Knott's Perspective - Chapter 28

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It's just about two months since Arthit declared to everyone that Nong Kongpob and himself are dating. It took another month before Kongpob started to feel completely comfortable sitting with us during lunch. We knew it had something to do with Arthit as he is always shooing him away.

Now it has finally happened Nong Kongpob's group have slowly begun interacting with us with less hesitation. It's nice to see them not afraid as before; well, most of our group.  It seems the guy (Aim)who Nong Kongpob knew everything about including his social insurance number is still terrified of Ai'Arthit. He always looks down whenever he sees him. Which is hilarious for me as I get to watch one Nong sending heart eyes all the time and the other cower in fear and avoid eye contact.

One thing I noticed was Bright likes to speak to Nong Aim a lot. I'm not really sure I like this grouping as it seems so strange. However every time I bring it up with Bright he just dismisses my inquiries. I'm just worried that he is taking advantage of Nong Aim's timid personality. I even voiced my concerns with Kongpob, but he said Aim is actually not as shy as he appears and If anything does happen he will deal with Bright. Based on what happened after Prem and his impromptu acting show they are a little intimidated by Nong Kongpob.

We are currently sitting at a picnic bench enjoying the sunny weather. When Nong Kongpob and his group of friends walked over to us.

"Swadee, Phi's!" They all chimed. "How are your classes going everyone?" I asked. Nong Tew responds, "the classes are fine... just the extra curricular activities I have to do. Why did everyone insist I had to be the representative of the freshmens." He grumbled I cannot help but laugh at this. I knew from experience as I was the representative during our year.

"Sorry, to hear Nong. If you need any tips on it. I can surely help as I was the rep during our first year!" "Oh really!" Oak remarks "I could see it" Tew smiled, while Kong and Aim agreed by nodding their heads.

"Was it just as crazy? Or does the professors just like to bully us?" Everyone in our group began to laugh loudly at his remarks. "I think they abuse it a little too!" I winked at Tew. A slight blush doesn't go unnoticed by me.

"Nong Aim!" Bright yelled "when are you going to send me some good pictures!" I look between the two of them as does everyone else. "Ughhhh... Phi... I said... I won't". "Come on! It's not like Nong Kong would mind!" "Wait! I wouldn't mind what, P'Bright?" Bright looks at everyone, but at the junior who just questioned him. "Kong... he wants pictures of you as a kid. I have told him no many times, but he is persistent..." before Nong Kongpob could even say anything Arthit has gotten up from the side of the table to where Bright is. A loud whack was heard. Everyone winced at the sound of flesh to flesh contact.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?" "Ugh! It hurts so bad! My head is ringing! Ai'Arthit that was too much!" "I think it wasn't. Seeing as though you bother our junior with your silly games!" Brights just rubbing the site of the injury. "I wanted to give you a photo album of your Nong! So you won't be sad missing him soon..."

Arthit clicked his tongue and shakes his head in disbelief. "I don't need any help from you!" Prem looks up from his phone and smiled. "Of course not. I'm sure if you bat your eyes and pout the junior with give them willingly." Arthit glared at him. I could almost feel the rage coming from him, but then it was gone. Nong Kongpob just lightly put his hand on Arthit shoulder and he calmed down.

"Now if that doesn't say that they love each other I don't know what will!" Oak chimed. Aim looked at him with his eyes bulging out of his head and mouth wide open. "Exactly Nong! They are whipped for each other!" Bright ceremoniously expressed, "Have you ever noticed how Ai'Kong follows P'Arthit around like a golden retriever!" "Hell yes! He practically wags his tail!" "You need to watch Ai'Arthit too! He pretends to not like the loyal dog routine, but he seriously likes it. You can always find a slight blush or smirk on his face... smug bastard!"

Once again my eyes are going back and forth between two idiots. Surprisingly, Nong Aim makes a comment, "I saw Ai'Kong once just staring at his phone with most disgusting grin. When I came over to see what he was looking at. It was a picture of P'Arthit sleeping with a little drool around his mouth." I face palmed.

Prem joined, "how about how Ai'Arthit always rushes out of his afternoon classes to make sure he is on time at this picnic table to wait for Nong Kongpob

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Prem joined, "how about how Ai'Arthit always rushes out of his afternoon classes to make sure he is on time at this picnic table to wait for Nong Kongpob. Why you ask? Because he hates it that Nong Kong always arrives before him every time..." this is getting out of hand. The two men are silently looking at their friends betraying them with stories of their antics.

Tew goes on to say, "one time I found Kong sitting at the canteen by himself... he looked like he was fuming with anger. So I walked behind him to follow were his eye sight was on and it was young girl speaking to P'Arthit. This guy looked like he was planning on murder... I couldn't even approach him as I thought my own head would be bit off!"

"Ooooooh! I have one!!! One time  I was speaking to Nong Kongpob about something... I can't even remember the topic, but what got to me was when Ai'Arthit walked over hip checked me away from Nong and casually laced his fingers with his. Why the fuck would he be jealous of me!"

Everyone was looking at me to hear something from my perspective... not going to lie... I wanted to say what I knew... I looked at Arthit. He looked as though he was daring me to talk... I smirked at him and winked.

"I knew they liked each other for awhile. I think... the day after Ai'Arthit ran those 54 laps after completing all the tasks P'Deer assign us as punishment. His room was clean and he was going on and on about how Nong Kongpob cleaned, Ironed, and nagged him like his Mae that day! After that he got increasingly moody whenever Nong Kongpob did something that was not up to his expectations, like wanting to go to university for Economics. Heck, he was planning on changing the whole Capture the Flag event because of it! Idiot..."

Everyone's mouth was wide open. Did I spill to much. I looked over at Arthit his whole face is red and clearly processing the information where as Nong Kongpob is smugly smiling from ear to ear at the revelation. At least one of them is happy.

"You knew since then!!!" Toota shouted. "Yes. Why?" "Sir you are going into the wrong profession... you should've been a detective. It took me until it was right in front of my eyes... ie. their first unofficial date after the gear ceremony..." I heard groaning coming from Arthit and giggling coming from everyone else.

"Enough of your teasing... I get it, or we get. We are obvious... or oblivious... whatever... I'm leaving... Kong?" He just smiles and wai'd every one and left.

"Told you.... loyal dog!" Oak yelled making sure that Nong Kongpob defiantly heard it. We all laughed even hard when Arthit turned around and stuck up his middle finger at us. It seems our friend group grew larger that day.

"Soooo who agrees with me that we should all go to the bar together soon! Before we seniors have to go work..." Bright pretends to wipe away a tear. Everyone nods and accepted his suggestion... I can only imagine how that night will turn out...

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