Bad Boyfriend

Pretty

The next time Rain and Sky see each other, it's on a weekend at a local mall. For some reason, they both can't seem to act normal and are awkward as they approach one another.

Then, Rain holds up a milk tea drink with boba pearls and extra pudding—just how Sky likes it. And he then says, "Truce?"

At this, Sky rolls his eyes but takes the peace offering anyway. "We're not even fighting." He says to the other who groans, "I know but P'Phayu and P'Pai are. And you were together last time so I ignored you too. Ugh! I don't know what to do."

"So you already know?" Sky asks with caution and by the way Rain's eyes blow wide, it's clear he does. "You do too?" The boy asks back to which Sky nods.

"P'Pai told me." Sky fidgets uneasily, wanting to divulge what else he knows that he thinks Rain (and Phayu) doesn't. But he stops himself. "Are you...upset with P'Pai?"

Rain sighs then admits, "A little. I mean, I always thought so highly of him. But then again, he didn't ask me to. But I'm also angry that he hurt P'Phayu."

"But?" Sky prods, hoping for a silver lining.

"But...I feel like there's more to the story. And I intend to find out." Rain says with his small fists balled. "But just to be clear, this isn't just for P'Pai."

"What then?"

Rain chews on his lower lip as he steadies himself. "This is also for P'Phayu. I think he's still mad at P'Pai because he still thinks of him as a friend and feels hurt. And I want to try and help them put the past behind them."

Sky beams at this and pats Rain's hand happily. "That's my Rainy! I fully support you. Is that why you called me here today? What's your plan?" Sky asks him excitedly.

But this reminds Rain of the other reason he called Sky this beautiful Saturday morning.

"Actually..." He screws his eyes shut and just says it, "I need a makeover."

"Ha?!"

~~~

It was one weekend but Phayu feels as though he hasn't seen Rain in forever.

What's the big deal? He wonders as he stands around a table in a handsome suit, fit for a handsome young man.

"Looking good, boss." Saifah remarks as he and the rest of the boys walk into the venue, clad in borrowed Americanas that looked good nonetheless.

Phayu nods but says under his breath, "But it's hella suffocating." He loosens his tie and a few buttons, making a few women looking from a distance salivate at the limited view of his chest.

But it's then someone blocks their view.

"Are you girls having a nice time?" Ple asks with a tight smile and the girls chuckle nervously. "Ah, y-yes. Thanks for asking, P'Ple."

Chompoo is right beside her but the juniors don't address her as though she weren't even there.

"You look so pretty, P'Ple." One of the girls say to divert her attention which she does so effectively. "Oh, thank you. It's a Vera Wang dress." Ple tells them proudly.

"Vera Wang? Wow, that must cost a fortune." And just like that, a crowd forms around the former prom queen and she's clearly enjoying the attention.

"Ple still has it, huh?" Someone offers their unsolicited opinion to which Phayu and his friends turn to his direction and see Stop at the nearest table. Aon instantly stiffens but Saifah and the others rally behind him to assure their friend that he's safe.