Let's Kiss 💋 (Book I)

Chapter 14

Arthit's POV

I went to help my mom and Aunt Nomi settle three luggages, and get some refreshments. Uncle Kerklai left for the office. As I was getting the drinks, I saw Krystal grab a cola going upstairs. I wanted to follow, but I was held back by Aunt Nomi talking to me about school.

Aunt Nomi: Arthit sweetie, I have missed you and Krystal so much. You've gotten so handsome and tall. Any girlfriend yet? You can tell me anything. Young love is so precious.

Arthit: No, Aunt Nomi. I've been focusing on my studies.

Aunt Belle: Yes, Arthit has been studying real hard. These past few years, his scores have improved a lot. I so relieved he is finally applying himself.

Aunt Nomi: I heard Kongpob say that you two will be classmates again. I'm so happy that you two will be close again like before.

Aunt Belle: I love Kongpob like my own. To be honest, Harvard is such a great school. It's just a shame to waste the opportunity. He can always come home after college.

Arthit: Did he really want to stay?

Aunt Nomi: I know it's a great school, and Kongpob knows it too. However, there's nothing more important than his happiness to me. He is more mature than beyond his age. My sickness has plagued him with worries for the past three years. If coming home can make him happy, then it's okay with me. Besides, I believe as long as Kongpob works hard, he will be fine no matter where he goes.

Aunt Belle: That's true. Kongpob has always been an angel comparing to my two little devil's. Arthit is so excited to have Kongpob back. Right baby?

Arthit: Right. You have no idea.

Aunt Nomi: Actually, Kasetsart University is the top university in Thailand. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Our kids did good. Just wait till Krystal goes there too.

Aunt Belle: Nomi, don't you think Krystal and Kongpob looked so cute together? Krystal was so excited to see him.

Aunt Nomi: Yes, they have always been so attached. Remember when Krystal was little, only Kongpob could get her to take her medicine. However, only Arthit can get Kongpob to take his.

They both laughed and joked more.

I am only half listening to the conversation going on here. My mind is upstairs where Kongpob and Krystal are. I wonder what they are doing. I excused myself to go upstairs.

As I reach the door, I hear a lot of giggling.

Krystal: Stop Kongpob! That tickles. You're not being fair.

Kongpob: You were asking for it.

Krystal: No. No. No. Please stop. I'll be good.

Kongpob: I'm not letting you go that easy.

What the... what are they doing in there? The more I listened, the more upset I was getting. My heart is pounding, and I grabbed the door knob to open it.

What I saw was nothing like I had imagined. Blankets, sheets, and pillows were everywhere. Kong is standing in the middle of his bed holding Krystal's feet hostage. While Krystal is laying there trying to hit Kong with a pillow. They were such a mess, it looked comical.

Arthit: Oh, what are you guys doing?

Kongpob: Haha... we're just playing around. Wanna help me?

Krystal: No, Arthit! You can't betray me. Help!

Arthit: Nope. I'm not helping neither of yous.

Kong and Krystal looked at each for two seconds, and then they both jumped on top of me tickling me until I begged for mercy.

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Kongpob's POV

Ugh, what time is it? I look to the clock on my night stand, and it's showing 2am. I'm still so tired, but I'm wide awake because of jet lag. What is this heaviness? I look down to find Arthit's arm around my waist, and his face is stuck to my back.

When did he even get here? I swear I went to bed alone. I turned around slowly to take a better look at him. I tried to be as gentle as possible so not to wake him. Only when I turned around, I saw a pair of eyes staring right back at me.

"Hey."

"Did I wake you?"

"No, I was up thinking about you."

"Oh. Well, it's very late...or early, anyway you should get some sleep."

"What about you?"

"I have jet lag. Maybe I'll read or something."

"How about I go to sleep, and you think about me?"

I just smiled while he closed his eyes with his arm still around me. When did my best friend become so forward? Given how tight he is holding me, I guess I'm not getting up any time soon. I wonder what anyone would think if they walked in on us.

"Don't worry. I locked the door."

"I wasn't worried. It's not like we're doing anything."

"Mmm."

Can he read minds now? Now that my eyes have adjusted to the dark, I can see him much better with the light coming through the window. I've never looked at him this way to be honest. He has always been my best friend, and very much just a boy like me. I would say he is what some people would call a pretty boy. He has big eyes, high nose, pink lips, pale skin, and dimples too.

I sweep his bangs aside. I'm not sure what I feel for him, but I'm not fighting against his advances either. I've always been comfortable with him, so I don't know if this is just second nature, or do I really like being with him. Can I like him that way? What if I ruin our friendship? I'm not this comfortable with anyone else. That includes Krystal, but that's maybe because she is a girl after all. So, I keep a certain distance with her.

"Shut off your pretty little brain, will ya."

"Huh?"

"You're thinking too loud."

I smirk, but it's not like he can see it. I wrapped my arm around Arthit, and closed my eyes to go back to sleep.