To The Moon, For You. [BL | TIWSON/POR]

15. Out On My Own.

Por slept soundly that night. No dreams haunted him that night. He woke up at the crack of dawn to see Jorn still sleeping soundly. He walked to the pantry and sees that Jorn had nothing but instant noodles. He looked into his fridge and realised it was empty other than a carton of milk. He wanted to make breakfast but had nothing to work from. Por went into the toilet, brushed his teeth, showered and changed. He came out of the toilet and decided it was time. He took one last look at the pantry took some money from his brown envelope and walked out of the apartment. This was the first time he was out on his own. Though it was only beginning to light, the hustle and bustle of Bangkok had started. Cars filled the streets and motorcycles had begun to squeeze themselves through every crack humanely possible. The street vendors littered the side of the street. The noise of vehicles and human chatter rang in Por's ears. It was starting to faze him less how loud Bangkok is. Strangely, he found himself enjoying it. He thought to himself when I am back on the Moon, the world would be too quiet. He counted with his fingers the total number of days he has been on Earth. I have been here 4 days now. How quickly time flies. In 4 days, he has made friends, joined a band, learned how to use a phone, did laundry and most importantly, found Tiwson. A person accidentally walked into Por, knocking him out of his daydream. The person quickly apologised and Por remembered why he was out. He had to buy breakfast before Jorn woke up. He walked through the different stalls and peered curiously at what they sold. What did Jorn like to eat? Por had no idea, so he decided maybe it was safe to buy one of everything. And that was what he did. He ended up with noodles and triangle dumplings on the side, porridge (which he had before), pork on sticks, chicken rice and a cup of coffee and tea. He took all the food he had and walked back to Jorn's apartment. Por got slightly lost on the way and panicked but eventually found his way back. When he stood on the ground floor of Jorn's apartment, he was so proud of himself. He realised he could perhaps survive Earth or at least Bangkok by himself. He walked up the stairs and into Jorn's apartment and saw him pacing up and down. When he saw Por he ran up to him.

"Where did you go? I was worried sick."

"I went to get food for us."

"Can you at least bring your phone the next time? Tiw got you a phone so you could bring it everywhere. Not leave it in the apartment."

"You bring phones around?"

"What do you think?"

"How would I know I told you before, I am not from here. You don't have my contact either."

"That's true."

Jorn went and got Por's phone and took his out as well. He dialled a few numbers on Por's phone and his phone began to ring.

"Here, now I know how to contact you. Remember to bring your phone everywhere."

"Fine. I got my hands full can you put my phone down for me."

Por then proceeded to put the food into plates and bowls as Jorn has done before. When Jorn came out from the toilet he saw an entire table laid out with food. He looks at Por and smiles.

"Are you feeding an entire village?"

"No, just us. But I didn't know what you like so I got one of everything I saw."

Jorn sat down and takes a bite of everything. He pated Por on the head again and told him he did well. Por smiled shyly and started to tuck in as well. Then, his phone began to ring ad he saw that Tiwson was calling. He picked up. Tiwson was asking what time he would be in school with Jorn. Por replied that they were still having breakfast and should head over once they were done. Then the phone hung up and Por heard a knock on the door. Jorn shouted for whoever was outside to let himself in. Tiwson walked in wearing a white shirt and black pants which was what Jorn was wearing as well. Por realised that it was probably a uniform that they were wearing. Tiwson sat down with them and remarked

"Jorn, why did you get so much food?"

"I didn't this one did. He went out himself when I was asleep all by himself and got breakfast."

Tiwson looked at Por slightly worried at first.

"You went out by yourself?"

Por not sure what all the fuss was nodded. Jorn then added.

"He didn't even bring his phone."

Tiwson then looked Por directly in the eye.

"Bring your phone next time, ok? Just in case. Good job with buying food though."

Por smiled. For whatever reason, this praise from Tiwson hit differently. He saw Tiwson helping himself to a bowl and had begun tucking into the food. Por felt proud of himself, he was slowly acclimatising to living on Earth.