Matchmaker (Ghostship)

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I'm used to it. There's always the main character in every play, and also, there's always the side character. I am the side character in this story.

My name is Pha. And I have a best friend called Beam. We've been best friend since kindergarten. And he is the main character.

Beam was, handsome. But it's not end just there. He's what you called a complete package. He's kind hearted, he's beautiful, he's popular but humble.

Since we were kid, Beam always the center of attention. Girls will give him gifts, either directly or through me. I used to think the gifts was for me, but gradually, I understand I'm just his side kick. He never thought like that tho. But I know my place.

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It's our first year in college. And there's this thing called moon and star competition. Well actually they pick Beam, but he refuse. So they pick me. Are they nuts??? But I have to do it, so... Yep, I'm doing it.

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First Day of Competition

The hall really crowd. So many people there. Seniors, juniors, photographers, so many people. So wow!!!

I walk in to sit on one of the benches. Until, someone accidentally knock me down.

"Oh... I'm sorry." he help me up. And he stare at me. "It's okay." I stare back at him, I still have my butt on the floor btw. Why he looked at me like that?

"Ah!!! You're Pha. Beam's friend right?" one of the girl in the crowd, it's 3 of them actually, 1 boy 2 girls. I nodded.

"I heard that the chance to get Beam will be higher if we come to you first. Is that true?" one of the girls ask me.

Ah... So that's why. "Hmm you like Beam?" I ask her. It's obvious you dummy Pha.

She nodded enthusiastic. "so can you help me?" before I can answer someone help me stand up.

"don't sit on the floor" It's a he apparently. He's voice was deep and rough. He's hands was firm and strong.

"what the fuck are you doing? If you stumbled on someone, apologize and help them up. Why you let him sit on the dirty floor and even talking to him. Get back to stage."

I turn around and see him. He's good looking. Well, it's degrading. He's a Greek God. Tanned skin. Piercing eyes. Dark hair. Damn!!! What am I thinking!?

"I'm sorry. Thank you for helping me." I stare at him, hoping he won't notice me ogle over him.

"you're Pha right? Medical student? Beam's friend?" he asked me.

Ah, so he's Beam's fan too?! "yes I'm Pha from medical, Beam's friend." I smile at him.

"I'm Forth. 2nd year, engineering. I'm last year moon. And I ask you, don't talk to anyone about Beam again." he stare at me. Those piercing eyes stabbed me. So I just nodded.

"good. Now go there, we have to brief you all." he pointed at stage. Where everyone participate this year stand.

I walk away from him, make a note in my head that the last year moon like Beam. I should tell Beam. He's a good looking guy. And I think he's kind too.

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