The New Start (Ohmnanon fanfic)

4. The meeting pt-2

Ohm's pov

I sat up and began to pack my bag to leave but I saw that I had left my book in the playground. I went to pick it up. When I got there, to my surprise, I saw a little kid sitting on the swing looking very sad and crying.

I could tell that the kid wasn't a student here. Maybe he got through the gate without being noticed. I decided to go and talk to him.

Ohm: Hey cutie, what's making a lil sweet kid like you cry?
I asked softly.
He sniffled and looked away, not answering me. He's crying and sitting here instead of a place he knows. Must be upset with his parents or something.
Ohm: Alright, you won't talk to me but your parents must be worried about you. Do you know your way home?

The kid shook his head.

Hmm... he doesn't remember the way. What do I do now? Maybe if I can get him to give me his parents' phone number...
Before he could think ahead

The kid: Papa said not to talk with strangers and not to accept anything edible from them. They might be kidnappers.

I chuckled at that. This kid was so adorable. I felt like squishing his pinkish chubby cheeks but I pushed that thought away. Some kids like it but looking at this kid right here, it's quite obvious he wouldn't like something like that. He's the smart type.

Ohm: OK, you can't talk to strangers, but you can talk to friends right?

He nodded his head.

Ohm: Alright then, let's become friends!

The kid looked at him, uninterested.
Ohm sat down on the swing next to the kid.
Ohm: So, let's start with hello! I am Ohm and I am a teacher at this school. I teach many students like you here. I have taught many types of kids and you look like the smart but clingy type.
Ohm says while smiling at the kid
The kid looks at Ohm curiosity growing in his eyes.

Ohm: So I have introduced myself. Now it's your turn. You know so much about me now, you can't say that we are strangers or I'll be deeply hurt.
He said pouting.

The kid chuckled: You look like a cute puppy when you make a face like that.

The kid finally said something and was smiling. Ohm felt proud at his progress.

Ohm: So, your turn...
The kid: No, I still know too little about you. I only know your name and that you work here. Friends know much more about each other. Tell me more.
He said smiling

Ohm thought about what he could tell this kid and said
Ohm: I like to read a lot of books. I like writing stories, I like ice cream a lot, I like painting and like to handle kids like you.
Is that enough?

The kid smiled widely and nodded his head.
It felt good to see that he was crying anymore.

The kid: Well since you have told me about yourself, it will be bad manners and rude to not make friends right...
The kid said trying to show that he didn't care but failing miserably and beaming with happiness. I nodded to that.

The kid: Hi! I am Phukao, Phukao Kirdpan.

It would be an understatement to say that I was shocked. I never would have thought I would meet the kid of Kirdpan house here in the playground. Since I have met him now, I should get to know him...
The thought of rejecting P'Bright's offer was already fading from my mind after meeting this kid. He was smart and seemed like a fast learner. Maybe he should reconsider the offer.... if not for P'Bright then at least for this kid.

Phukao: Well, papa told me to not say my last name to anyone if asked, but I feel like you are safe. I have very strong instincts you know?
He said looking proud of himself.
He indeed is a very adorable kid.