One shots/ short stories Book 2

Story 3.4

Arthit paced around the cell and checked outside for an uncountable times, he even start to sniff the air to catch his favourite scent, but none. He is getting anxious since its past time for Kongpop to show up.

He doesn't know what he is yearning for anymore, his motive was to wait for his friend to free him from the prison or flee from the prison and meet the latter half way.

However, he pushed aside his things and anticipating his time with the healer who might be his soulmate.

Truly he is sure cause he can feel it wholeheartedly but the silent and distance from the other party give him some doubt over his conclusion.

He came out of his trance when his nose hit the scent, he sat at his bench with an excited puppy eyes.

Kongpop stepped inside and walks to the bench with his bag. He smiled at the latter before start removing his old dressing and clean the wounds.

"It's better..." he remarks after examining it.

Arthit didn't let out any response since he was busy bathing in Kongpop's scent and handsomeness.

Kongpop aware of it but as usual he didn't either address it nor stopped it.

Arthit eagerly glanced at the bag when his stomach growled in hunger.

Kong scowls at Arthit's behaviour.

"Did you skip your prison food again? How many times I told you to not trust anyone especially me?" Kongpop asked in frustrated tone while go through his bag and take out the meals he bought.

"Then stop spoiling me by bringing food! You are the one who is not allowing me to get used to prison food!" Arthit argued eyes glued to the box.

Kongpop stiffened for a moment realising his mistake, if he want Arthit to not trust him then he should stay away from the latter, he shouldn't shower the latter with care, he shouldn't do more than a healer can do, he shouldn't bought him things to make the latter feel comfortable in prison, he should not worry over the latter and for god sake he should stop bringing him flowers daily!

He cursed himself like he is doing it for the past few days. He went silent not answering to Arthit who understood the awkwardness and changed the topic.

"What you have for me?" Arthit's eyes shines with a drooling lips by seeing the dishes.

"Hooray! Today you bought a lot!" Arthit remarks and starts digging it without further words.

Kongpop anticipated the review but the flower man didn't comment anything busy filling his stomach.

Losing his patience Kongpop throws the question with an anxious look.

"Did the food taste good?"

Arthit stilled and made eye contact with the healer for long seconds before questioning back.

"By chance did you cooked this?"

Kongpop went red in embarrassment, he quickly rubs his non itching cheeks to hide the warm ness from creeping out.

"Our healer branch cook was sick so I and Tew taking turns to cook food. Today is my turn.... I am not sure how it came... it's been long since I cooked meals."

"It tastes yummy. You didn't eat yet?"

"I couldn't find the time, there was lot of soldiers to treat toda-.."

"Let's share," Arthit happily let out before moving close to kongpop invading his private space and touch their knees together.

Kongpop shakes his head in slow motion and stop his shy smile from leaving his lips by the gesture.