Swapped Vol 2: The Unrequited Story

Chapter 8

Present life – Bangkok

After the day Krist told Singto about the past, they pretty much resumed their life normally. But there's something different in between them, something deeper something closer.

Krist consulted with Xiao Zhan about the situation and the elder told him to give Singto the full truth, including the killing and all. Krist was afraid that the past will hurt their friendship right now. He even didn't tell Singto about his feelings and their bond. Because Singto seemed unfazed when Krist mentioned Shihuan and Xinba's name, asking if he remembered muttering the name. Plus, it was too much revelation already for Singto that day so Krist opted to talk about it in later time.

Today, they're together again for an event. They're invited as a guest and allowed to sing for the audience. Most of the crowds were their fans eventually. They behaved just the same on stage but Krist noticed Singto became a lot clingier than usual, sometimes initiating touches even when it's not necessary. He might be a little bit too aware of it since the talk but he couldn't ignore it. The longing had been intensified since he accepted Shihuan's soul. And today, he's too bothered down there.

If he was thinking with his desire, he might already pull Singto to a corner and kiss him senseless.

"Kit- Kit!" Krist startled. He blinked and found Singto frowning at him.

"What is it?"

"We have arrived. I have been calling you for a while but you didn't hear me." Singto explained.

Krist looked outside and noticed they're in front of his place. He went back with Singto after the event as Bank was running late and Yui didn't allow him to go back with GrabBike fearing the rain (also everyone is worried moreover Singto was still concerned about Krist's previous accident).

"Oh, okay. Thank you, P'Sing, P'Jane." Krist took his stuff. Singto stopped him from going. The grip made Krist felt burnt.

"Are you okay Kit?" Singto asked concern. Krist gulped a little as he regretted looking up to Singto, the concerned eyes were killing him. He nervously smiled.

"Yes, I'm fine. Good night, have a good rest." Krist said quickly and pulled away. He got out and closed the door leaving without looking back. Singto was left dumbfounded while Jane looked at leaving back of Krist before glancing towards Singto.

"Sing..."

"P'Jane, I have no schedule tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, and no class too as I remember." Singto nodded and took his bag.

Jane didn't say anything when Singto bade his goodbye in haste and left too. He just shook his head. "Those two are seriously fools." Jane commented as he drove away.

Singto managed to catch up with Krist before he closed the door. Like a déjà-vu, he actually stuck his arm between the doors. Krist jumped in surprise to the little squeak Singto let out and highly concerned when he didn't slap the door oh-so-softly. He didn't notice Singto came after him.

"Are you crazy? What are you doing?!" Krist scolded him a little. Singto just looked at him with a pained smile before chuckling.

"Doesn't this feel quite familiar?" Singto said. Krist scoffed when he also remembered one of their series scenes. He sighed and took Singto inside.

"Why you're here? Shouldn't you go home?" Krist tried not to meet eyes with Singto again and focused on the arm instead. Just lucky there's no blood, Krist mused inward as he inspected Singto's redden arm.

Singto let Krist fuss over it. The younger made him sat down on the couch before he went to the kitchen to get a warm water and cloth to press on the reddening part. It's more effective to press it with warm rather than cold, it's what he learnt from his mother.