Destined You & I (Completed)

Chapter 29

2013
(K19, A18)

Kongpob looks around the crowd of people rushing in and out through the doors. Some people were crying of joy and some were crying of sadness. He acknowledges that he feels more of the latter. When he first got accepted to the prestigious IBEX program, he had imagined this day to be the most exciting. The day he embarks on a new adventure. A day that would go down in the history of his life as the first time he leaves his country and alone for that matter. This is a monumental moment for a nineteen years old boy like him.

Kongpob had two goals in mind for the past seven years. One was to fulfill his grandpa's promise and the other was to study abroad on a full scholarship. His parents are willing to pay for his studies abroad if he wanted, but he didn't want them to spend their hard-earned money on him. It was either he earns it himself or he doesn't go at all. Through his hard work, he's been given the opportunity to achieve both his goals at once. He's beyond grateful and happy for the chance of a lifetime. He really thought he couldn't ask for more. At least he shouldn't because that would be too greedy of him. Yet he can't help but be greedy just for once. Just for this one time, he wants more. Kongpob wants to keep a promise of his own. He loops the tip of his finger in his promise ring that's hanging on its chain. He can't help but look towards the doorways of the terminal even when he's not supposed to. He's already said all his goodbyes yesterday.

Yesterday all his friends had come to his house for a going away party. Kongpob and Arthit had agreed to keep their relationship a secret from their friends since it's so new and Kongpob is already leaving. Krystal told everyone that she invited her brother to join them since he had nothing to do at home. And since Arthit had hung out with the group before no one questioned why Arthit would come along. So Arthit and Kongpob tried to keep their distance in front of their friends. The keyword being 'tried' here. Everyone pitched in to help set up for the BBQ in the yard. Arthit was assigned to skewer all the prawns on a bamboo stick. Every time Arthit poked his fingers with either the sticks or by the prawns he would yelp and Kongpob would come running. While Krystal rolled her eyes and assured everyone that her brother will live to see tomorrow. And in every group picture, Arthit would conveniently slip in between whomever to be right next to Kongpob, especially if it was Jane. And every time Kongpob went back inside the house to get something, Arthit would also go missing too.

It didn't take long for Kongpob's friends to sense something suspicious. What with all the staring they were doing when they thought no one was looking. And the oh so obvious brushing of hands in the passing. It really didn't take much to figure something was up with the two. They were practically in their own world without knowing it. Tew lost count how many times he had to snap Kongpob out of it to get his attention.

Yet no one was sure enough to say anything. Especially when one of the suspects is Kongpob, the one that never even had a crush. That is until Aim walked right in on them making out in the kitchen when he was sent to get more chili sauce. Arthit was sitting on top of the kitchen counter with his arms and legs wrapped around Kongpob like a koala. Aim's eyes went wide seeing the boys kiss passionately with soft moans escaping. Aim quietly snuck back outside without the couple noticing.

Later, Tew had to use the bathroom, and the guest bathroom downstairs was already occupied. Knowing that he couldn't hold it any longer he made his way to the bathroom upstairs. On his way back downstairs, he passes by Kongpob's bedroom only to hear someone inside. The voices belonged to none other than Kongpob and Arthit. Tew knows eavesdropping isn't nice, but he got too curious. When did Kongpob and Arthit get this acquainted? Upon listening for a couple of minutes he had to cover his mouth in shock. Arthit was sulking and complaining that Kongpob was standing too close with Jane. He thinks Kongpob is giving Jane mixed signals. While Kongpob assured Arthit in a soothing soft voice that Jane is only a friend and he only feels this way with Arthit. Tew almost tripped down the stairs with the new revelation.