heart had broken the day Kongpob kissed her angrily and knelt in front of her. The image of Kongpob helpless and miserable was something she had never wanted to see. That incident still gave her nightmares. What if Kongpob had hurt himself? She had been selfish and scared. Mostly selfish.. it's all in the past now. She was cautious that she never crossed paths with Kongpob. She wasn't afraid. But she didn't have the courage to face him.
" look.. it's P Arthit.. should we go say hello? "
She heard the two seniors in front oh her point at a man seated at the benches near the faculty building.
Oh she knew that name. She knew it very well. Her hands turned cold. But she looked at the man anyway. He was playing on his phone. Probably waiting Kongpob.
She slowly walked over to him. She waited until there was nobody around him.
" Sawadee kha P' .. " she said in a small voice. That was the only sound she had managed to produce. But in her mind she had to do it.
" Sawad..." Arthit started to say raising his head from his phone.. " oh.. "
She saw Arthit scan her face curiously. She was amazed as well. She had never seen Arthit this closely before. In fact the only time she had seen him was that once in front of the cheer room. But she didn't know who is was. She wasn't still sure how similar they were, but she could see why everyone thought they looked alike.
" you do look like you could be my sister, nong " Arthit said after a minute.
Pen smiled.
" But what I did was not something a sibling would do P' Arthit. That's why I came up to you. I wanted to apologize. I don't deserve your forgiveness P'. But I really am sorry. " she looked at her feet. She could feel tears start to pool around her eyes.
" What's your name? " Arthit asked her. Chanpen looked at him.
" Chanpen P' "
" N' Chanpen, people make mistakes. None of us are perfect. What's important is what we learn from it. So I will forgive you . Now wipe away those tears. If everyone says you look like me then obviously it means you are pretty. And tears don't suit a pretty face" Arthit winked at her.
Pen wiped away the tears smiling and nodding.
Arthit took a step closer to her and leaned in. And lowered his voice.
" but if you touch my boyfriend again I won't be as lenient and forgiving as Kongpob. Don't forget that "
Chanpen stated at him in fear.
" Hey! get away from him " she heard a familiar voice behind her .
Kongpob stood in front of Arthit in a protective manner. Looking at her angrily.
" I thought I asked you to stay away "
" P' Kongpob.. I came over to... " she was interrupted by Arthit who slowly moved Kongpob away
" N' Chanpen just came to apologize. Don't be angry. We have everything cleared don't we N' ? " Arthit smiled at her sweetly.
" yes P' " she wanted to run away as fast as possible before these two seniors skinned her alive.Now she understood their relationship. She couldn't believe she had gotten between them. The two looked more than boyfriends. They were soulmates.
" I will take my leave now . Sawadee kha P' Arthit, Sawadee kha P' Kongpob" .
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" What did she say to you P'Arthit? " Kongpob had asked him as soon as Chanpen left. " I can't believe she had the nerve to face you "
" just like I told you Kongpob. She came over to apologize. Now calm down. Besides she hurt you than she hurt me. So if you can forgive her so can I .
" so you didn't say anything at all to her ? "
" nope" Arthit looked at Kongpob lovingly. " nothing at all "
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He could feel Kongpob gaze on him. But he was purposefully smiling at his phone texting while seated on the edge of Kongpob's bed until Kongpob was done studying..He liked to get Kongpob worked up sometimes.
" P' Arthit ? Whom are you talking to? " ha! There it is..
" oh it's just Pitcher " he looked up at Kongpob's face. He could see Kongpob gritting his teeth.
" You seem pretty close to P' Pitcher "
" yeah..why? Are you jealous? " he asked teasingly.
Kongpob walked over and sat next to him.
" yes P' Arthit. I am.. "
" but why? He is just a good friend "
" he gave you hickeys . So excuse me if he isn't my favorite person in the world " Kongpob replied glumly.
" Kongpob! Until when are you going to keep bringing that up! "
" I will bring it up whenever my boyfriend isn't paying attention to me " Kongpob snatched his phone away from him at read the message.
" Hey! Give that back! "
" I love you? P' !! What's this ? "
" Kong, if you are going to read my messages, read the whole thread ! "
" Knott agreed to go on a second date? P' Arthit what is this about? "
" I asked them both to come to a restaurant and stood them up! I came here instead . Pitcher told me he liked Knott. So I did him a favor because I owed him. And he is a good person. So Knott can't complain "
" why do you owe him? "
" none of your business "
" you call me a busybody P' ! "
There was another message
" P' you have a message from P' Knott "
I would have killed you if Pitcher wasn't a nice person. I thought we were best friends Arthit. I hate you!
Arthit smiled at the message. Looks like his plan worked after all.
Kongpob reached and took his phone away.
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Arthit was here but he wasn't paying attention to him. He was getting irritated.
He put Arthit's phone aside.
" P' now that it is solved, give some of that love you have for your friends to me too. " he pouted.
" Kong, you are hopelessly jealous ! What am I going to do with you "
" fine then. You go to sleep. I have more to study " he started to get up when Arthit tugged on his arm.
" are you showing me your attitude Nong Kongpob? That is no way to talk to your senior "
" Nong?" Kongpob pushed Arthit completely onto the bed and started tickling him. " say that again P' Arthit "
" stop! I'm sorry.. I'm sorry "Arthit was rolling laughing. The sight had Kongpob mesmerized. He had almost lost this.
He hugged Arthit tightly. Kissing above his ear over and over.
" P' Arthit, thank you for not getting tired of loving me." He whisperd. He was feeling emotional. Seeing Chanpen had woken up the fear he had. What if he lost Arthit forever?
" Kong!!why are you saying this?..."
" I could have easily lost you ! "
Arthit held him closely.
" I can't wait to marry you "
The words had shocked Kongpob.He backed away looking at Arthit surprised.
" I'm sorry! Did I scare you? I didn't mean to say it out loud! It just slipped out " Arthit looked panicked.
Kongpob shook his head and rolled them over pinning Arthit beneath him. He was overflowing with different emotions. Would he be able to keep Arthit happy?
He kissed Arthit. His tongue running over Arthit's lips savoring the sweet taste that was Arthit.
He wanted to marry him! How could he remain calm?
Arthit had wrenched his lips away
" Kong.. Let me breathe " Arthit said in a hoarse voice.
Kongpob proceeded to move away from Arthit's lips kissing his jaw and along the neck.
" P' Arthit you have no idea how much I want you too! I will never be afraid of a future with you"
" Then show me Kongpob "
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A/N - I wrote this for my boy Pitcher. I felt like I adandoned a child!!