Let's Kiss 💋 (Book I)

Chapter 9

Kongpob's POV

Well, that was a lot of fun. I'm really going to miss everyone. The only one missing today was Krystal, but Arthit insists that she's too young to hangout with us. So she got mad, and decided to stay over at her friend's instead. I don't know what's going on between them two.

I'm uncomfortably full right now. I think I'm swearing off of hotdogs for at least the next decade. Where the heck does Oak put it all? He's all skin and bones with a giant pair of glasses. If I took a deep breath, I can probably blow him away.

I also had a lot of fun teasing Arthit today. I'm giving him a taste of his own medicine. His reactions were so comical and endearing. Others probably couldn't tell because how dark it is, but I can totally tell he looked like a tomato.

Stupid M made Arthit kiss me on the lips though. I was a little embarrassed too, but I didn't let it show. But honestly, if that kiss counts then we've been making out since two.

I haven't laughed this much in a while now. I'm constantly stressed about my mom's health, my studies, my move, leaving my dad, leaving Krystal, and leaving... Arthit. When I think about him, I have this indescribable heaviness on my chest. Seeing how attached he has been has only made it harder for me. So, I've tried to avoid thinking about it altogether, and just let him do whatever he wants. At least it may make our separation easier for him.

I waved all the guests goodbye, and I'm ready to hit the sack. I turn around to see Arthit waiting for me. I guess tonight is just the two of us again since my parents are visiting my grandma's house. I've gotten so used to sleeping with Arthit these past few months, I don't know if I'll be able to sleep when I get to the US. He is like a warm body pillow. I just want to hug him and go to sleep already. I'm so damn tired.

I walk up to Arthit ready to let him be the koala that he is, but he doesn't move. He tightens our hug instead.

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Arthit's POV

Kongpob wraps his arm around me, and tries to drag me away.

"Hey, let's go get ready for bed."

"Okay, just give me a minute." I really just want to hold him. I start sniffling on his shoulder. I'm about to burst. I really want to let him know how I feel, but I'm also afraid that he will reject me. I may lose my best friend, and I know I can't handle that.

"Hey, you know I'll be back."

"I know, but it won't be the same without you."

He was silent. Just letting me have this moment that I needed. I sunk my face further into the crook of his neck.

After a few minutes, I finally let him drag me in his house. As we reach his bedroom, I stopped him from going in.

"Close your eyes."

"Why? What's going on?"

"Just close your eyes."

I cover his eyes with one hand, and open the door with the other. I push him to walk forward until we reach his desk.

"Keep your eyes closed."

"Is this for my birthday? I thought we were going to celebrate tomorrow."

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Kongpob's POV

"Okay, you can open now."

I open my eyes to see Arthit standing in front of me holding a cake lit with candles.

🎶 Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Kongpob, happy birthday to you 🎶

"Now make a wish."

I close my eyes to wish for my mom to be healthy. And just a little second wish, for Arthit to be happy.

I open my eyes about to blow out the candles just to see Arthit with tears streaming down his face again. I blow out the candles, and take the cake from him to put it down. I sigh, and slightly shake my head. I pull him in for a tight hug.

"Thank you."

"I love you."

"I know."