Let's Kiss 💋 (Book I)

Chapter 4

Arthit's POV

Today, Prem, Bright and I are going to Toota's house after school for our group project. He says it's perfect because his brother won't be home today. Knott is in another group, so he is going with his group.

Toota opens the door, and we all follow him in.

"Hey, you guys want anything to drink? We've got OJ, cola, and coconut juice."

A unison "cola" was spoken.

We all gathered at the dining table taking our stuff out.

Bright: Damn it. I forgot my laptop in my locker.

Toota: I know. Why don't you use my brother's? You can just email your work to yourself afterwards.

Bright: I guess I would have to.

Toota walks away and comes back with his brother's laptop. He logs into the laptop, and hands it over to Bright.

Bright: Hey, is this that hot new game that everyone is talking about?

Prem and Toota leans over to get a better look. I walked over standing behind Bright.

Ah...ah...ah...

Mmm...mmm...ah

Your tits are so perfect...mmm

Ah...ah...ah

What the fuck? It was a fucking decoy. It's actually a porn site. Bright scrambled to turn it off. Luckily, we were home alone. We were all freaked out.

Bright: Whoa Toot, your brother is sneaky. 555

Prem: Man, that almost gave me a heart attack.

Toota: 555 No one's home. Maybe we should check it out. Aren't you guys curious?

Arthit: What?! No way! What if we get caught?

Toota: Nah. My parents are out of town, and my brother doesn't get off of work until 9 tonight.

Bright: Yeah, let's do it. We can lower the volume.

Prem: I'm in.

Arthit: Fine, but this wasn't my idea.

Toota lowers the volume before clicking on that decoy icon again. There were so many video links. After about two videos, Bright had to excuse himself to the bathroom. Prem went to the one upstairs. I felt uncomfortable too, but not quite to their extent. I looked at Toota with a strange expression on his face.

"Are you okay? Let's turn it off. We can get back to real work."

"Ugh, I'm fine I guess."

I turned around ready to go back to my seat, then Toota grabbed my elbow.

"Arthit, can I tell you something? Please don't hate me."

"Yeah, of course. You can tell me anything."

"I think I'm gay."

"What?"

Toota puts his hand over my mouth to stop the shock from coming out of it.

"Aish! Don't be so loud. I don't know if I should tell the others yet."

I nod, and he lets go of me.

"How? When did you know?" I'm still in a state of shock.

"Uhm, I don't know how it happened, but I think I've just confirmed my suspicion. I've never been attracted to any girls, and I've tried making out with Josie from art class, but I felt nothing."

As if one shocking revelation wasn't enough already. He continues to spout more.

"What? You and Josie? When?"

"Last month when she confessed to me. I told her we should kiss. If we feel sparks, then we can give it a try. I didn't want to waste her time, and I was curious too."

"Wow. You are at a whole different level. I haven't even held Sara's hand."

"Arthit, you guys are not really dating. You guys are as real as that porn decoy. You don't even like her."

"I guess you are right, but it's kept other girls from annoying me. So, what are you going to do?"

"I don't know. I still need to figure things out. Don't hate me, but I think I like Kongpob."

Shocking revelations continue.

"What?!?" I raised my voice again.

"Shhhh... I know he is your best friend and all, but I can't help it. I know you're very possessive of him, but you don't have to worry because I think he's straight as an arrow."

"How do you know he's straight? You didn't even know about yourself until now. And what do you mean I'm possessive?"

"Dude, you make sure he sits with you everyday at lunch. You hold his spot with your backpack no matter who asks for the spot you won't budge. If you guys weren't best friends all your life, I would think you were in love with him."

"What? That's crazy. Kongpob and I are just like you and Bright. Do you love Bright?"

"No! Look, if you don't like Kongpob, that's fine. You don't have to get so defensive. I don't plan on saying anything to him."

"Oh, okay."

"Are you okay with me though?"

"Of course. Why wouldn't I be? Who you like has nothing to do with me. As long as you're happy, you can date a toad for all I care. 555"

"Thanks. Just don't tell anyone yet."

"Yep. No problem. Hey, did those two pass out in there?"

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That night gave me a lot to think about. I've actually never even thought about liking anybody, be it boy or girl. I'm going to be 14 in a few more months, but I'm still young. Maybe I'm what they call a late bloomer. That's got to be it.

And about Toota, I meant what I said when I said it doesn't matter what gender he prefers to me. I just feel kind of weird about him liking Kongpob. See, I think Kongpob is probably a late bloomer too. Just like me. He has never shown any interest in anyone particular either. I guess it doesn't matter since Toota has no plans of confessing to Kongpob. I mean that would be awkward.