Chapter 29 : Expose

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Early in the morning, Krist woke up to a lively atmosphere as soon as he got down the stairs.

Singto, Tay, Gun, and Off are already up and about. Gun, Tay, and Off are in the kitchen cooking while Singto is in the dining area preparing the plates and utensils. He is greeted with a wide smile by Singto as Tay is waving for him to come.

"What's going on?", a husky voice behind him asked. He turned around to see New rubbing his eyes who still looks just waking up and wearing boxer shorts and a sando. A towel is hanged on his shoulder as if he just washed his face.

"I don't know either.", Krist responded as puzzled as New.

"Oh, good morning, freshmen!", Tay greeted the two while holding a huge plate of fried rice placing it at the center of the table, followed by Off and Gun who are bringing more food for breakfast. All seemed jolly and pumped up.

Krist joined them while New watches the other men, having second thoughts to join in. Tay approached him with a warm smile, putting his arm over New's shoulder, guiding him to come and join at the breakfast table.

He looked at the handsome guy, doubtful but sat on the chair beside Krist anyway.

"What is this guy playing at this time?", New thought to himself.

Tay served him food like Singto served Krist, and Off serving Gun.

New just shook his head and accepted it anyway. Gun thanked Off and served the tall guy too. Krist just smiled at Singto, looking shy.

"Weird.", Newwiee said in his head.

"Nice! The awesome gang is complete today! Cheers!!!", Off shouted gleefully, holding his mug if coffee forward, initiating a toast.

"We all are drinking something hot, it's not an alcohol, P!", Gun interrupted, chuckling.

"It doesn't matter. Come now. Let's have a toast, don't keep me hanging.", he said still holding his coffee mug forward, waiting for everyone. Everyone clinked their mugs and cups at the center together, laughing at the silliness of the situation.

"Thanks, P

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"Thanks, P.", Krist said after Singto put a ham and an egg on his plate, bowing his head. Singto tousled his Nong's hair, smirking.

"I like it better when you call me Singtuan", he said, teasing. Krist almost splattered the tea he is drinking at Singto's comment. He looked at their friends' reactions, feeling shy.

"Hmm.. I've been meaning to ask..", Off butted in. Everyone looked at the tall guy, curious. The latter looked at Krist and Singto simultaneously.

"Are you two already dating for real?", Off asked, smiling widely.

Singto looked at Krist, waiting for his Nong's response. Krist looked at Singto as well but avoided his P's gaze right away. Singto wanted to answer it but he isn't sure himself since he didn't hear Krist tell him directly what he really feels or what is their status now. Gun gave Off a nudge on his side, signaling him to stop asking after seeing Krist's expression turn to an awkward look.

Krist stood up, bringing his tea cup with him and went out to the porch.

"Aww!", Off expressed after seeing Krist walk out.

Singto's smile slowly faded away, biting his lip to hide the pain written on his face, hanging his head. He silently continued to eat his meal, trying to act unaffected. He remembered how Krist avoided him before after they got teased by their friends especially after the bullying incident.

"He could just be overwhelmed by my sudden confession that day that's why he didn't say anything", he thought to himself, feeling heartbroken.

Tay, Gun, and New looked at one another speechless. The atmosphere became awkward all of a sudden.

"Ah, it's getting harder to swallow the food.", his tears are welling up.

Tay who is sitting opposite to him, saw Singto's grim look. He stood up right away gently patting Singto's back.

"Chill, bro.", he said. Singto looked up to him and smiled bitterly.

Off followed Krist outside bringing his coffee in a mug.

"Hey, pal!", he tapped Krist's arm upon approaching him. Krist who was watching the beautiful yard, turned his gaze to Off.

"P'Off.", he replied, smiling timidly.

"Sorry for intruding. Didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.", the tall guy apologized.

"No, it's fine

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"No, it's fine. You didn't do anything wrong.", Krist replied.

"I just.. I'm not sure what P'Sing and I are yet. He could just be taking care of me out of being a responsible person that he is.", he said in a doubtful tone.

"I thought you know him better.", Gun interrupted, walking towards them.

Off and Krist turned their gaze at Gun.

"I've been silent all this time in respect of Singto's wish. I just can't believe how dunce you can be.", the little guy chided Krist. His arms crossed over his chest.

Off approached Gun, trying to calm him down.

"Hey, hey.. Cool it, pal.", he embraced Gun, patting the little guy's shoulder.

"I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed and..hurt for my friend.", he said.

"What do you mean?", Krist asked, beginning to feel restless and confused.

"Singto gave up a lot so he can be with you, Khun Perawat."

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