Khaotung, a 26-year-old adult, wishes to undo the past to find a way to save his high school crush, First. Unable to move on from his tragic past, Khaotung faces depression, wanting to end his own life.
He didn't expect to wake up from jumping off...
First looked at himself in the mirror. He was excited to practice again after the doctor cleared him. His team and he couldn't wait to be reunited. He freshened himself up as he got ready for school.
Brushing his teeth. As soon as he spits out the toothpaste, he looks up. He sees his red plumb lips. The thought of Khaotung's lips touching them had been bothering him. He couldn't sleep, eat or do anything that didn't make him think about the boy.
Guilt eats him alive as he has to face his girlfriend. He has to tell her the truth. What happened can't be pushed away, even if First wanted to. He couldn't push his feelings away like that. He needs to understand them, even if that means breaking his heart. Or someone else's.
He made a mistake and needs to take responsibility for it because that's the person he was raised to be. Responsible.
He made his way to school, taking the bus, and eventually, when he reached his stop, he got out. Students greeted him, but he kept his head low, trying to figure out what he would say and how to handle the situation.
He wasn't ready to face Khaotung, Film or anyone. He wanted to hide from the world.
"Hey, you," First jerked his head up as Film stood before him. They hadn't spoken since the fight, but she smiled at him, trying to pretend they were fine. No one needs to know they had issues. She always acted this way while in school. Acting like they were perfect.
They were far from it.
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, just tired," he tries to brush it off, smiling at her, a fake one.
"Right," she gave the same fake smile, both pretending they were happy and okay. It was unhealthy for both of them. Both longed for someone else. But both couldn't admit it to each other. And maybe to themself.
Film hooked her arm around First as they walked to class. As they walked through the halls, First met Khaotung's gaze. He quickly looks away, smiling towards Film. His eyes were sad, knowing Khaotung was heartbroken seeing them together.
Their friendship was over,
If there was still hope left for them, First wishes to know. But he has to make a choice. The comfort of his relationship with Film or the unknown world of Khaotung. Stepping in the light of a new adventure. The unknown world for him as he didn't know he could develop feelings for man.
