[Kengkla x Techno] Unfinished Business (Love by Chance Fanfic)

Chapter 3 - Part 2

It's not difficult to find Techno in the mall. Despite the wide variety of shops, there's only one place he's likely to visit. Kengkla wastes no time heading to the sports clothing store, dragging Technic in tow. He complained the entire way, but Kengkla kept insisting he had a plan.

The first step was approaching Techno who's easy to spot in the back of the store, even from where Kengkla stands near the front. But Kengkla's never had any problems finding Techno when he wanted. Techno's taller than most of his friends, and with the lighter shade of his hair, he stands out among others, especially when he wears a bright red hoodie like today.

But besides all these factors, the person next to Techno is unmistakable with his height and build, even at a distance. Kengkla doesn't know Type too well, just knows his name and that they're on the same team, but he plans to learn everything he can about the person who's becoming his constant obstacle.

"There they are," Technic says needlessly from behind Kengkla.

"I'm waiting until he's alone," Kengkla reminds him without looking away from Techno.

Technic doesn't reply for a moment, and Kengkla draws his gaze from Techno to stare at him. Techni's flipping through a rack of tee shirts to look like he's shopping, but he's watching his brother too. "Doesn't look like that's happening any time soon," Technic declares airily, and Kengkla looks back at the pair.

Techno's in front of a clearance rack, browsing through the clothes, while Type stands at his side, drinking a cup of juice. It irritates Kengkla how close the other stands next to Techno, and the jealousy prickling under his skin only intensifies when Type puts his hand on Techno's shoulder. He says something close to his ear, which makes Techno laugh, and Kengkla almost abandons his plan, ready to explode, when the other begins to walk away.

"Finally," He hears Technic breath.

Kengkla's smile comes too easy for him to try to repress. "Don't leave yet, Ai' Nic," He hisses, turning to face Technic who immediately begins to frown. "I need you a little bit longer."

"Come on, Ai' Kla," Technic sighs, tossing his hair from his face and glaring at Kengkla.

"I'm paying you for this," Kengkla reminds him, patting Technic's back and stepping around him. "I think P'No's friend is coming back soon, so I need you just in case."

"What do you expect me to do? Beat him up?" Technic mumbles under his breath sarcastically and steps behind a display of pants.

The statement makes his chest knot uncomfortably, but Kengkla doesn't look at Technic again. He's too busy moving as fast as he can toward the back of the store. He's thinking about what to say as he approaches Techno.

But when he stops to stand just behind Techno, out of his peripheral view, he simply watches for a moment. Techno's looking at a track jacket, pulling out a tag from the inside. He heaves a dramatic sigh but plucks it off the rack anyway.

"You'd look good in that, P'No," Kengkla says with the best purring of flirtation he can manage.

Techno visibly jumps, losing his grip on the hanger before fumbling to catch it. As he turns around to face Kengkla, Techno's staring at him with wide eyes. "Ai' Kla," He breathes, tone implying shock and voice breaking on emotion. "What're you doing here?"

Kengkla can't answer for a moment. He's too stunned by Techno's expression. He wonders how everyone else is so blind not to notice Techno. He takes a breath and tries to conceal his expression, smiling what he thinks is sweet. "Ai' Nic said he wanted to go to the mall," He answers, taking a step forward.