The Marigold Wilts As the Daisies Blooms

Special Chapter 2: Kim Chay

Porchay POV

I waited the whole day and he didn't show up! he was supposed to give the book back today and he just chose not to come? "Chay, where is that customer?" My manager pestered me. They already hated me for being late or because I bring Venice over sometimes. Now Kim didn't show up and I don't even know what to do.

I called the number and someone picked up, "Hello, is this Mr. Kim?"
"KIM? WHAT?? Who are you and what business do you have with my brother? Did he knock you up too?" What the hell?
"Sorry, I am from the book store, he was supposed to return a book today. "
"KIM READS??" The dude exclaimed. "Ting"! The bell on our front door made a sound.

It was Kim. Oh thank god, he's finally here! Before I could speak to him my manager cut in front of me. "Hello, how may I help you?" It looked like her drool could flood the floor. Ugh. Kim tried to move past her to get to me but she blocked him again,
"Please tell me, what can I do for you this fine-" She paused to scan him up and down, "day?"

"Could you move?" He shoved her aside and gave me the book. I couldn't stop giggling but pretended I didn't hear anything. She moved elsewhere and it was just me and him. "Did you like it? Want me to suggest anything?"

"The book was crap, I don't know why you have this." He muttered. Hmm. Why don't you go to a bar then? You can figure out your sexuality there!

"You paid yesterday, so I guess that's about it unless you want to look for something else." I don't want him to go, I sobbed internally. "Oh could you give me your personal phone number, I called the number you gave me and the person screamed at me."

"I- Sorry, I don't think I can give you my phone number. You can text me on Instagram if I buy something later" He gave me his IG and left. Why won't he just give me his number, ugh!

At home ~

"Porchay! You know, some kid called me today, apparently my younger brother can read!" P'tankhun was weird as usual. I said oh and moved on. Now to stalk him on Instagram. "wik_t127" Is he an NCT fan or something? Aw, there are no pictures or highlights! What is the point of having it then? He had like 2k followers, that's cool. Hmmm. Macao doesn't follow him, but Vegas does, I'm assuming it's P'Pete's boss.

I placed the phone down and thought to myself, well, there is no way the two of us are going to run into each other now. What is the point?
"Are you going to join any club Porchay?" Arm asked me.
"Well, last year I was in the art club, I think this time I will join the music club."
"Huh, but music is your major right?" Pol was confused.
"Yeah, but I realized apart from playing instruments, I have no skill." I shrugged.

It's true, club activities are really hard and unless I choose the music I don't think I can juggle everything at the same time.

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A week later,

I had joined the club but the seniors were too busy with their projects so they didn't bother to give us an orientation. I skipped the meeting today because I know nothing is going to happen.

I arranged the books at the store and sat down. I don't know why but today was a bad day. School is getting more hectic every day, plus Je is on my neck for going out with Macao and "Wasting money". I don't even drink but is it so wrong to hang out? Ugh... But she works so hard for me though! I slouched where I was standing and put my forehead on the wall.

There was something breathing over me, not sure if it was the AC but I felt a presence. Within a second someone grabbed my shoulder. Hey, I know taekwondo bitch! I turned to punch the person but I stopped. "I need to put something on the notice board, can I ?" He asked in his sweet voice. I nearly melted, "Um yeah, hehe" I started blushing hard. P'Kim is back?

"What is this for?"

"My university is having a music festival, so I want to advertise it. I can put it up right?"

"YEAH, definitely!" I had to hold my ears so that he doesn't see how red they turned. "Which university do you go to?"

He underlined the uni name on the poster. SHIT! WE'RE IN THE SAME UNIVERSITY!! "Why didn't you come for the meeting today? Porchay Kittisawat?" GOOSEBUMPS.

I stepped back and slipped on the pile of books. "AH," Luckily I didn't fall. "I- had, I was- " I skipped, how do I tell him that?

"Well don't skip the next meeting or I'll personally remove you from the club ok?" He patted my head and left the store.

I laid down on the floor. I don't want to wake up ahhhhhhhhhh.

Kim POV

I got out of the store with my heart in my hand. SHit, that was close. I called Vegas immediately to ask him about this.

Kim: Vegas, I need to ask you something...

Vegas: What, I am sorta busy right now.

Kim: It won't take long. How did you find out you liked men?

Vegas: I can't say that at work! And why do you want to know?

Kim: Just tell me!

Vegas: Go hook up with people at the bar. You know what, I'll come along with you too!

Ay, this guy just wants to go drinking. It's fine, if he helps then it's good.

Kim: Ok let's meet.

-Hangs up-