FALLIN' ALL IN YOU (Completed)

Chapter 13

Arthit's POV

"Wanna play?" Kongpob says holding a basketball.

"Sure. I haven't played in a while, but I probably just need to warm up a little."

"Good. Go change, and we can hit the basketball court at the gym."

"Will they let me in? I'm not a member?"

"That won't be a problem."

"Alright, I'll go change."

I am secretly excited. I haven't played for so long, and I've been wanting to play for a while. I used to play with my friends and back in college, but now that everyone's older, life gets in the way. I used to ask Chet to play some one on one with me, but he kept saying he wanted to stay out of the sun because he doesn't want to get tanned. So I'm really excited right now.

After changing, I went outside to meet Kongpob. He is in a sleeveless top paired with basketball shorts. All very casual sports attire, but he has this clean coolness to him. It's like he doesn't even have to try.

I have got to stop checking him out. Mental slap.

"Hey, ready to go?"

"Yeah, I'm ready."

We headed outside where I presume is the garage. He entered a code, and the garage door opened revealing six cars, and three bikes. The cars were stacked on lifts. I see the red bike he drove yesterday, hmm. The other two were equally as nice, one black, and one blue.

"Let's take the SUV, it's less flashy."

Did he just say this white Range Rover is less flashy? But I guess he is right comparing to the other sports cars and convertible.

I climbed into the passenger seat. Kongpob just casually tosses the basketball to the back seat, and starts the car. He turns on the stereo, and plays some oldies. He was all smiles. Then he started to sing and snap his fingers to the music. I was just bopping my head along with the music, but he kept gesturing me to sing along. Before I knew it, we were singing duet at the top of our lungs.

We played basketball at a premium gym that seemed like it's only for very exclusive members. The employees there greeted Kongpob by name the second he stepped out of the elevator. We played for about two hours. We are actually pretty well matched. He won three out of five games, but I didn't make it easy for him. I'm pretty rusty, but I have no doubt that I can beat him with a little more practice.

After basketball, we grabbed a simple lunch at the cafe inside the gym. Kongpob said everything is included in the membership, so we might as well eat there. Being at a gym, you can probably guess that everything on the menu was healthy. I ordered a simple salad with grilled shrimps. I didn't want to eat all the calories back that I had just burned.

Kongpob on the other hand, had a sandwich, a salad, a bowl of soup, a protein shake, and a chocolate protein bar. Although, it's all healthy food, that was like three meals in one. I had to eat really slow just so he wouldn't be eating alone while I sit here. He probably doesn't even care though. He is just so carefree that it's starting to rub off on me.

After eating and taking a little break, he suggested going into the sauna for twenty minutes to relax our muscles. So, here I am with him. His eyes are closed, and his head is leaning against the bamboo wall as sweat drops are forming, and slowly trickling down his chest. His tan skin glistening even in the dimmed light. As I stared at him, I started to feel very naked. I wanted to cover my bare chest.

I feel like this sauna is a lot hotter than any saunas I've ever been in. I need to get out. I can't breathe.

"Uhm, Kongpob, I'm going to go out and shower now."

"Okay, I'll be out in a little bit."

I quickly got out of there before things escalated, and the wrong images get into my head and somewhere south. I stood under the shower feeling the cool water hit my overheated skin from the sauna. This club really is first class all the way. Even the amenities such as soap and shampoo were by Kiehl. I remember buying this stuff as a gift for someone I don't want to think about anymore. This grapefruit scented shampoo is very refreshing and nice.

As I came out of the shower, Kongpob was already by the lockers. He was bopping his head a little bit, and I realized he had earbuds on. He only had a towel wrapped around his waist, and he was applying deodorant. I guess he didn't need a long shower like I did. I went to my locker to grab my clothes so I can change in a more private area. He still had his back towards me, and all the sudden he removed his towel showing me his glorious toned behind.

I quickly grabbed my stuff and made my way to one of the changing stalls. I don't want to be caught staring or anything. I know it's normal for people to just openly change in locker rooms, but I'm just not used to it. My heart is racing so fast. After I was done changing, I came out to see him standing by my locker waiting for me. Kongpob has changed into a white t-shirt, white pants, and a yellow jacket. I never would have imagined this color on him, but he is again looking so young and handsome.

"Where did you go? I almost had to send a search party for you."

"Sorry, I just wanted to dry my hair a bit."

"Ready to go?"

"Yes. Let's go."

Kongpob smiles and shakes his head a little.

By the time we made it out of the gym, it was already late in the afternoon.

Kongpop whistles as we walked to the car. He was playing with the ball trying to spin it on his index finger.

"Where should we have dinner?"

He has got to be kidding right? We ate like only two hours ago.

"What? You're hungry already?"

I'm sure my eyes were popping out looking at him in disbelief.

"Hey, I didn't say we have to eat right now? I'm just asking if there's anything you want to eat later on, like in an hour or two."

He says this while he shrugs his shoulders, like it's no big deal that he's a bottomless pit.

I can't help but laugh a bit. He squints his eyes, and makes a funny mad face at me. I can't. I just can't.

"I give up. How about I make dinner for us?"

He lights up like a Christmas tree with a blinding smile.

"Great! Your food is so good. I'm hungry just thinking about it. Maybe we can eat while we watch a movie or something."

And with that he hopped in the car. He seems genuinely excited. I can't help but smile when I look at him.

Shaking my head to myself at his excitement.