Your man

Chapter Eight

*Arthit's POV*

Arthit opened the door of their room to find Todd standing by it.  He smiled sheepishly.  Arthit rolled his eyes.  It was apparent Todd was trying to eavesdrop.

"Hey, N' Arthit.  Did you convince him to get off that floor?" he asked.

"You knew I wasn't his cousin didn't you?" Arthit asked ignoring Todd's question.

"Simba wouldn't shut up about you.  It was annoying," Todd replied.

"Do you know why P' Sing pretended to flirt with you P' Todd?"

"I think you should ask him that N' Arthit."

Arthit began to walk past him.

"Where are you going?" Todd asked Arthit.

Arthit didn't stop to reply.  He left the apartment.

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*Singto's POV*

Singto sat alone hugging his knees.  Arthit walked out.  He was shaking in misery.  They were over.  It was for the best, he told himself.  His head hurt, and he could barely open his eyes.

He had accused Arthit of not loving him.  Maybe a part of Arthit did love him.  Their nature was the polar opposite.  They weren't right for each other.

Singto hardly noticed Todd enter the room.

"Why did you ask him to leave?  I know for a fact you are miserable without him," Todd said.

"Did he leave?" Singto asked dumbly.  His brain wasn't processing fast enough.

"Simba.. what is this mess?"

"I made a mistake, and I dragged you into it as well.  I didn't consider the possibility that Arthit might have wanted to walk out instead of being possessive of me.  In the end, it was I who couldn't stand to watch him with Earth," Singto said clenching his jaw.  How could the feeling of missing Arthit hurt him physically?

Todd remained silent.

"You should go home Todd," Singto said quietly.  "The game is over.  I lost."

"I'm not leaving you like this!" Todd protested.

"Please, I'm begging you.  I need some time alone.  I'm sorry you had to take care of me.  I will be fine Ai Todd.  Go home, get some rest.  I will see you at work."

"Simba... I don't think..."

"Todd.. go..."

"Fine, you better come to work tomorrow, or I'm positive the Chief is going to fire you."

Singto smiled weakly.  He appreciated Todd.  But for now, he needed to be alone.

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Singto didn't move an inch.  He was thinking of all the good times he had with Arthit.  The memories brought more tears.  Singto was disappointed in himself.  He was supposed to be the smart and talented officer who had everything under control.

Love made him weak and pathetic.

Singto heard something from the hallway.  Todd was probably still there.  He sighed loudly.

"PLEASE!  JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!" he screamed.

The door opened yet again.  Singto was furious.

"Ai Todd!  Please go.  I will be fine."