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Chapter 5 ✨

Chapter 5
“Gulf, I'm sorry for make you waiting for me! A lot of thing need to be prepared for tonight. Haiih, I'm already tired.”

“Don’t need to rush, Eye. I already had a good time. Take your time. It’s okay.” Gulf said that to Eye and handed over his handkerchief to swept away her sweat.

Gulf don’t get mad at Eye for being late. He silently thanked his best friend because gave him some time to spend alone with Mew before. Their small conversation, the handshake and the cold gaze. Gulf remembered all of that. He was beaming sheepishly as the scene played in his mind.

“Gulf, your whole face looked red suddenly. What’s wrong? What are you blushing for?”

“Huh? Am I? I’m gonna tell you something Eye. But promise me, you wouldn’t get mad at me okay? Let me show you my work.”

Eye is the only one who know who Type is. From his first work of art, Gulf already told Eye about the name he was going to used. Gulf dragged Eye's feet from one place to another until they were in front of Gulf's painting.

“Oii Gulf, why this seems so familiar. They looked like Mew's. Mew? Am I just said Mew just now?! Oh my god, Gulf! You better tell me now how you can know him when you don’t recognized him even slightly. There must be something you hid from me before, isn’t it? I know you are suspicious the moment you asked me about him on the other day!”

“I promised you already that I would tell you, right. And you shouldn’t get angry at me.”

Gulf knew, soon or later he had to tell Eye about his short meeting with Mew. He told Eye all about the notebook, their first meeting and the offer he made with Mew. Every single details. Including his bold action. From A to Z, without miss anything.

“It comes to no surprise when I asked you to come with me to their concert tonight, you easily gave in. Oiii, Gulf Kanawut to Gulf Kanawhipped real quick, huh. Luckily, you tell me this fast. If not, I’m gonna block you from my life. And about Type. Are you sure about that? What will happen if he know that you tricked him?”

“I just wanna be a friend Eye. Not more than that. Soon or later I have to tell him. Any upcoming consequences, I’ll handle it. Besides, I have you, I believe that you will help me this time Eye. For now, let’s wait and see, okay.”

Eye fixed her eyes on Gulf before she nodded. She did not want to see her best friend's heart was broken into pieces again. Knowing how cold-hearted Mew can be and how vulnerable Gulf is, she became anxious thinking what will happen next. The memory 4 years ago still vivid in her mind. The day Gulf got rejected by his first love only to found out the next day after the girl already had a new boyfriend. He cried his heart out on Eye's shoulder. After that, he would never confess every time he had crush on someone. She will make sure that no one can hurt Gulf this time. Even Mew.

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The auditorium was already full of crowds and audiences when Eye and Gulf arrived. Buzzing with noise and boisterous cheers, everyone was waiting for The 4-roses. The boring-white washed walls of the hall were adorned by the light bulb that was cast by every colour and Gulf could not help but be reminded of paint colour palette. The environment was new to Gulf. He never experienced this as he is an introvert and hate noises, but this was immensely exciting and wonderfully unexpected.

“Eye, when the concert is starting? We had been waiting for a long time.”

“Just wait a little bit naa, I’m sure they’re…”

Eye could not finish her sentence when the audience suddenly erupted in a zesty uproar. Four figures and their brightly polished instruments were finally showed up on the stage. With the singing of an electric guitar the concert was opened and screaming started flowing.
Gulf’s eyes fixed onto the drummer of the band. He was clad in denim jacket, a white tee-shirt and a pair of black ripped jeans. He tapped his foot to the beat of the bass drum. The drumstick he held, followed his hand skilfully to the beat of the song. Gulf could feel the thrumming of the drum beat through his bones.

“Okay, guys. Let’s sing together!” Kaownah greeted the crowds and asked them to sing with him. His soothing voice serenaded the audience who already overwhelmed by their presence.

Such a pretty face

You see her walking around

In the middle of the night

In her wedding gown

Says that she can do it but is she trying?

Their first song was Pretty Face by Public. The concert continued as The 4-roses continuously performed another 2 song. Those who are familiar with the lyrics would chime in together while the others waved their hand in sync with rhythm.

“We are at the end of the event. So, please receive the last song from us, Photograph by Ed Sheeran!”

We keep this love in a photograph

We made these memories for ourselves

Where our eyes are never closing

Hearts are never broken

And time's forever frozen still

On that time, at the moment, Gulf locked his eyes with Mew's. He did not sure if Mew could see him this far, but his heart once again, beating the same rhythm when they were sharing their gaze on another day.

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'Gulf Kanawut. How can I agree to become your friend? We barely knew each other, and yet you want me to become your friend.’

Mew was in his room. The concert before made him totally exhausted. But the short moment when he locked eyes with Gulf was playing again in his mind. The offer he made on the afternoon, Mew smirked when he remembered that. But because wanted to know Type, he accepted the deal.

'He's weird.’ That was his last thought before his eyes felt heavier and heavier and finally sending him into dreamless sleep.

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The library seemed quiet. Not many students were around. Mew was alone in library, looking for some stuffs for his assignments. He took out the books one by one, and read the title before he put it back to the rack. None were useful for his assignments.

“What are you looking for?” Once again, Mew was startled by Gulf's voice.

“You love to sneak out from someone’s back, aren’t you?”

‘'Nope. Only your back.”

‘There he goes with another bold action.’ Mew was flustered by Gulf. His bambi-looked eyes, the pinkish  chestnuts lips. He stared at Gulf’s face  and he actually could feel butterfly in his stomach, but he did not get sway by those feelings. He shook his head.

“Why? Is there something on my face.”

“Nothing. You just look ugly.” The left side of his faint red lip tugged upwards creating a smirk. It was so subtle but Gulf could catch the glimpse of it.

“You know what Mew? You should learn how to smile. And I can teach you that.” Gulf gave his big grin to Mew, with his retainer on.

“If you’re my teacher, I would rather for not to smile for my whole life.”

“You’re so mean. Besides learn how to smile, you should learn manners too. Because manners maketh man.”

“Ha ha ha. Okay enough with the crap. What do you want?”

“I told you before. I want to be your friend.”

“But you should tell me about Type then.”

“I already told him about you.”

“Oh, really? Then, what he said?”

“I will tell you, but with one condition. Let me know you first. You already promised me.”

“Okay, what you want to know? Bring it on!”

“Lets’ play 3 Questions 3 Answers. And you should ask me too.”

“When is your birthday?”

“21 February. You?”

“4 December. Who is your favorite singer?”

“The 1975.”

“Saltnpaper. What do you like?”

“Music of course. And you?”

“You.”

And with his last answer, Gulf walked away and bid his goodbye, leaving Mew who once again stunned by Gulf answer. He always rejected when someone confessed to him, but why Gulf always left him surprised and dumfounded. Somehow, Gulf's answer was faintly pleasing. He smiled.

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