SOTUS: SevenTeen Again

SP_Rainbow After The Rain(4_B)

When the Sun gradually settled behind the sea horizon, Kongpob and Arthit were walking around the guests' tables to say 'thanks.' As they already knew well all the guests, chatting with them was more enjoyable than awkward.

"What will you do if one of you disappears?"

A question was asked all of a sudden by the girl, April, her eyes twinkling. "No.......", one of the children pulled a sad face. "Don't worry boy, I will look for him no matter how far he goes, I'll definitely find him.", Kongpob answered, stroking the kid's hair.

"What about Uncle Arthit?" April asked him this time. "...............I will not look for him." he said. "Oh, No....so sad......", the same kid cupped his face in his hands. "Don't worry sweetie, I will stay still and wait for him." Arthit propped his chin on Kongpob's shoulder. "I know Kongpob will come back to me sooner or later." He winked at the kid. "What if he doesn't....?" another asked. "Kongpob can't stand seeing me cry. right? Mr. Shutthirak Rojnapat." "Right....You're always right, my boss.", Kongpob hugged him tightly.  [ **in Sotus QnA interview in book Sotus S]  

"Okay, That's enough. Everyone! It's dance time!", Bright shouted, snapping his fingers. Somebody put on the music. It started flooding in the garden. Everyone, both the grown-ups and the children, gathered and danced to the music. Peals of delighted laughter filled the air around.

Kongpob sneaked out with Arthit towards the direction of the beach. The music was smoothly flowing in the background. Kongpob wrapped his arms around his Sun and kissed him. He deepened the kiss and cornered Arthit under the trees. He cupped Arthit's face into his hands. He sucked Arthit's tongue into his mouth. The background music faded away. Their heartbeats thundered in their ears. Their tongues tangled, stroked, and slid across each other all the while. His hands suddenly moved down towards Arthit's waist and framed his hips in the next breath. Their kiss continued.

"Let's go back." Kongpob stopped the kiss for a moment, his gasping breath against Arthit' neck. "I have the room key." He gently nuzzled his Sun's ear and neck. "Hurry, Kongpob, I really want you.", he whispered wrapping his arms around Kongpob's neck. Holding hands, they hurried to sneak back in, attempting to avoid the guests' eyes. 

"........What is that.....?"

Kongpob murmured, squinting his eyes. He found a small figure rushing into the waving sea. he instinctively recognized what that figure was. "Liam, Stop!" He ran at full speed in that direction.  The wave was about to sweep over the small boy.

**

"What were you doing in there!" 

Kongpob got out of the water, his arms engulfing Liam's soaked, trembling body. "Liam, are you okay?" he sat the boy down in the sand and wiped the water drops sliding off the boy's face. His face so pale, his lips so blue."Kongpob." Arthit handed his jacket to him. He wrapped it around the small boy's body.  

"Look at these, Uncle Kongpob...."

Liam held out his hand and showed them his palm. There were two of small, pinkish seashells on it. "I picked up these before they were washed out to sea...." Liam said proudly, still trembling his body. 

"These are for you.....", Kongpob's eyes met Liam's for a short moment.

"Sorry.... I don't have enough money to buy a good present....", The boy alternately looked at Kongpob and Arthit. 

Kongpob could see the boy's eyes full of trust in them. He pulled the little boy to his chest and gave him a tight squeeze. He lifted the boy in his arms and walked down the beach towards the garden.  Arthit followed behind him, holding Liam's shoes. Liam took off his shoes Kongpob had bought for him and placed them on the sand before running into the sea water.