Sotus Short Stories- discontinued

Arthit - Behind the Bleachers

I never considered myself emotional before. Most of my friends call crude words like, grumpy, RBF(Resting Bitch Face), Scary, Threatening, Emotionally Damaged. But here I am hiding behind the bleachers... Crying. Only a few moments ago, I was standing up on top like I was king of the castle. The tables do turn... in my case a lot.

My heart feels so heavy, but full. I just experienced the most beautiful display of spirit. The most unforgettable part was the person who has been thorn in my ass since the first day came up with this plan. I have no words that come to my mind of what now think of Kongpob. At this moment I finally see his sincerity. I am not going to lie that when he took care of me all those weeks ago I hadn't thought just maybe he was being serious. It's just whenever I see him there is this feeling that I don't quite understand. Am I drawn to him because of his confidence and word play? Is this the reason why I was so upset that engineering was not his first choice? Or is because I want to be a senior or brother. The same way P'Tum is for me. These emotions are all new to me.

I can hear Knott talking to the freshman and telling them they can now join the tying ceremony. I know, I need to see it myself. It was such a wonderful experience while I was freshman. However my nose and eyes are still running and honestly I don't want anyone especially Bright to see my blotchy face.

I didn't hear any moved when suddenly someone calls out my name. I could recognize this voice now. I have heard it so many times now that I could almost hear it perfectly in my head when I recall our interactions. I am not ashamed to admit this, but I am fucking embarrassed. This guy who is the university moon is going to see my swollen, snotty, and blotchy face. Ugh.

I managed to calm myself when I turned to look at him. P'Arthit!... pauses... Are you okay?"
"I'm okay. The weather is hot." As I wipe ways a tears from my eyes once again. "I'm out here to wash my face. Why? What's the problem?"
"No, Nothing" I came kind of irritated by this answer. Why is he here then. He always catches me at the worst times.
"Well then, get back. Your supposed to be at the wrist tying ceremony, aren't you? How can you leave it in the middle like this?" I have turned around at this point, but he is looking at me with such intensity that I had chill go down my spine.

"Hold on a second, before you go. Can you tie my wrist?" As Kongpob swiftly retrieves a bundle of strings from his pocket and extends his hand towards me. I would be liar if I didn't say I was once again shocked at his forward behaviour. I slowly reached for the strings.

Just as I was about to tie the wrist that already had one, he says, "Please tie this hand." Kongpob raises his other arm and extends it for me. "You are so picky!" My finger tips gently touches his wrist as I tie the string. "Take care of the flag for me." My voice I know is quivering. He responds, "I will take care of it with all my heart." Something about this gesture, his eyes, and twinkling of the lights makes my stomach twist. I must be emotional exhausted. "Okay. It's done." I turn away again because the tears are once again falling from my eyes as he thanks me. I was going to leave when once again Kongpob calls out, "Hold on".

I turned to face him once again, "What now?" As I put my hands at my hips. Kongpob opens his mouth, "In the future, if you want to cry. Tell me. I'll wipe away those tears for you." I don't know what I expected to come out of his mouth, but it sure as hell wasn't that. Gawd... I give him a cm and he goes an takes km. "Kongpob!" I frown at the audacity he has to say that to me. What I see in his eyes is not 0062 who I first met on the first day of hazing. It was like his eyes were screaming loudly, but I didn't understand the meaning of them.

He just gently raises his hands in surender, but not without a chuckle. "P'Arthit, I will get going now. See you later, na!" He walks away, but not before I saw that smile. That smile was more dazzling then anyone I have ever seen before. "Shit! What the hell am I thinking!"

I need to get out of here just in case that bastard comes back. I am not in the right mind right now to deal with his bullshit. As I walked into the courtyard. I once again see Kongpob staring at me with a smile... the same one. I feel my ears heat up. Fuck. I turned quickly and I see Knott looking at me with a curious expression. I shrug as I sit down beside Bright and began trying strings on my juniors wrist.