Namtan provided a small tour to Arthit, trying to explain how not to get lost in the huge building. It used to be a hotel but Mr. Prachaya, Kongpop's father, bought it and renewed it. Almost all members of the group lived there unless having a strong reason for doing otherwise.
Arthit soon found out his flat had been sold out and the money gone to the funds of the group. He wasn't even surprised at that point, he'd already accepted the fact this was his new, temporary home.
The building had everything, its own gym, pool, area for training with guns and even its own grocery shop. An infirmary or a small hospital was also a part of the building but Arthit already knew that part well enough.
"I'm heading to get some lunch, wanna join me?" Namtan asked once they were done and Arthit gladly nodded. They headed to the food court with a number of small fast food restaurants. The hall was huge, with the tables placed in the middle thanks to which it resembled a school's cafeteria a bit.
"Don't worry, everything is for free here." Namtan assured him when they came closer to one of the stands and Arthit looked everywhere to find prices of the meals.
"How come? Does this place also have its own government and taxes?" Arthit pointed out and chose a chicken stew with sunny side.
"You could say so, but it's not that accurate. We work and are paid well, but part of our salary is automatically cut for living expenses here. Cool, isn't it?" She explained and ordered a miso ramen.
"Work?"
"Yeah, there's plenty to do. Apart from the group duties, depending on the current situation, most of us also have another job and lead a normal life. And before you ask, yes, the work for our boss is not the cleanest. We... 'negotiate' with other groups occasionally, there's an Investigational Ward, we're currently short-handed with doctors and nurses as you've probably noticed... the list goes on."
They sat to the nearest empty table once their food was ready and Namtan proceeded to continue speaking.
"Currently, there's been a number of attacks on our members, whether they were in a small group or alone. There are also speculations," she lowered her voice to whisper and leaned closer to curious Arthit sitting opposite to her, "that another 'association' is planning to take over. The case with Mr. Prachaya's disappearance still hasn't been solved and many doubt our new boss. Something is going to happen and we all need to p-"
"Hands off. That's my Namtan!!!" An oddly familiar voice disturbed their conversation and they both straightened up.
"Bright! You know I only belong to you~" Namtan smiled brightly and dramatically extended one of her hands towards him.
"I told you not to talk to that person!" he glared at Arthit and sat down next to the grinning Namtan. "He's dangerous and should be avoided at all cost!!" Bright yelled a little too hard and a number of people turned their direction.
"Could you cut your bullshit, please?" Knot appeared behind with Prem and Tutah right next to him. "You agreed to stop." He rolled his eyes.
"I'm not sure what is going on, but I'm not that dangerous." Arthit tried to clear up the misunderstanding. He wasn't expecting such treatment from a man who opened his eyes in the hospital room.
"Of course you are! YOU'RE VERY DANG-!!"
"Cut it out!" A short man Arthit haven't met before walked up to them and smacked Bright's head boldly.
"Aow, is it you, Rome? You all do nothing but bully me!" He cried out just to receive another smack.
"You're the one bullying Arthit here, pal." Tutah pointed out and sat down with a big portion of fries on his tray.
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You Belong to Me
Fanfiction"Your father would be killed for doing half of the stuff you've just done. You're lucky that you're new here. You should learn how to behave, how about that?" Kongpop pressed the knife on his neck harder, causing a light stream of blood to leak out...
