BETWEEN ME AND YOU

RULES OF DATING: #2

To think that his plan would backfire, Arthit could swear that his past self probably did kill a family of goats for his current situation. The atmosphere was tense, but not the type of tension where he's actually enjoying it kind a tension. It was tense as in his fake boyfriend looked like he was ready to kill him any moment. Calm face and a smile with deadly eyes.

"A-are you okay?" Arthit attempts to ask, the same question he asked moments ago before they entered his house. Kongpob turns to look at him and flashes a smile that didn't even reach his eyes. Arthit felt shivers run down his body.

"Never better." Kongpob replies in a calm tone. Arthit returns a curt nod and a tight lipped smile before turning back to look at his parents and Kongpob's who were happily chatting in front of the dining table. Talking about their engagement party.

FLASHBACK

"Are you okay?" Arthit asks the small framed male who had a frown on his face. They had just arrived Arthit's home from their little escapade in his hiding place. With Arthit of course, having to do his best not to attack and jump on the other boy.

Nodding his head once, Kongpob tries to breathe in before replying back to the other.

"Yeah. It's just that, something feels off."

"Relax. My parents aren't as scary as they seem. Chill." Arthit reassures, smiling at the other and then placing a hand on his shoulder. Rubbing it in a soothing manner. Kongpob nods his head again and tries to brush off the weird feeling. Arthit offers a hand to the small framed male who was initially surprised but hesitantly takes it. It's all part of the act. Kongpob reminds himself inside his mind.

"It'll be okay. I'm here." Arthit whispers and Kongpob hums. His eyes focused on their hands and fingers that are intertwined together.

The two young men then went inside, with maids and servants greeting them and their master's guest. Arthit asks one of the servants where his parents were and was informed that they were inside the living room.

"I'm going to take a shower. Would you want to wait inside my room?" Arthit asks the other, gently letting go of the soft hand he was holding.

"No. I'll just wait for you in the living room. Your parents are there right?"

"Yeah. Are you sure you want to be there alone?"

"Yeah. I'll be fine." Kongpob persuades. Arthit then agrees and walks Kongpob into the living room, his mother and father having tea.

"Arthit, son. Welcome back." Mrs. Ronajpat greets the young couple, a wide smile plastered on her face as she eyes them, tapping her hand on her husband to turn and look at the two too. She stands up from her seat and walks towards Arthit and Kongpob, her husband following suit.

"Mae, this Kongpob. My boyfriend." the pale boy simply introduces, Kongpob smiles at the older woman who smiles back and takes him into a hug.

"It's so nice to finally meet you Kongpob. My son has kept you from us for quite some time." Mrs. Ronajpat turns to look at Arthit, the young man smiles nervously back at her before clearing his throat.

"Then.. I'm gonna go shower first, I'll be back." Arthit excuses himself, grabbing Kongpob's hand for a while and squeezes it lightly to reassure him. Kongpob nods back at him and watches as Arthit leave the room.

Wiping his hair, Arthit hurriedly picks out clothes and wears. He didn't really want to leave Kongpob with his parents, especially his father. That old man can be too much sometimes and Arthit swears that if he tries something with Kongpob, Arthit would flip.