𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙤 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪 || 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘞𝘪𝘯

Chapter 4

[Flashback]

Win was flipping through his biology textbook during recess. It was the last year of high school. All the students were shouting and running around the class but Win was an exception. Biology test just ended and he was busy checking his answers. However, he was distracted by the high-pitched voices of girls screaming. He looked and saw Tor coming in.

"Win," Tor said as he sat down in front of Win. 

"Tor," Win greeted back. Win and Tor were good friends as they used to be seatmates. 

"I have a football match with Panyarat High School this evening. Can you come? I have something to tell you," Tor asked.

"I have to study for the physics exam," Win shook his head.

"It's the final match for this semester! You promised one day you'd watch me play, remember? Today's the day," Tor begged.

Win let out a sigh and eventually agreed.

***

After school, Win waited for Tor on the benches at the football field. He was looking around a bunch of students practicing before the game starts. The opposing team was from Panyarat High School and they were all wearing black jerseys. One of the guys, No.12 was passing the ball to the goalkeeper. 

Win unconsciously kept staring at him for a while until Tor suddenly came and sat down next to him. "Hey, what are you staring so intensely?" Tor asked.

"Nothing," Win quickly answered.

"You are going to stay through the whole game, right? I need to talk to you after the game ends and it's really important." 

"Yeah, sure," Win nodded.

The whole game was very competitive. Growing up as a nerd, Win was never a fan of football. He would simply clap if anyone scores. However, when No.12 scored, he accidentally stood up so excited that the whole school glared at him since it was the opposing school.

The game ended with Win's school wining with 5-4. Tor walked towards the benches and shuffled Win's head. "Do you know you were cheering for the wrong team?" Tor chuckled.

"I was?" Win bit his lip. Tor laughed at how vulnerable Win looked.

"Hey, I really have something important to say..." Tor was trying to say something but Win's eyes were glued on No.12. "Win!" Tor snapped.

Win quickly diverted his eyes back on Tor. 

"Since I met you the first time, I always thought you were so cute. The way you were so nerdy but always made time to help me with my homework was so adorable to me. I know this sounds crazy but my heart beats like crazy when I'm around you. So Win Metawin, will you be my boyfriend?" Tor asked.

The girls surrounding them starting screaming like sirens. Win was so flabbergasted. He went speechless for a minute. He looked over at the field again and realized the opposing school team was already gone. It made his heart stop momentarily. He grabbed his jacket next to him and rushed out of the football field to the front gate. 

When he got there, the Panyarat school bus had already left. He sighed and decided to walk home. He kept thinking about No.12 but didn't know why he was so attracted to that stranger. He barely thought about Tor's confession. But of course, no one knew about that. The whole school thought Win ran away because he was embarrassed by Tor's confession. 

Tor patiently waited for Win to speak up but the school year ended and Tor went abroad for college. They lost contact after.

[Flashback end]

The whole car ride from the hospital was mostly Tor and Win catching up. After graduating from high school, Tor never went to college but trained professionally for football while Win studied hard in med school.

The car finally stopped in front of the condo as Tor pulled over the car. "Were you ever gonna answer to that question I asked back in high school?" Tor finally asked.

"I don't know..." Win whispered. 

"How about now? Are you seeing anyone?" 

"No."

"Did you date... any girls?"

"No." 

"Then are you into guys?"

"No."

"Then what? What's on your mind? Because after all these years, I never found out why you left me the way you did."

"Tor, do you remember Panyarat High School?" 

"What? Panyarat? Yeah, I do. It was the team we played with for the final match. Why?" 

"I think I might've fallen in love back then," Win mumbled.

"I don't understand," Tor was confused.

"You don't have to. Tor, you were a great friend to me back in high school. I always cherished that. It was great meeting you again. You're a very successful player now, I am very proud. Thanks for driving me home," Win got out of the car.

"No problem..." Tor sighed.

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If you know, then you know. I am not going to say anything! Tor is harmless, I promise. I am not adding any annoying girl characters either. I wanted this FF to be lighthearted amidst all the chaos in the real world. Hope you guys enjoyed!