Allurement

XIV

At Phayu's House, the three brothers stared at Phayu's phone in curiosity and confusion. Ten minutes ago, Phayu received a text from Rain and wasn't sure what it was supposed to mean.

"Why does it sound like Rain gave up on you?" Saifah spoke in curiosity while PraPai nodded in understanding. Phayu looked at his twin blankly before reading the text again

"Maybe he's just trying to be nice and not to worry me…" Phayu spoke with uncertainty which made PraPai and Saifah roll their eyes.

"Be real, it clearly means that Nong wants to move on…" PraPai pointed out. Phayu stood up and grabbed his phone, "I will explain Rain tomorrow.."

"Explain what? That you didn't mean it? And you actually like him?" PraPai asked as he raised his eyebrow at Phayu

"Or that you actually like him but he's not supposed to know this?" Saifah added.

"It's none of your business.." Phayu scowls at them before going to his room. PraPai and Saifah shared a look and sighed

"Why is he so stubborn?" PraPai asked in frustration

"Stubborn? More like dumb!" Saifah corrected him which made PraPai chuckle and nod.

  

                     The next day when Rain arrived in class, he was pulled by Sky into a corner who looked at him with both guilt and worry, "Rain… are you okay? I'm sorry, it's all because of me.." Sky spoke upset

"No! No! Sky didn't do anything wrong! I needed it, at least I know that Phee never even considered me…" Rain spoke with a smile

"And you are fine with it?" Sky asked while watching Rain carefully. Rain smiles before nodding

"I might like him like crazy but I have self-respect too, I won't chase a guy blindly…  I don't want Phee to think I'm a creep or psycho, I can do far better…" Rain said with determination. Sky nodded, he knew Rain was hurting but still was trying to be strong

Sky pulled Rain into hug and pats his back," I got your back.. "

 

                  During Lunch, Sky and Rain were visited by Phayu and Rain was mentally prepared for it. He greeted the senior with wai which made Phayu have an uncomfortable look.

"Rain.. Yesterday.. I didn't mean to sound rude! You're absolutely adorable and what happened was a misunderstanding.." Phayu tried to reverse the damage. Rain sighs and motioned Sky to leave.

Sky hesitated a little before he gave Phayu a warning look and went to the canteen alone. Rain watched Sky leave and then turn towards Phayu and smile softly as he asked, " Do you like me?"

"What?" Phayu looks at Rain in surprise as he was not ready for the question. Rain calmly repeated the questions

".. No.." Phayu whispered in tiny voice

"Then that's the end of this conversation Phee, I'm not angry or upset. We can't expect others to like us just because we like them.." Rain said calmly as he pats Phayu's shoulder.

"Rain.." Phayu said in confusion as he was worried by the younger person's reaction, Phayu was ready for emotional or angry Rain but not this Rain.

"Phee.. I'm not shameless, my world won't collapse just because you don't feel the same about me. Yes, I admit I like you a lot but I have my self respect too.. I know where to draw the boundaries.." Rain told Phayu, who had a shocked look on his face.