You & Me [Completed]

Arthit

I was working on my research paper in dorm when I took a break and surfed ig for a while.

I saw Aim post a photo of himself with Lam at the theatres. He had his arm casually slung around him and both were looking into the camera. Lam was his grumpy old self and Aim smiling but it was a nice photo.

I just took a look longer at Lam's face when the phone rang and nearly dropped it in my shock! It was Aim calling!

I answered the phone.

"Hey, what's up?"

"Where are you?"

"At home Aim. Working on my research paper."

"Need a favour from you. I'm at the theatre with Lam. But I forgot I had a package coming to my room right about in 10 minutes. Do you mind collecting it and keeping it with you first then I come by to collect it later?"

I agreed that I could do that and hung up. I looked at the photo one more time before heading over to Aim's room. Just as I reached, the courier guy came too so I collected it from him and left.

Around 8pm, I heard a knock on my door. I opened it only to find Lam standing there.

"Hello P."

"Hello Lam. What are you doing here?"

"I came by to pick up P Aim's package for him. He was on his way here but got accosted by Max and Tul downstairs so I offered to come take it."

"You are going back to his dorm after this?"

"Huh? No. I am just going to pass it to him downstairs then head home."

"Oh. How was the movie? He was telling me earlier."

"It was good P. I really enjoyed it. Very very engaging!"

"I see. Glad you had fun. Guess it must have been a nice date."

Lam looked at me for a bit but didn't say anything. He just shrugged carelessly at me. I passed him the gift then he took his leave. I just sighed as I closed the door. I hadn't even replied him if I want to be friends but the level of jealousy bubbling over within me was just mind-blowing.

I should be happier for Aim. He is a really nice guy and it's the first time in a long while I have seen him express interest in anyone. Why did it just have to be Lam though?

The next day at school, the boys were teasing Aim gently over the date. He just smiled but told everyone to lay off and not scare or piss Lam off. We all laughed. Well they all laughed, I kept along to ensure that I wasn't being seen as a bunch of sour grapes.

At lunch, the juniors joined us. Aim had asked me if he could invite Lam for lunch and I agreed. It was the hazers table so nobody sat there unless they were invited. Lam sat next to Aim while Park was pulled to sit with Kong. There was something definitely brewing over there and I just had to find out soon. Forth sat opposite me and we all chatted amicably as we ate. Forth had a spot of chilli near his lips so I told him to clean off but he couldn't get the spot so I reached over to do it for him and the table fell silent.

I turned to see the boys looking at me amused.

"What?!" I barked. Yes, I do bark when needed. Kong just surrendered his hands while Aim just chuckled. Forth's face was a bit red. I just sighed inwardly and flicked chilli back at Aim who ducked and it landed in Lam's eyes! Shit!!

Lam stood up, wanting to go wash his eyes out. Aim stood up to follow him. Despite my inner misgivings, I followed to check on Lam. At the bathroom, I watched as Aim helped Lam wash his eyes out and was leaning in closely to peer and check his eyes.

I didn't know what to make of that scene. Both boys turned once they were done and were surprised to see me. I apologised to Lam who just waved it off, saying it was an accident. He walked off and Aim went after him. I stood there for a bit, the sight of both of them running through my mind. Just then, someone gripped my hand.

I turned to see Aim.

"Aim?"

"You ok?"

"Yea, I am. I was just stoning."

"Stoning? Or fretting over Lam?"

"Aim..."

"We are really close friends, Arthit. I can tell when you are having troubles or misgivings. Do you like him too?"

I looked at Aim, stricken. Did I like him as a junior or as a person? Aim saw the confusion flit over my face.

"Ask him out. Once at least. Maybe that answer your doubts."

"Aim. I cannot do that to you."

Aim just smiled at me.

"But I know if the roles are reversed, you would do the same too."

Aim just smiled and walked away, leaving me stricken. Over Aim's kindness and my own confusion.