Chasing the Sun

027

The week went on like the usual. And by usual, I meant a whole new experience was introduced to me by Tawan. I didn't think he meant what he said when we were at the summit, but he proved me wrong just the next day after Chiang Rai. He rode the bus with me, ate together on the rooftop as we got to know each other, went home together, and had some episodes of casual chatting online.

I learned that his hobby was taking photos and he wished to pursue it in the future as a professional career if given the chance. He also told me that he liked reading books, which shocked me because I never really saw him as a guy who had interest in books. He likes going to beaches and taking photos of the ocean, but he doesn't really know how to swim. He also has a fascination on animals, and knows just about every single thing about any animal. Little by little I got to know the guy who at first seemed so vague to me, but now I have a clear understanding of his character.

"Do you have any plans for the weekend?", Tawan said as we walked towards the exit of the school. It was already Friday, and the students that exited with us were already talking about their weekend plans.

"Nothing much, I'll probably just watch netflix and finish the final season of FRIENDS."

"Do you wanna sleep at my house then?"

I almost choked at what Tawan said. Me? Sleeping at his house?

"W-what do you mean? I have my own bed to sleep on!", I replied trying not to sound as alarmed at what he just told me.

"But I need your help! My adviser just told me I'll be taking an exam to make up for my absences, and that includes Math!"

"I thought you said you never had problems with being absent most of the time?"

"Well...that's what I thought. So can you please tutor me now?"

"Why would I invest my weekend on teaching you? It's not like I'm getting anything in return."

We reached the gate of the school and I was just about to part ways with him when he reached for my hand and forced me to look his way.

"I'll treat you to a meal then."

"Just a meal? you have to do better than that.", I replied smirking. I was going to agree immediately but we had not argued for a long time and I missed it, so I engaged in an argument with him just to annoy Tawan.

"Okay. I'll do anything you want, no limits."

"No limits eh?", I replied. I thought of his proposal and thought of the variety of things I could do without his disapproval. Ideas of embarrassing things flooded my thoughts and I was already laughing just at the thought of Tawan doing them.

"Deal. But you must keep your promise or I'll tell everyone the reason why you're always absent is because you're a pornstar."

"What? Whatever. It's not like I break promises. So we have a deal now okay?"

"Yeah."

"Okay. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning then."

The next morning, I woke up to the sound of a loud banging on my door. I checked my clock to know what time was it, and the screen revealed 5:30 in the morning.

What the hell? who's that banging on my door at this early hour of the day?

Annoyed to the fullest, I got out of the bed and opened the door still wearing a grumpy face. When the door revealed my visitor, my sight adjusted for a while to the sight of a man wearing a corporate attire, holding a young girl in her hand.

"I'm really sorry to disturb you at this hour, but can you take care of my kid for a while?"