"Sotus The Series" Fan Fiction - Part 1

Chapter 0.5 - Stop! [Prem X Wad 1]

Chapter 0.5 - Stop! [Prem X Wad 1]

Prem's POV

Arthit was whining again. I had to go downstairs twice to buy him something already. First, to get him breakfast and now to get him lunch. I sighed as I ordered some porridge and pink milk. Somebody spoke to me and I turned around.

'Sawadeekhap P'Prem.'

'Sawadee Kongpope.'

He smiled politely and ordered food too. We both awkwardly stood there waiting for our food. I was observing him from the corner of my eye. I wonder why this freshman concerned himself so much with Arthit.

It was odd to me since Arthit picked on him and hazed him since the beginning. He was also quite friendly with Wad. The one who always insisted on making me lose my temper. P'Dear lectured me for almost an hour about controlling my temper after that.

This guy yesterday was holding the umbrella when Arthit was doing his 54 laps. He even asked, 'Why shouldn't the freshmen care for their seniors?' I was impressed when he said it. I started to change my impression of Kongpope. Even after his answer at the interview part of the Freshy Contest. He made valid points about SOTUS. I definitely judged him too harshly.

He was just a bit too loyal and hard-headed when it came to protecting his friends which is something very similar to how I feel about my friends. I got a text message from Arthit while waiting.

'Don't forget the pink milk.'

Geez Arthit. He got whiny like a little kid whenever he was sick. Then, Toota was calling me.

'Prem, where are you?'

'Getting food. Why?'

'Get here quick. The professor wants to see us.'

'Why?'

'About the beach trip. It might not happen. Get here quick.'

'Shit. Okay. I'll be there in 10 minutes.'

What do I do about Arthit's food?

Then, I saw Kongpope looking at me worriedly.

'P'Prem, is something wrong?'

'Kongpope...can you do me a favor?'

'Sure P'Prem.'

'Can you take this to Arthit? I have to go for a hazers' meeting.'

'No problem. I can deliver it.'

'Thanks.'

I bowed and ran off. Should I text Arthit? No. This will be my little revenge for the whiny pink milk monster.

[Note: 'Pink Milk Monster' - nickname. Credits to Delightful]

I ran back to the office and saw everyone sitting with the professor with serious expressions. I slid into the empty chair quietly like I was there all along.

'Sir, this trip is important. It is important for the first years and the seniors as well.'

'So, the past couple of days and plus after the stunt Arthit pulled with running laps, the response has been positive.'

We all were stunned.

'What?'

'Many first year students have posted comments online about the hazing team. Good comments. Even the SOTUS system has gotten a lot of positive responses due to the Freshy Contest. The freshman who won...what was his name?'

'Kongpope.'

'Yeah. Him. His answer about SOTUS really made many parents think about the merits of the system.'

We were all surprised. The same freshman who was making our life miserable in the beginning is the one who is saving us in the end. What a turnaround.

'So, the trip is not canceled and you guys can proceed with your preparations. Tell Arthit that too.'

Bright and Toota clapped and cheered in happiness.

I thought at least P'Dear won't lecture us again. It would have been hell if the trip got canceled. I silently thanked Kongpope. I was going to text Arthit but then I thought I would tell him in person.

'Okay guys, I have to get back to Arthit. I'll see you guys later.'

'Hmm...Bright and I are going to go drinking. Want to come?'

'No...if I don't go back to Arthit, he will whine again.'

I was walking past the basketball court when I saw a group of students surrounding another student. Looked like a mugging.

I started running when I heard shouts. They all started pummeling the guy in the middle. I was yelling and running at the same time.

'Hey! Stop! What the hell are you doing! Stop!'

I ran over to mob and pushed my way through and grabbed the guy in the middle to shield him. I put my arms around his head and held him. I started kicking the guys around us but there were 5 of them. After getting punched and kicked for a few seconds, there was a whistle.

'You there! Stop!' I heard the school guard yelling.

The students ran away but I made sure to remember all their faces. So, even if they didn't get caught now I would find them. I was sure they didn't know I was a senior because I had taken off my maroon hazing shirt put it in my bag earlier.

The guy who I was holding grunting in pain. I fell to my knees but held him. Only when his face fell back on my arm did I see who it was. He opened his eyes and I just stared at him.

'Wad...are you okay?'

'P'Prem....thanks. I thought I was done for.'

'You need to go the nurse's office. Can you walk?'

I pulled him up and he leaned on me.

'Hold onto me.'

His arm went around my shoulder and I did the same. I grabbed his bag and mine and we walked slowly to the nurse's office.