OTHER HALF ( Kongpob | Arthit )

20. " independence "

It's been two weeks since arthit started his training and living alone, he's somehow getting used to the training now, even though last week he's near to giving up because of his body being sore all over and it's also their exam week so he also has to study for it. He doesn't have much of rest and near in exhaustion but in the end, he knew that he can't give up.

And Noh as he's support how can he, Noh even gave him the best advice to recharge his energy and a way to study while relaxing.

One week ago. Monday.

" Hey, baby are you okay? Can you carry on?." Noh asked arthit who's already on his knees, he's been running since their arrival on Noh's training ground.

Arthit gasp for air and panting hard." c-can i... I rest.. First?." he croaked out in between his panting.

Noh nods his head, then came close to the younger and helped him stands up as he knows that the younger legs are already numb from running.

When Noh and arthit arrived inside the building, Noh then places arthit in the couch who occasionally would groan and winces in pain so the boy can lay down and rest, then he sits in the table in front of the couch.

" P'noh how long do we have to do this?." arthit asked weakly.

Noh raise a skeptical eyebrow." why?  Feeling giving up already?." he questioned, testing arthit.

Arthit hesitated, he ponders deeply about it, then he remembered his mother's words. " and kongpob that boy, won't let anything happened to you, even if he has to sacrifice his self in protecting you, did you forget your dream? That's a premonition son.

I can't let that happen, I can't let the people around me to always protect me especially P'kongpob. I need to be independent and learn how to stand on my own so I can't give up now, for myself and for the people who are important to me.

Arthit shakes his head." no Phi, I won't and I can't do that, I don't want to disappoint my ka-san." he answered.

Noh eyes widen at first because he didn't expect this answer to the younger. Then he smiles as an idea popped up on his mind." okay,  I'll tell you the best way to recharge and you could even study at the same time." he said proudly.

Arthit frowned." really Phi? What is it?." he questioned uncertain.

Noh nods his head." yes... Ask kongpob to teach you in your study." he smirked.

Arthit mouth gape." what? No... No way... That's.." Noh puts a finger in arthit's lips to stop the younger from talking." stop the excuse baby, just ask him later... okay? Or else I'll be the one who will ask him and tease him again,  do you want that?." he smirks haughtily.

Arthit blinks dumbfoundedly and speechless.

" I'll take that as you agreeing. So let's stop for today so you could rest and ask kongpob later, or text him on our way to the dorm if you're shy asking in person." Noh added teasingly while wiggling his eyebrows.

Arthit sigh defeatedly and just nods his head.
After an hour of rest, Noh then helped arthit again leading the younger to his car, when they finally set in the car Noh then started the engine and drove away towards their dorm.

Arthit sat silently in the passenger seat while looking at his cellphone contemplating if he should text his coffee or not. Noh sigh as he side glancing at arthit.

" text him already baby.. " noh said focusing on the road.

" but what if he finds me bothersome again?." arthit answered still hesitant.