Sotus Short Stories- discontinued

Knott's Persecptive -Chapter 8

The buzz in the school was exhilarating. As we watched our first years manage to claim victory at all the freshie game events. Usually, hazers aren't supposed to appear at these events, but last night I received a text from Ai'Arthit. Asking if we can split into groups to watch all the freshie game events. I was quite shocked. He wanted us to participate in cheering for them even after the altercation In the gymnasium.

- Fashback -

I immediately called Ai'Arthit.

"Man, what you are thinking? Why do you want us to watch them play? Even P'Tum did not appear for any of our events."

"I don't know. I just feel like we need to gain their respect, and if we can do that by just showing up to a couple games. It doesn't hurt our reputation."

"Hmm. Sometimes I wish I could read your mind, Ai'Arthit"

"What are you crazy! Why? Nothing special is going on just the internationalized stresses of university life"

"Ai'Arthit, remember if you even need to talk to someone about anything you have me, okay?

"Okay... okay... I got it Ai'Knott. Right now, I'm fine. Anyways, we are all going to see the basketball game! Got it?"

"Why all of us?"

"Just want to give a little intimidation to a cheeky bastard!"
This comment was very quiet almost like a whisper.

"0062?"

"Huh? What? No... goodnight Ai'Knott."

With that just the dial tone remained. What hell is going on with Ai'Arthit and why doesn't it always revolve around N'Kongpob.

- End of Flashback -

When I arrived at the entrance of the gymnasium I noticed the game already started and Ai'Arthit wasn't here yet. I start calling him and he answers.

"What do you want?"

"I am at the gym for basketball event. It looks like it already started. Your the one who wanted to go!"

"Shiit... Ai'Prem, Ai'Bright, wake up! We are missing the game! Ah, Ai'Knott is Ai'Toota there."

"I don't see him... never mind. He's just walking over to me. He just gave me the middle finger"

"Take picture it lasts longer Ai'Knott! Where is the Devil who wanted to come to this game!"

"Ai'Knott, we will be right there!"

I reply back with "You better hurry" as I ended the call. What is going on with this friend of mine. He is honestly not acting like himself.

***
We finally make it to the game. As we walked into the gymnasium all of our juniors turned to look at us. Interesting. We found a place on the stands to watch the game. It appears as though we came in at the right time. The teams were having a time out. I noticed Kongpob was staring at us with a smile. This was defiantly a dashing smile, but it only appeared for a split second... how would I describe it. Ah, like a child who just got what he wanted for Christmas.

With that the buzzer went off and the last quarter of the game has begun. This time it was very intense compared to watching it from outside. I could hear the freshman cheering for the Engineering Faculty. It was like bees were dancing in my stomach. As the last few seconds are on the clock all of hazers were watching with full concentration.

Even though Ai'Arthit's face was stone cold, I could see his hand raise enough to see he was cheering for them as well. Why does he feel the need to be so devoted to looking like hard lace head hazer.

The referee whistled to mark the end of the game and the results were clear the engineers won 83-76. I watched as the teammates congratulate each other. When once again I felt the eyes of someone staring. Kongpob once again was looking at us and smiling this time more it was more devilish. What the hell is this guys problem. Wait. They have won everything, but the Star and Moon contents. He is getting cocky.

Ai'Arthit is continuing his brooding stare as we make  our way down the stands and as we head for the door. I turn to noticed Ai'Arthit and Kongpob speaking once again. Kongpob just runs off and I can see Ai'Arthit sighing. What on earth are they taking about.

***

Later that day as we are studying Ai'Arthit leaves and returned with drinks to share. I know this definitely a bait for something. Instead of just asking for something he bribes. So when he brings up the event in the auditorium ie. Freshman Star and Moon Contest I knew this is the reason.

Ai'Bright immediately picked up on the Contest part
"Ai'Arthit, you had never ever invited us to see Freshy Boys and Girls with you. What got into you today? Tell me."

"I just want to go to the concert."  Grumpy faced Ai'Arthit replies.

"I see. You want to go to the concert."

"Yes, sir"

"Or will you be there for those freshy girls?" When I looked at Ai'Arthit as Ai'Bright said this I could se a tinge of a pink forming on his ears. Did our Ai'Arthit finally find someone that he's interested in?

"That's good. You can take all those girls. I'll take all the freshy boys." Ai'Toota says confidently.

"Sure." Hmmm, Ai'Arthit response to that was weak. Ai'Bright was all in of course to go to the concert. Even though I never agreed to go in that moment. I texted Ai'Arthit later, saying I'm coming. Not because of the concert, but the opportunity to figure out who has caught Ai'Arthit's attention.