To Hold Tight or to Let Go

Chapter Thirteen

Arthit woke up laying on his stomach with Kongpob massaging his lower back tenderly. He groaned in relief and closed his eyes although he wasn't going back to sleep.

"Good morning Kong," he greeted.

"Good morning P," Kongpob replied. "You were twitching in your sleep for twenty minutes before you woke up so I figured it was because you were uncomfortable."

"Thanks, I was a little uncomfortable. But now it feels good," Arthit said. Kongpob stopped massaging him and allowed Arthit to sit up. He leaned over and kissed Kongpob's cheek.

"I'm hungry," Arthit said.

"Good thing. Because mae wants us to come to her for brunch," Kongpob said. "I woke up to about ten messages from her and then she started calling me over and over again to check if you'd waken up yet."

Arthit smiled and reached for his phone. When he unlocked it, there were messages from his friends and from Kaiya waiting for him.

Mae 🌑: I know you're sleeping baby but I want you and Kongpob to come for breakfast or brunch. Kerrkalai will be here waiting too for you and Kongpob. Can't wait to see you two together.

Arthit: Good morning mae. I'd love to be there for brunch. I miss your cooking. I only just woke up but I can start getting ready now. We can be there by 11 if that is okay.

Mae: That's perfect son. I'll see you soon.

Arthit looked at Kongpob and smiled. "I know she made all my favorite so I'm excited."

"Let's shower together," Kongpob offered, crawling off the bed and reaching for Arthit. Arthit took the help since he knew he needed to get his legs steady. After three rounds, he knew his legs would be Jell-o.

His legs of course refused to cooperate at first but Kongpob took him by the waist and guided him to the bathroom. They showered without incident, Kongpob knowing that Arthit needed a break because of their shenanigans last night.

After their shower, they dressed and left the condo in less than thirty minutes. Arthit drove his car this time; making sure to stop by two different stalls to pick up something for Kerrkalai and Kaiya.

"No wonder they didn't want you let you go," Kongpob teased him.

"I can't just show up empty handed," Arthit smiled, holding Kongpob's hand in the middle console as he drove.

"Are you nervous?" Kongpob asked him.

"Not really. Kerrkalai and Kaiya have kept in touch even after we broke up. I know this time though that they're not letting go of their baby boy easily. So even if we kept in touch I know if I tell them I want you to be my boyfriend today, they won't approve."

"I understand what you mean."

"Which is why I won't be saying anything until I'm sure they'll approve of us."

"Sounds like a plan," Kongpob smiled.

While the road was clear, Arthit leaned over and quickly kissed Kongpob them focused back on the road.

"Sneak," Kongpob chuckled.

"You can steal a kiss when I pull over," Arthit told him with a smirk.

Arthit's phone in the console lit up and Kongpob got a peek of who messaged him and though Arthit also saw it, he didn't make any move to check the message. After a few moments, Arthit's phone lit up again but this time is was his mother. Arthit fought not to roll his eyes as he too ignored that message.