The junior's heart

His umbrella

1) This chapter is dedicated to my twin sister @Sneha1491, who got her desired banking job today.
2) it's been raining here since morning, so a rainy update for you.⛈
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Phana sat drumming his fingers in the steering wheel of his car. He was waiting for Arthit. They were supposed to go have dinner together.

They have decided to meet at the college gate, but Phana decided to surprise his P'Arthit by picking him up.

But It started raining. Glad he brought an umbrella with him.

Then he saw Arthit coming out of the library and producing a yellow umbrella. He didn't notice Phana.

Phana on the other hand started making some rapid decisions.

Rain
Umbrella
P'Arthit

He quickly abandoned his umbrella, locked his car and ran towards Arthit.

"P'Arthit"

"Oh!you are here", then he frowned. "You didn't bring your umbrella? Unbelievable!!"

"God has been so kind to indicate the oncoming rain in the morning itself. Then there's weather report too. Fools like you does exist", Arthit scolded him.

"P'Arthit, scold me later na, am getting wet, please share your umbrella", requested Phana.

Arthit sighed,"here, hold this, since you are taller."

Yes!! Phana rejoiced.

He took the umbrella and stood really close to Arthit. Immediately, he was hit by the smell of Arthit's vanilla shampoo.

Phana was feeling very smug, he didn't mind getting scolded or getting wet, if he gets a chance like this. Besides, it was so romantic. He started smiling like an idiot. And very daringly, placed his hand on Arthit's waist.

Arthit quickly turned around and glared at him, "you are enjoying this"

"Please, P'Arthit", Phana pouted.

"Fine", he turned forward, with the tips of his ears turning red.

"I like your umbrella, it's so bright. In this gloomy weather, lifts up your mood instantly. Just like you."

"What do you mean?"

"You lift up my mood P'Arthit, every time we meet", answered Phana cheesily.

Arthit spluttered," idiot".

"It's true"

"Shut up"

"P'Arthit"

"What?"

"Can I write our names in this umbrella?"

"What!!no!! That's stupid!!"

"Please", Phana pouted.

"No"

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Phana sighed. It has been raining again today too. Well, the weather report did say, it will rain for 3 days.

He looked out of library window. People were moving around with their umbrellas.

He sighed again. He wanted to share an umbrella with his P'Arthit today too and have a romantic walk. But he has work to complete.

Then he received a text-

' are you done?'

' no P'Arthit. It will be 6 o'clock by the time I finish'

With that he resumed his work.

It was already dark when he came out, and it was still raining.

He took out his umbrella, but quickly put it back too.

Because, at the door, his P' Arthit was waiting for him with his yellow umbrella.

Phana was overjoyed. He quickly went to him.

"P'Arthit"

Arthit handed him the yellow umbrella and said,"let's go"

While walking, Arthit said," hold the umbrella with the other hand".

Then proceeded to entwine their hands.

Blushing, Arthit said," since you like it so much.

Phana was in heaven. Even though, his arms have started to ache from holding the umbrella. Even though, he was getting wet from one side, he didn't mind, not one bit.

Because he was busy enjoying the moment. The pitter patter of rain, the earthly smell, the occasional wind, the puddles, Arthit's shy glances, he was enjoying it all.

Today, the world is more beautiful than usual, thought Phana while looking at Arthit with intense affection.

Soon they reached Phana's dormitory. He bade Arthit goodbye and was about to go, when Arthit stopped him.

"Wait"

" Yes P'Arthit"

"Here", Arthit took out a green umbrella from his bag and gave it to him.

" Since you liked my umbrella so much. It's the same, just the colour is different", Arthit said bashfully.

"Oh, thank you"

Even though Arthit had 2 umbrellas, he used only one. Phana smiled, maybe he isn't the only one who likes sharing an umbrella.

"Open it"

"Huh"

"Open it and see"

So Phana did just that, and he was touched with what he saw.

Inside the umbrella 'pharthit' was written. Although very small, but still readable. And on the outside, a small sun was drawn.

Phana noticed the same thing written inside Arthit's umbrella, but on the outside, few trees were drawn to denote forest.

His P'Arthit was so cute and the said person was looking anywhere but him.

"P'Arthit"

"Yes?"

"You don't mind getting a little wet in the rain do you?"

"What?"

With one swift movement, Phana came near Arthit, removed the umbrella, and kissed him with all the emotions he was feeling.

Happiness, appreciation, affection, love.

"Again", said Arthit when they broke apart.

Now who was Phana to refuse.

Maybe, he is not the only one who  feels so strongly for the other. Maybe, he is not the only one, who likes getting wet in the rain. Maybe he's not the only one who craves for the significant other's company.