SOTUS 143

Chapter 4 FB: When the Rubber Meets the Road

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"P' Arthit"

Before Kongpob could say anything else, Arthit pulled him to an embrace.

Is this real?

Does Arthit really have Kongpob in his arms? More than seeing, more than hearing his name, he had to feel. Feel that warm and protective hug that only his Kongpob could give.

When Kongpob embraced him back, Arthit confirmed that the Kongpob in front of him was indeed real and not just a figment of his imagination.

Suddenly, Arthit found himself crying.

It had not been long since they last saw each other (considering they previously had to wait a year to see each other again). This time around, it has only been almost two weeks but a lot has happened then, at least for Arthit.

Indeed death is a life-altering event. When death comes to greet you, the lives you say goodbye to will never be the same.

Arthit just continued crying on Kongpob's shoulders. He was crying for two things.

First, he was just happy that he was with Kongpob. Just Kongpob being there with him during a significant moment in his life meant the world to him. That is taking into account the fact that Kongpob shouldn't even be there. He'll get to that later because at that moment, he was simply grateful for the love being shown to him.

Second, Arthit was crying because with Kongpob beside him, he could finally cry. It was not because he was holding his tears back all this time. But because with Kongpob being there, he could finally be vulnerable. With his friends, Arthit can share his feelings. With Kongpob, he can pour his heart out.

"P'Arthit. I'm here." Kongpob said as he also teared up at the sight of his loved one cry.

"And why are you here?" Arthit pulled back from the hug with a frown on his face.

"For you." Kongpob replied with that cheesy smile of his.

"Kong, you didn't have to. What about your exams?" Arthit asked with genuine concern.

"Uhm...I'm not sure yet. I'll talk to my professors and ask for some consideration."

Kongpob, who has always been a responsible student, felt irresponsible for the first time. It was indeed reckless for him to go back to Thailand without say or anything. However he wanted badly to be there for Arthit and he was ready to face the consequences. He'll go back to China eventually. He just doesn't know when.

"Please don't do that again. Don't throw away your future because of me." Arthit reminded Kongpob.

"But you're my future." Kongpob replied.

"Kongpob. You know what I mean." Arthit huffed at Kongpob.

It was heart-warming to hear that from Kongpob. However, Arthit did not want this to become a habit for Kongpob. At most, he did not want to prevent Kongpob from achieving his dreams just because of him.

"P'Arthit. I'll try."

"I bet you even spent a lot for a rush flight. How much? I'll pay."

"P'Arthit no need to. I wanted to be here."

After four years, the ever levelheaded Kongpob has become irrational when it comes to Arthit. Probably this act of foregoing his studies might be the most irrational thing he has done for Arthit.

"Eh. You're hard-headed as always....but thank you." Arthit said with a slight smile creeping on his face towards the end. "Let's go inside."

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