Paving Grey

Bonus: Chaotic GMM and Other Cute Ships

"We're here to report the arrival of our long-missed fr—phis!" Nanon quickly corrected himself as he caught sight of Tay, instead of Ohm, emerging from the first car of three that lined up along GMM's dropping area. His mind quickly connected the dots. "Um, who're back from their quadruple date in Chiang Mai!" Arm settling comfortably around Chimon's shoulder, he smiled widely to the camera. Behind him, the four pillars—minus Krist, Bright, and Win who left early—and staffs started getting off and unloading things.

"As known as our imaginary parents, I believe." Chimon nodded to the camera, adding. Then, to Off and Gun who walked past them to the building, "Do we get souvenirs or what?"

"We went nowhere. Shoo now, kiddos, play somewhere else." Off put up his hand to block the camera, pulling Gun behind him and hurrying off as if they were paparazzis.

"Aw! Rude." Nanon laughed, no bite in his words. He then proceeded to intercept Tay. "Khun Tawan, any comments for that matter?"

Tay's more than ready to switch into work mode, though not without his usual playfulness. "Actually, I might've brought back a dirty laundry or two. Literally. No, haha! The question is, what's in it for me—"

"Move over, Te. You're blocking the way." New cut in behind him.

Tay turned around to protest. "Hin ...! Am I an elephant or what! You could literally walk anywhere else!"

New shrugged, not having any of it. "Well. You could at least help unload our stuffs."

"But ...!"

Chimon grinned to the camera, taking over. "Married couple problem, I believe."

"What are you shooting for, anyway?" Singto appeared from behind him. "And where's your other friend?"

"Where's P'Krist?" Nanon countered, arms crossed and all sulking.

"Um, we're actually here outside the building to welcome our beloved other friend." Chimon offered.

"Still holding grudge?" Singto chuckled at Nanon, Chimon's completely ignored. "You get shipped a lot with Chimon, too."

"We're all friends."

"'All friends', Nanon Korapat, really?" Chimon glared at him. "I'm your third wheel."

Tay joined in the laughter.

"What about Pluem?"

Chimon sported a small smile at the mention of his phi. "I've gotten used to not seeing him often. It deepens the sense of connection."

"I feel you, my boy." Tay patted his head knowingly. "It's hard to see your P'New these days. I don't know about the deepened connection, though."

"I'm totally lost. Are we shipping ourselves these days? Must've missed the memo." New also joined in at the mention of his name.

"Just play along, Hin ...!" Tay hissed his annoyance. And they went back to square one.

"Why are P'Off and P'Gun in such a hurry, anyway?" Nanon asked, too used to his 'parents' 's antics to care.

"Oh, it's Nong Gun. He's feeling sick."

"Ooh ...! Am I finally getting a sibling??" Chimon asked excitedly. "Me want a baby brother!"

"What you're getting is an older brother instead." Tay solemnly patted his shoulder. "I heard they even made a petition to put Mix into your family tree."

Nanon laughed. "At this point, I say you're lucky it's not a kitten."

"Excuse me, but is my nong being talked behind?" Earth used his cold, intimidating Chief Phupha voice as he abruptly appeared from the side of the building, Mix a few steps behind him.