Under the Same Umbrella ☔ : A Tale of Love

Chapter 8: A Growing fondness

As Boss drew closer, he couldn't help but admire the way the sunlight danced in Noeul's hair, casting a halo of golden light around him.

"Good morning, Noeul," Boss greeted, his voice filled with warmth and affection.

Noeul's face lit up at the sound of Boss's voice, his heart skipping a beat at the sight of him.

"Good morning, Phi" he replied

Their eyes locked in a silent exchange of longing and desire, each lost in the depths of the other's gaze.

"Are you feeling better today?"
Boss asked

Noeul nodded,

"Much better, thank you,"
he said, his cheeks flushing with a rosy hue.

As Boss watched Noeul , a wave of awe washed over him.

'How could someone be so incredibly beautiful and endearing? Boss thought..'

Noeul holding out the boss's jacket towards him ... "Phi, you can take it, Thank you" he said softly...

But Boss shook his head gently, a warm smile on his lips.

"No, Noeul, you should keep it for today. It's cold out here," he insisted.

"No, phi, really. I have my own jacket today," Noeul replied, his voice earnest as he reached for his scarf and jacket to show Boss.

"See, I remembered this time."

Noeul's cute way of speaking melted Boss's heart..He reached out and patted Noeul's shoulder gently.

"Good boy," Boss said

Noeul blushed at the praise, a shy smile gracing his lips.

"Thank you, phi," he murmured

Today it's started raining again...
Then boss opened his umbrella for both of them.

Even though Noeul had his own umbrella in his bag, he chose to keep it there on purpose.

As they stood together under the umbrella,

Boss: *hesitantly* Noeul, are you free this evening?

Noeul: *smiling* No, Phi, I have to go to my part-time job.

Boss: *curiously* Where do you work?

Noeul: *excitedly* It's near the university.

Boss: *eagerly* Can I come there to see you?

Noeul: *pausing to think* Well, you can, Phi, but I'll be busy working.

Boss: *reassuringly* "That's okay, I can wait for your work to be done and then drop you off at your house from your workplace."

Noeul's heart skipped a beat, touched by the boss's thoughtfulness.

Noeul: "Thank you, Phi. That would be really nice of you."

Their eyes locked, conveying gratitude and a growing bond between them,
silently expressing the warmth and affection they held for each other.

Boss: "Hey, Noeul, do you mind if I get your contact number?"

Noeul: *Surprised but pleased* "Sure, phi. Here it is." *Hands over his phone with a smile*

Boss: *Types in his number* "And here's mine. In case you need anything or just want to talk."

Noeul: *Grateful* "Thank you, phi. I'll be sure to save it."

As they waited for the bus, Noeul couldn't contain his excitement, eager to share every detail of his day with Boss.

"Phi, today at university, my friends and I are going to practice for the dance program on Freshers' Day," he began, his eyes sparkling..

Boss nodded, a fond smile playing on his lips as he listened to Noeul's animated chatter.

"That sounds like fun, Noeul," he replied.

"Yes phi, It is! We're all so excited for the performance,"

Noeul continued, his words tumbling out in a rush.

Noeul mentioned, "My buddies are quite skilled dancers, and the choreography we've put together includes some impressive moves. We're dedicated to our practice sessions ,phi!"

Boss chuckled softly, his heart swelling with affection at the sight of Noeul's infectious excitement.

"I'm sure you are amazing," he said, his gaze never leaving Noeul's face.

After that, Noeul kept talking about his dance practice, studies, and friends non-stop like a small kid..

Boss found himself captivated by Noeul's every word, hanging on to each syllable as if it were the most precious thing in the world.

He had never felt so drawn to someone's presence, so eager to listen to their every thought and feeling.

As Noeul continued to regale him with stories of his friends and their antics, Boss felt a sense of peace wash over him.

Noeul has a magical way with words, effortlessly bringing joy and smiles to everyone around.

As the breeze caressed their faces, a tiny particle landed delicately on Noeul's cheek, barely visible but enough to catch Boss's attention.

With a tender smile, Boss reached out, his fingers brushing gently against Noeul's soft skin as he removed the stray speck.

Noeul's cheeks flushed with a soft blush under Boss's touch, his heart fluttering at the intimate gesture. He lowered his gaze shyly, unable to meet Boss's eyes as a rush of warmth spread through him.

Meanwhile, Boss couldn't help but be entranced by the sight of Noeul's flushed cheeks, his heart racing in tandem with the rapid beat of Noeul's own.

Just as the tender moment between Boss and Noeul unfolded, the familiar sound of the bus approaching interrupted the tranquility.

With a soft sigh, Boss reluctantly withdrew his hand from Noeul's cheek, their fleeting connection broken by the imminent arrival of the bus.

Noeul glanced towards the approaching bus, a mixture of disappointment and anticipation flickering in his eyes.

Boss, though reluctant to see their time together cut short, offered Noeul a warm smile. "Looks like your ride is here," he remarked softly, a hint of regret lacing his words.

Noeul nodded in acknowledgment, returning Boss's smile with a shy one of his own. "Yeah," he replied softly, his voice barely above a whisper.

As the bus came to a stop in front of them, Noeul took a step forward, ready to board.

With one last lingering gaze exchanged between them, Noeul climbed onto the bus, leaving Boss standing at the bus stop, his heart heavy with the promise of their next encounter.

*With a final wave, Noeul boarded the bus, leaving Boss with a lingering sense of warmth and fondness in his heart.*

End of Chapter