10 days,10 ways [ Pondphuwin ]

CH5: "Our secrets moments in a crowded room"

Pond's pov:
I looked at my watch for the 3rd time as I leaned against my car thrusting my hands into my pockets. I was waiting for Phuwin for the past 10 minutes, stealing glances at my Rolex time to time. I informed him I'd be arriving to pick him up 10 minutes prior before heading out and he is still not ready, not that I'm angry or complaining. I hate it when people are late, I find it utterly disrespectful as if they aren't respecting the other person's time and efforts. But Phuwin is definitely an exception. Thinking about Phuwin made me recall the situation that occurred earlier today morning. My jaw clenched as my mind went back to Neo. I never understood how someone could be so heartless to hurt two innocent people at once. I remember when Phuwin suddenly called me at 2:00 am, crying and his voice trembling so much that he barely formed a sentence I need you, how the call ended even before I was able to process anything. I remember how I found him on the floor of his apartment curled up in a ball, crying hysterically and having a panic attack. The moment he managed to explain everything to me, I knew the next time I'd be seeing him was in court testifying against the murder of his ex boyfriend. My blood never boiled so much until the moment I saw Phuwin being so hurt over someone who never deserved him and how he kept blaming himself even though he was equally a victim. Eventually Phuwin did heal over the years, but scars just don't go away so easily. I was brought back to reality as a lean and tall figure slowly ran towards me. Black hair covering his forehead, big shiny smiles and a room brightening smile- Phuwin. He looked extremely compelling dolled up in a satin full sleeved navy-blue shirt tucked into white pants. I rarely admit it, but Phuwin is actually the prettiest person I know. Generically saying of course. ''When did you get here?'' he looked up at me, chest heaving up and down due to fact he just ran towards my car. ''Not so long ago'' I held the passenger seat's door open for Phuwin, before settling into the driver's seat. ''You texted me 25 minutes ago. I'm so sorry'' his apology came out in a very sincere tone as he was busy fixing his seat belt, he'll probably apologize about this one thing for the entire day. ''We're fine Phuwin, it's no big deal'' I tried my best reassuring tone making sure he knows it's not a big deal to make me wait for him. He's the greatest friend to me of course. 

''I'm very proud of myself for how I did with the arrangements and decorations of this one'' Phuwin's eyes looked around the destination. I too looked around, looking at the decorations and Phuwin puts so much efforts into arranging these weddings. At times drowning himself in work. ''It's beautiful'' he smiled wide at me as we walked arm in arm. As we were walking around, an old woman approached us with a smile ''Phuwin honey, I'm glad you made it here. Oh! who is this handsome young man? Is he your boyfriend?'' she smiled me upon complementing me. ''No Mrs. Young, this is my best friend and well plus one for weddings'' Phuwin replied denying her allegations as he offered her a soft smile. ''Oh honey, the best of love stories always starts with friendship'' she smiled at us one last time before excusing herself and heading towards the groom. ''Who was she?'' I passed him a shot as both settled on two seats. ''My client's grandmother, she's such a sweetheart. We became friends you know.'' he got up from his seat as he pulled me up and I just let myself get dragged by him. As we were wandering around the entire venue, with Phuwin showing me every little detail he put in. Phuwin turned his back to face me while walking and suddenly stumbled straight into someone, accidently spilling the other person's drink a bit. ''Oh I'm so sorry-'' Phuwin didn't get the chance to complete his sentence when his eyes widened looking at the figure infront. The sight of the person infront made my blood boil to my core. Neo with his smug smile as if he's found the cure to cancer. He might remember me removing that smug grin off his face by dislocating his jaw the last time. I felt Phuwin intertwin our hands into a grip that it will definitely leave marks. He could feel Phuwin's anxiety taking over as he held Phuwin's hand in a protective and assuring grip. "Phuwin my love, it's been so long" he said lips yet again forming into a grin full of mischief. Phuwin wasn't able to form a proper sentence as his breathing got heavy and his grip tightening around my hand. "Let's leave Phu" I softly said to Phuwin lowering my gaze to meet his, as he slowly nodded. "Already Phuwin? C'mon he doesn't have to be here, you and I can go way back" his voice was coated in mischief. "Look here Neo, you've made 3 mistakes already. First mistake, you had the guts to address him as anything other than his name. Second, you stared at him for more than 5 seconds and made him uncomfortable. Third mistake, you had that grin looking at him. So apologize addressing all your mistakes, we don't want you ending up in the hospital again, do we?" He looked taken a back for a moment before collecting himself. My jaw clenched as he looked at Phuwin "I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable though it wasn't my intention" he walked past us. I slowly pulled Phuwin into my embrace rubbing his back, as I whispered comforting words to him. "It's alright Phuwin, let's go grab pizza, shall we?" I tried cheering him up as I knew pizza was his solution to everything. Upon hearing pizza his eyes light up as he nodded. We walked out together, his hand never leaving mine. 

''I can't believe I ran into him again after all these years. I feel so bad leaving without any notice.'' Phuwin said while munching on the pizza we just ordered in his apartment as I was placing the pepperoni from my slice on his. Which makes us pizza soulmates created in heaven. He loves it and I don't. ''It's alright Phu, I'm sure your client wouldn't mind knowing a situation came up'' I took the last bite of my slice as Phuwin placed another one on my plate. ''It's already 8:00 pm, your date was supposed to arrive at 7:30 pm. She must be waiting for you Pond, you shall go. I'm sorry you are late because of me'' he had a slight pout as he took his phone from the couch. ''I'm sure we can reschedule the date some other day. Me going out on a date right now leaving you alone? Yea not happening.'' I took off my suit, loosening the first two buttons of my shirt rolling up the sleeves upto my elbows. ''I'll be fine Nara, it's literally no big deal. I don't care about him at all, if anything I just feel stupid for even ever dating him'' he dropped his body on the couch beside me, turning his head staring at me. ''It's not your fault Phuwin, you're not stupid either. If anything he's the stupid one to ever do what he has done.'' my hand rested on top of his slowly caressing the skin in a reassuring way. ''Do you want to bake cookies?'' he suddenly jolted up from the couch his voice full of excitement. ''Yea if that means I get to eat good food while you bake'' I followed after him as he threw an apron at my direction. 

Phuwin's pov:

''Don't you dare!!'' I yelled and ran as Pond threw flour at my direction ''You did it first'' he ran behind me trying to catch me and throw a violent flour attack on me. I have no idea how our peaceful baking therapy session turned into a flour throwing competition. Did I care? no well technically yes because it's going to be hell to clean all this up. I was trying my best to distract myself from the topic of Neo since the conversation that took place today morning. But of course, the universe decided to throw us at each other when I absolutely didn't want to face him, I never wanted to face him after the revelation of his double life. Even my coping mechanism- baking wasn't helping me the way flour fighting with Pond did. We were now lying on the pool of flour, both of us covered in flour laughing our asses off. ''Are you going to help me clean all this up or do you plan on escaping?'' I turned my head towards Pond's direction only to find him already staring at me. ''Escaping now? At 12:08 am? I think not. I might just end up staying over tonight'' Pond sat up straight grabbing my hand and pulling me with him. I feel so at peace right now, even though I've completely moved on, seeing him in person for the first time in years has made me go on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Going back to our carefree personalities together is more than just enough to heal me. 

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Neo but I just tried both their povs, it gives a lot of feels.