In the Speed of Love - English Version

Chapter VI part 2

Pond watched Phuwin sleep for a little longer, finding the scene adorable. But as the jet started flying over Krabi, he decided it was the perfect moment to wake the model and show him the breathtaking view.

With a gentle touch on the model's shoulder, he called him softly.

"Sinn... Hey, wake up," Pond whispered, trying not to startle him. Phuwin slowly opened his eyes, blinking in confusion, and realized his head was resting on Pond's shoulder. The shock hit him, and he immediately sat up straight, his cheeks flushing deeply with embarrassment.

"I... I was sleeping on your shoulder?" Phuwin stammered, clearly surprised and embarrassed. He could barely look at Pond, still processing the fact that he had fallen asleep so deeply next to him.

Pond chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Yes, but relax, I offered you my shoulder, remember?

"You looked so comfortable I didn't want to wake you earlier. But I think you'll want to see this." He pointed to the window, where the stunning view of Krabi unfolded before them.

Phuwin blinked a few times, still trying to gather himself. His head resting on Pond's shoulder moments earlier felt like a distant dream, but the stunning view in front of him quickly captured all his attention. The turquoise-blue sea shimmered as if it were hand-painted, dotted with small boats gliding calmly between the lush, green islands.

"Wow," he murmured, his voice soft, almost inaudible, as if he feared breaking the magic of the moment. "I've been to Krabi once, but I never had the luck to sit by the window... This is really incredible."

His wide eyes reflected the landscape before him, and for a moment, he forgot the slight embarrassment of having fallen asleep so deeply. The beauty surrounding him was simply breathtaking. He wasn't just seeing Krabi from a privileged angle; he was living an experience he never imagined.

Pond, watching Phuwin, smiled in satisfaction. He loved giving this kind of surprise to people close to him. "I knew you'd like it," said the pilot, his tone light but full of meaning. "Krabi is magical from above, but seeing your reaction was even better."

Phuwin, now a bit more awake and less embarrassed, turned to Pond, his heart racing again. The air in the jet seemed to grow heavier with the exchange of looks between the two. Phuwin, suddenly bolder, kept his eyes fixed on Pond, challenging him with a slightly playful smile, but with a sincerity he couldn't hide. "You never miss a chance to tease me, do you?" he said, his voice low but filled with newfound confidence.

Pond raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by Phuwin's sudden boldness. "If you don't like it, just say... and I'll stop," the pilot replied.

Phuwin hesitated for just a second, enough to feel his heart beat faster, inspired by the momentary daring and the stunning landscape surrounding him. He didn't look away. His eyes remained locked on Pond's. He moved even closer to Pond, his eyes still fixed on his, without turning away. "If I didn't like it, I wouldn't be here with you, would I?"

Pond raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by Phuwin's response. A slow, mischievous smile began to form on his lips.

"So you like it, huh?" he asked in a whisper, as if he wanted confirmation, but also to prolong the moment that seemed to stop time.

Phuwin, still blushing, felt a wave of warmth wash over him. He didn't reply with words, but the silence and his steady gaze were answer enough. Both knew something was happening between them, an inexplicable connection sparking around them.

They stayed like that, exchanging glances for a few more moments, time seeming to slow around them.

Louis, the pilot, made a soft announcement over the intercom, interrupting the moment between Pond and Phuwin. "We are approaching Krabi International Airport, located in Nuea Khlong Subdistrict. We'll be landing in approximately 10 minutes. Please prepare."