The Irresistible Vortex

Chapter 20

Kongpob's Look

Date: 3/2/2021

AN: The party! I'm trying very hard to to update regularly. Thank you for staying with me.

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Kongpob was sitting at the club with his friends and was pleased to see happy banter. Drinks had been served and the table was full with plates of snacks. Em was laughing along with Oak and Kongpob joined in now and then. Kongpob was happy as his friends seemed carefree despite the argument earlier. He, however  He didn't want to be obvious about it but at the back of his mind he was longing to see his Sunshine. He had missed Arthit so much.

Arjun was sipping on his drink, smiling now and then and joining the conversation with his bits and pieces, but his heart was uneasy. The conversation he had with Tutah earlier had unsettled him. He had already guessed Tutah had some self-esteem issues, but he had not realized the extent of them. The fact that this beautiful person felt that he was not worthy of deep love, but only good enough for a few romps in bed was just sad. It only made Arjun more determined to cherish Tutah.

It was a few minutes later when Em ordered another round of drinks that Kongpob looked up to see the most breathtaking sight he had ever seen. There, smiling along with his friends, stood Arthit. His eyes sparkled like the necklace he was wearing and his lips slightly parted glistened. He was wearing what could only be called 'appropriate' black shirt underneath a grey jacket, with a paiar of black pants. His shirt was buttoned all the way to his neck. Arthit looked dashing in an eye catching way and Kongpob couldn't help but notice several people at the bar giving his love appreciative looks.

Kongpob came out of his reverie as Arthit's friend laughed aloud. He immediately stood up to greet his Phii but stopped short when he saw Arjun get up too. He looked at the older man puzzled, who fumbled a bit embarrassed, but then sheepishly looked down and took his seat again. Kongpob shook away the odd behavior, making a mental note to talk to the man later and moved to reach his Phii.

Arthit smiled as he watched Kongpob approaching. The two met and the younger man instantly pulled his Phii to his chest by the waist. While Knott and Maprang moved ahead towards the group of Kongpobs friends, Tutah and Prem sniggered at the two lovers and drifted away as well.

Kongpob pecked Arthits lips and whispered, "You are looking beautiful, my Phii." The older man blushed red and the Kongpob didn't resist placing a few kisses on the fluffy cheeks.

"Kongpob! Stop it! Everyones watching us!! "

"My Sunshine is so beautiful, everyone's watching for sure. " Arthit mock glared and pouted at Kongpob, making the younger man's heart flutter. The latter smiled though and once again watched his Phii from head to toe. He ftowned as he realized something. He was now holding Arthit by the elbows and he looked seriously at the other man, "You didn't have to do this you know? I know you are not comfortable in such formal outfits. I told you you can be yourself.. Phii, i.. "

Arthit placed a finger on the other man's lips and shook his head, "This is not as formal or uncomfortable as you think Kongpob. Maybe, I could do with the few buttons open at the top. And yes, I could have opted to wear something else if it was just your friends, but you said it yourself. There are others from the company here as well, I didn't want to raise questions or want you to face any unpleasant gossip.. "

Kongpob was already undoing the top two buttons on Arthit's shirt, even as he almost whined, "But Phii.. You gave up color!"

Arthit immediately replied, "oh.. I'm wearing color, don't worry. "