BLURRED

Chapter 3

at 12 yo

Kavin was waiting for his friend, MJ, to put his books in his bag so they could leave. Finally the school day is over and they can go home to play video games all weekend since it was also Friday. Kavin and MJ weren't in the same class, and while this complicates a little the amount of time they spend together, it doesn't interfere with their friendship, which seems to grow stronger over the years. But something that definitely changed was the perception of people at school regarding the four friends. MJ, Thyme, Ren and Kavin found themselves isolated by the other students who began to idolize them as they understood what having money means and that the four of them came from families that had a lot of money. A friendship that was naturally strong for a long time began to be fortified when they began to feel isolated from other students. And so the F4 was born, a short term for "Flowers Four", as if they were untouchable demigods.

– I'm ready. Are you sure Mike brought your stuff? I love you, buddy, but I hate lending my underpants to others.

MJ meets Kavin at the door and puts an arm around his friend's shoulders, pulling him through the halls towards the exit.

– Mike sent me a message saying he brought my stuff and he's been waiting for us for about ten minutes. Who takes so long to pack his things?

– Sorry, Mr. Rush, but I needed to organize several forms that the teacher gave me at the end of the class about the camp. Will you be able to go or will your parents use you as a trophy at an event on the same date?

Kevin takes a deep breath. After the boy grew up a bit, his parents now take him to any event to be introduced to others who are friends with the Kittiyangkul family. Why, you think? To being able to find a possible future bride and thus have a good allied family. Kavin has never told any of his friends this, he believes that as long as he doesn't talk about the problem, the problem doesn't exist.

– I already warned them about the camp. They are not yet desperate to the point of canceling my appointments to benefit them.

– Great, because as I am in the organization group, I will make you my tent mate. I'd rather share with you than a quiet Ren or a dramatic Thyme.

– Thank you for thinking of me so carefully. I didn't know that choosing me by discard was so generous of you.

Kavin says sarcastically and receives a light elbow from his friend.

– Hey, despite being capable to kill for the other two, the only one I would die for is you!

Kavin feels a certain warmth in his friend's exaggerated words. Kavin despite having three friends knows that only MJ has a more exclusive place inside his heart. Kavin learned how to ride a bicycle from MJ. The first fight Kavin got in was knowing he had his back covered by MJ. When he started falling out with his parents, it was MJ who held his friend as he felt useless trying to show his worth. MJ was definitely his favorite.

– Hello boys!

The two friends, when leaving through the school gates, meet Kavin's driver, who today would take the boys to MJ's house. The two boys pat Mike on his shoulder as a greeting and get in the car.