[Kengkla x Techno] Unfinished Business (Love by Chance Fanfic)

Chapter 16 - Part 1

It's halfway up the elevator that Techno starts regretting his decision to stay in a hotel with Kengkla.

Techno's not opposed to spending more time to Kengkla. He's been helpful with the interview and studying, even going as far as helping him find an apartment. No one has showed him this much kindness beyond his family, and he wasn't sure how to react at first. When Kengkla took him to the restaurant, Techno thought that would be the end of the night, and he would think of how to repay Kengkla later. But the flat tire changed everything. At first, he thought they would take the bus back though Kengkla seemed adamant on staying. Maybe he was afraid of the bus, Techno thought. He was rich after all. There was no reason for him to ever ride public transportation. Yet, they already rode a bus when they went to the beach house, so Kengkla's objection was confusing and frustrating.

It's not that Techno wanted to take the bus back. He would love the opportunity to stay in a fancy hotel, and he wasn't sure if being with the other in a hotel room alone is the best idea, considering what happened at Kengkla's house and the vacation home. But Techno blamed himself for it. He should have refused more obviously, should have rejected him Kengkla instead of giving in to his own selfishness. He made the same mistake again when he didn't take the time to convince Dawn to consider Kengkla, instead of refusing her outright with no explanation. Kengkla didn't need a college boyfriend who was practically failing, still living with his mother and/or mooching off his best friend; someone who didn't need a high schooler to help them with an interview or find them an apartment.

And yet, by the time the elevator is stopping and opening to one of the floors, Techno says nothing, just stares at Kengkla who smiles at him. "P'No, this is our floor," Kengkla tells him, guiding Techno out of the elevator with a touch at his back.

Techno blinks back into focus, glances at the floor number, and steps out, moving away from Kengkla's touch. "The top floor? Isn't that the...suite?" He asks in confusion as Kengkla steps out, doors shutting behind them. He was really hoping for a two-bedroom or at least something similar, so he would feel less guilty with Kengkla paying for it all.

"Yes, P'. I asked for a normal room, but they were sold out. I'm sorry," Kengkla explains with a frown.

"So," Techno drawls, looking around the hallway. "We're staying in the nicest room here? Shit, Ai' Kla, that has to be so expensive."

Kengkla shrugs his shoulders. "I don't mind. I'm glad we have a chance to enjoy such a wonderful room together." Then he takes a step closer to Techno and looks up at Techno with hooded lids. Techno draws in a breath and holds it. "It's been a lovely day, P'No."

Techno's whole face is hot, and he breathes out. "Uh," He says lamely, always lacking the right thing to say when Kengkla is around. "Let's go check it out then?" He offers with an awkward laugh before walking past Kengkla in a random direction. He doesn't even know where the room is located, but it must be the right way because Kengkla follows him.

"Why are you in a hurry, P'No? I thought you didn't want to stay here in the first place." Techno can hear the amusement in Kengkla's voice.

"Going to the hotel room is better than fucking around in the hallway like a couple of lost kids," Techno informs him in a grumble then realizes his choice of words. He closes his eyes tight and ducks his head to grant him a moment to let his cheeks cool. He really needs to watch what he says around Kengkla.

But Kengkla spares him and says nothing. After a moment, Techno glances over his shoulder to ask Kengkla where's the room, only to catch a glimpse of dark eyes and the flash of a smile. It sends a shiver up his spine, leaving him unable to remember what he was going to say.