From Something To Everything (Bounprem)

26. Going back home

Hiss… Boun hissed as he sat on the toilet trying to finish his daily morning ‘work’.
He wanted to curse out at Prem.

It was the second day after Prem’s finals were over. Yesterday he had spent the whole day with Prem driving around Bangkok City. If they had officially been a  couple it could be counted as a date.

At the end of the day, Prem insisted that they try the spicy crayfish, one of Prem’s favourites from the new Chinese restaurant.

Despite knowing that he couldn’t handle spicy food, Boun had agreed to make Prem happy. Making use of his new acting lessons, Boun acted as if the crayfish was delicious. Little did he know that Prem would make him eat the whole plate and even order one more for him to finish.

Prem had happily watched Boun finish the second plate of crayfish, feeling proud of himself for recommending the dish to the elder.

Boun heaved a sigh of relief when he was done with his business. He could still feel the pain around his asshole. He swore to himself that he will never eat spicy crayfish ever again in his life.

Pulling his shorts up, Boun walked out of the bathroom.

Seeing Boun limp, Prem giggled. “Aw, looks like my baby had a hard time in the washroom today.” Prem laughed out loud.

Boun glared at Prem, finally realizing that the latter had done it on purpose.

“See, this is what I go through everyday morning after your little exercise,” Prem said folding his clothes.

“So, was this supposed to be revenge?” Boun hugged Prem from behind.

“Revenge? Huh!” Prem shook off Boun and continued folding his clothes.

“Then… next time I will let you top,” Boun said sitting on the bed and looking at Prem who was keeping the folded clothes inside his bag.

“Next time? You sure are confident.” Prem scoffed.

“Why wouldn’t I be confident?”

“I am not even sure if I will ever be returning to Bangkok. Much less see you and have a next time.” Prem zipped his bag.

“If you aren’t going to come back, just let me know, and I will come over to Chiang Mai. It takes less than one and a half hours by flight.” Boun raised his eyebrows and smiled smugly. “I will come over every now and then and fuck you and come back. How does it sound?”

“Oh! I forgot that you are a rich man. And if I want to fuck someone, why would I wait for you. There are so many young, hot and beautiful girls in Chiang Mai. I would rather go to them.” Prem returned the smug smile at Boun.

“I challenge you that those bitches will not be able to make you as satisfied as I can.” Boun sulked.

Prem giggled finding Boun cute.

“You could have told me to book a flight for you. Travelling by bus all the way from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is going to be so tiring. It takes more than ten hours, Prem.”

Boun was unhappy that Prem was leaving Bangkok to go back to his hometown in Chiang Mai as his exams were over. Even though Prem had initially said that he was only leaving for a week, from further conversation with Prem he understood that Prem might stay a little longer or may even cancel the plan of returning to Bangkok together.

There was nothing Boun could do to stop the younger from leaving. Unlike him, Prem had his parents waiting for him to go back home. He could only stand there and watch Prem pack his things.

“Taking a flight sure is fast but taking the bus is fun. Especially when you have your friends travelling with you.” Prem said excitedly double-checking his luggage.

“Friends? Is Pineare coming with you?” Boun was a little jealous. He knew Pineare from work. He had heard that Pineare was Prem’s high school classmate and was quite close with Prem.

“Khrab. She will be coming on the same bus but she will get in from the next stop. The one near her university.” Prem checked the refrigerator making sure that it had been emptied.

Boun’s mood worsened hearing Prem’s reply.

“You don’t have to drive me to the bus station. I can call a cab.” Prem slung his travel bag over his shoulders and took his luggage.

Boun stared at Prem for a second before forcefully grabbing the luggage from his hands and storming out of the condo.

Prem decided not to pay attention to the tantrum Boun was throwing regarding his departure. He himself didn’t want to leave. But he had no choice. In the past three years, he hadn’t once visited his parents. He had been too busy to do so.

Now, his parents insisted that he came back home after his exams were done. He had to cave into their wishes as he missed his home as well.

Throughout the journey, both Boun and Prem were silent. Only the sound of the car radio could be heard.

After reaching the bus station, Boun helped Prem take out the luggage from the car.

“Stop sulking, will you.” Prem poked Boun’s cheeks. “I will call you once I reach there.”

Boun slapped Prem’s hands away without saying a word.

“I promise that I will return as soon as I can.” Prem held Boun’s hand.

Boun finally looked at Prem’s face. All of a sudden he placed a kiss on Prem’s chubby cheeks.

“Hia” Prem turned red as he looked around to see if anyone saw it. “we are in public.” Prem playfully pushed Boun away relieved that no one was paying attention to them.

“We can do this in private then. Cancel your bus ticket. You can take the evening flight.” Boun wrapped his arms around Prem’s waist.

“Hia, quit playing around.” Prem pushed away Boun’s hands. “I need to go.”
Taking a few steps Prem paused and turned to Boun.

“While I am gone, take care of yourself. Don’t go around drinking alcohol too much. Take care of your health. Remember to eat on time…” Prem started his long list of things that Boun needed to take care of.

“Alright. Alright. I will take care of myself. You don’t have to worry.” He didn’t want to hear Prem nag at him when he was about to leave.

“You better do,” Prem said in a stern voice.

Boun couldn’t resist but ruffle Prem’s hair.

Prem took the opportunity to place a kiss on Boun’s cheek as well.

Boun was stunned by Prem’s action. Prem had always been reserved in their relationship. Him, giving Boun a kiss on the cheek in public could be considered a big deal.

Boun’s hands touched the area where Prem’s lips touched his face. A warm smile spread across his face as he watched the shy boy waving goodbye to him and running towards his group of friends.