Krist & Singto in The Practice Boyfriends (Completed)

The Practice Boyfriends: Chapter 8

When Singto awakens the next day, it's to a hundred messages from his manager, his friends and Krist of course. He skims them quickly, making sure to check P'Jane's carefully just in case he's really pissed off with them.

But he isn't. Surprisingly, the only thing he's said is:

Just keep it clean on the internet, okay? No big scandals please.

Clearly, his manager has also texted Krist, because one of his messages says:

Result! Even P'Jane isn't mad! Call later? We blew up Twitter again!

He taps out quick agreement to both of them and then heads down to hair and make-up, preparing himself for another crazy busy day.

Immediately, Namtan grabs him, dragging him over to the rails of clothes and shoving him between them.

"P'Singto!" She hisses, trying to keep her voice down as she peers between the racks to see if anyone has spotted them.

"Nam? What is it? At this rate, people on the set will be thinking you and I are having a secret relationship!"

Namtan laughs, giggles spluttering from her mouth as she socks him in the shoulder, "P'Sing!"

"So?" He asks when she has calmed down.

"So.. you guys sent everyone mental! P'Off has raised his price on Krist asking you out to over 3000 Baht now! And you should see what P'Lee is betting on..."

She twists her screen and Singto chokes on a mouthful of air, Nam having to pat him hard on his back to help him breathe again.

"Is that serious?!"

"Yeah.. look, even Jane and Aye are in on it now!"

Singto grins, "Great, it's working then. Look, Nam, I'm really grateful for your help with this - you will keep helping us, right?"

She laughs again, "I'm in it now P'Sing, and if P'Krist keeps messaging me like he has been then I have no choice, do I?"

"Krist? Why? What's he been saying?"

But before she can reply, two hands shove the clothes aside and a hole opens to the room outside, "Oi! You two, we need you - so.. whatever this is.. it needs to end now!"

Singto helps Namtan climb out of the rack of clothes as he wai's politely to the wardrobe manager, "Sorry, sorry!"

He shoos them away and they end up side-by-side in make-up, silently conversing in the mirror.

She widens her eyes at him as P'Nat appears and Singto gives him a wai hello.

The older man settles in the chair beside him and smiles back, "Morning, did you know you broke Twitter again, Sing?"

Singto ducks his head, but Nat laughs loudly, "Your fans are so cute though, as soon as Krist deleted the post, the cry went up for everyone to delete it too! It was crazy. Double trending! You two are like - famous people goals!"

Singto can't help laughing too, "Krist told me, yeah. I haven't had chance to look. We were just talking about a new project that's all."

Beside them, Nam splutters with laughter and the make-up artist firmly tilts her head. She catches Singto's eye in the mirror again and he winks at her.

Nat nods, "Yeah, I guessed as much.. guess your air con isn't working too well either is it.. I mean, mine is so cool I need my shirt on all the time." He gives Singto a long look, then winks, "Maybe ask maintenance to check it out?"

"Sure, P'Nat, I might. It is pretty hot in my room after all.."

"Yeah," Nam whispers under her breath, "And it keeps heating up, doesn't it!"

He reaches out and pats her arm, "Oi!"

X

Later, on the set, as P'Nat's mouth descends towards him, Singto thoughts might flicker to Krist last night, laughing over the screen, eyes alight as Muffin snuggled into his arms and Pluto hovered over his shoulder.

Only Might.

X

They end up staying up late that night, giggling over the flurry of texts that Nam has shared with them over dinner. Singto had chosen to bring his noodles to his room and Nam had joined him, both of them settling onto the small couch with Krist on the tablet before them.

"P'New says that he will bet 2000 Baht on P'Singto trying to hide the relationship by posting a photo of him and P'Nat being lovey-dovey on set. P'Josh thinks that Krist is going to visit the set for your birthday too and he's willing to bet 5000 on that."

"5000?" Krist's eyes light up, "Make a counter bet, Nam - bet that not only will I come but I'll stay over in P'Singto's room."

Singto splutters and has to cough hard to stop himself swallowing his juice the wrong way, "Kit!"

"What? It's a great one! I mean, sure they could say she has insider knowledge, but.. I think it's a great call."

Namtarn grins, "Sure, I'll definitely reply to that, how much?"

Krist's eyes lock on Singto's over the screen and his eyebrow lifts, "7000" they reply, simultaneously.

Namtan gives them a look. "Right!"

X

After she's gone, Krist stays on the line as Singto moves over to his bed and rests back against his pillows.

"You know we tell each other everything, Kit?"

Krist nods, eyes drooping a little where he's resting back, "Of course, Singtuan."

"Well.." Singto's own eyes are closing as he peels the blanket back and slides under it, "The thing is.. I kind of used you today, Kit.. I'm sorry.."

Krist coughs a little, adjusting his pillow behind his head as he settles back, eyes flickering. His voice is soft and warm as he whispers, "How did you use me?"

"P'Nat.. the kiss.. I was.. thinking of you.."

Krist smiles, "Good.. It's good.."

"Yeah.." Singto slowly slides into sleep, Kit's little snores lulling him into his dreams.

X

"Kit!!!" The noise awakens him, his head lifting from the pillow and startling the two cats who are resting beside him. Pluto streaks away, while Muffin stretches out, licking her little paws gently.

He looks around for the source of the noise and see's Singto staring into the screen, messy bed head and tired eyes.

"P'Sing?"

"We fell asleep.." Singto whispers, voice gruff.

"Oh.." Krist lifts his hand and checks the time - 5:30am, "Oops.. I suppose we were really tired. I had good dreams though.. what were we talking about before we fell asleep?"

Singto coughs and goes red, looking away from the screen as memories flit through his mind.. Singto kissing P'Nat... Singto kissing him..

Krist starts to cough too as his cheeks heat up. "Umm, never mind.. I remembered.."

Singto frowns, "Did you?"

Krist takes a breath and looks into the screen, "It's probably all these bets, isn't it?"

"Yeah.. the bets.." Singto agrees, "Are you going back to sleep?"

Krist frowns, "No. It's time to get up, I'll work out, then I have a thing later for sponsorship.. P'Boyd said.."

Singto smiles gently, "I'll let you go then.."

"Call me later?"

"Sure.. don't I always?"

"Yeah.. you do.."

Krist's voice fades away and then he's just staring into the camera, staring into Singto's soul, it feels.

They reach out .. and end the call at the same time.