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Paragon Mall, Sunday's afternoon;

Arthit stepped out from the watch shop with a black paper bag gripped in his left hand. He drew out his phone and dialled Kongpope. Not more than two beeps, the other person picked up.

"Where should I find you guys?" Arthit spoke as he made his way to the elevator.

<We are in the foodcourt Level UG. Our table is near the Wantan Mee kiosk. What taking you so long P'?> A concerned tone was apparent from the younger guy.

"Nothing. I am on my way already. Have you order anything yet?"

As the elevator appeared in Arthit's sight, it was closing. Arthit sprinted to catch the elevator. He was considering howling to hold the elevator but again his reserved self-conscious prevent him from doing so. He knew, he wouldn't make it. And, there he was. The elevator was completely closed right before him.

Chip hai!

Arthit finished his phone conversation and put off the call. Arthit continued to impatiently wait for the next lift. He was tapping his fingers on his restless thighs and thumping his feet on the tiled floor as if those repetitive movements somehow would make the elevator move any faster. And every fifteen seconds, he will peeked at his watch, counting each second for the elevator doors to open.

After three minutes of restive waiting, the elevator finally available. The exchange of passengers in and out of the elevator took place for a while. Arthit struggled to place himself in the crowded elevator. Somehow, he was just at the wrong time and place to have a crowd elevator since it was lunch time and the elevator was located near the main entrance.

After stopping at each floor (which annoyed Arthit the most), he finally arrived at his destination, the underground level. He was pushed right and left by the coming and exiting passengers as he was making steps out of the elevator. He snorted at the situation that he just landed in and tried his best to immure his anger.

He walked from the elevator to his right side and followed the direction to the foodcourt. When he reached there, he wandered for the Wantan Mee kiosk which was not that hard to locate. He smiled satisfyingly (over finding the place, what an achievement, nay?). He quickened his steps towards the area before something crossed his mind which halted his steps any further. He brought forward the paper bag in his hand and cursed at himself.

Fuck! How should I keep this away from Kongpope? I wanted it to be a surprise... (Why these people love to hide things? =.=)

Arthit scanned the tables to locate their table, looking for familiar faces. After a few going-over, his eyes locked on the buzz-cut hair boy and the engineering freshmen sitting side by side with two empty chairs in front of them. Where's Kongpope? There was no sight of Kongpope nearby. Maybe I should leave this in their care for a while...

Arthit marched to the table and without asking, seated himself in front of Noh. A startled and at the same time apprehensive looks were obvious on Noh. Puun, though not that much affected by the sudden appearance of the older man, showed tint of surprise element on his face too. Ignoring the flabbergasted younger boys before him, Arthit just went direct by his intention.

"Where's Kongpope? Are we sitting together? Good. I want you to keep this for me." Arthit pattered rapidly while shoving the black paper bag which contain Arthit's surprise for Kongpope, to Noh.

Noh's eye lids were flickering as he tried to grasp the older man's words. Without waiting for an answer, Arthit continued.

"And if Kongpope asked, just said its yours." Arthit looked around, prying for Kongpope figure.