Sotus Short Stories- discontinued

Arthit/Kongpob - Coincidence

It's morning and I hate mornings. The sun has found it's way into my room again. Ugh.. I must not of  closed my curtains properly last night.

Studying is all I can think about right now. We are nearing the middle of the term, so every class has a major assignment due in the next few weeks. Luckily, some of our professors give out the information a head of time, so I have one pretty much finished. Just have three more to go.

The one I am dreading requires a group. Of course, my group is my friends, but they are assholes. Number one, Bright. He is always doing everything, but working on the assignment. Number two, Prem. He usually disappears until crunch time and starts panicking that he has not finished what was assigned to him. Number three, Toota. If he spent as much time as he does making sure his internet followers know what he did that day...even if it was taking a dump. He would have top marks. Of course, there is always the saviour of the group! I never had problems with Knott, however it has become too much of trend that we are always left doing 80% of the work. I don't know why we even let the others get away with it. Maybe we just pity the other three...who knows.

Normally, I would be rushing to get my ass to class right now, but thankfully it's a Saturday. My plan was to sleep most of it away. Since that did not happen, and my stomach is growling like no tomorrow. Instead of making myself breakfast I will go to the canteen. That way I can start my day right, with my fave... NomYen. Growl... see even my stomach is crying out for it. I pat my stomach for good measure.

When I arrive I noticed that there are more students this morning, so that means I have to wait in line for a table. I hate lines. One time Bright wanted us to go to this club near by because he got a coupon. The problem was everyone got this coupon. We were stuck in line for over a hour and Prem started to get pissed off. We did not get into that club. We were told to leave since Prem began arguing with the bouncer.

As I stand in line waiting. I recognize someone who has a table by themselves. I immediately get the Auntie's attention. "If I sit with the person over there will I be served?" She nodded. I make my way over to my Nong.

"0062, I will be sitting here. Any problems?" I looked at him with the purpose of initiating a confrontation. Instead I received a warm welcome. What is happening?

***

I got up late today. Normally, I get up pretty early as I like to go for a run in the morning, and take my time. I don't like to rush, unfortunately most people live there life like that. My blinds our open and I can see across that my sun is still not awake. Haha, my sun. If only he was... he makes me feel a warmth I have never experienced before.

Sitting on my bed and peaking over at my fridge I noticed M left his textbook here. So I quickly grab my cell and text him.

To: M
Hey, you left your textbook here. If need it today let me know as I will make a trip to your place.

Even though I sent it. M would definitely not be awake right now. He prefers afternoons. It was a struggle when we had slept over at each other's places. I was always up chatting with his parents and now whenever I go to his place with M. They completely ignore him and ask me 50 questions. It's a nice memory now, but very awkward as a teen.

It's time for breakfast as I know it's the most important meal of the day and I have many assignments to complete. I would rather finish them now than waiting until the week they are due. M and Oak are the complete opposite. They procrastinate to the point they have to copy my work. I shouldn't do that because then they won't learn, but I don't like to disappoint anybody. Fatal flaw?

I make it to the canteen without any hiccups, there are many tables available and I see the Aunties are just getting some of the condiments out. I like speaking to the people here. They have great stories of all the students that passed through the halls. Embarrassingly, they remember the time P'Arthit forced me to recite the blessings of rice. Some times they tease me when I order rice. An Auntie comes over and takes my order and I am left taking in the environment from the smells, the chatter, the cooking of the food. I like it here.

My eyes must of closed at some point as I was startled when I heard a voice call out, "0062, I will be sitting here. Any problems?". My eye opening quickly and see P'Arthit standing in front of me with his go too stern expression. I don't know why anybody would be afraid of this man. When he does this my heart skips a beat. I smile with all my heart as I respond, "Well, if you don't have a problem sharing table with me again. The ball rests in your court, Phi." I see a quick smile on this seniors face as he sits down. How am I going to survive this.

The Auntie returns with my order and takes P'Arthits. He is looking once again at my meal... judging or not? Is perhaps he hungry? "P'Arthit? Are you hungry? I can share my meal while you wait for yours?" I know this was a little cheeky, but I just want to see him get uncomfortable. My favourite thing now is to break down his barriers and see the real man behind the RFB. Hahah!

"Kongpob, why would I want to share a meal with you?" "P, you were practically drooling over my meal a few moments ago. Come on!" I grab my spoon and fill it up with some rice and egg. Lift it up towards him. I look at him earnestly. His mind must be going crazy. I see him shifting in his seat and looking around. When suddenly he takes the spoon from my hand and eats it. A smile on his face indicates he is satisfied, but he isn't the only one. I think I have seen the eighth wonder of the world. The sun. I glide my plate into the centre of the table and he is happily eating my food. I just watched while I enjoy my Iced Americano and the view.

My plate is almost finished when the lady arrives with P'Arthit's order. NomYen and Pork/Basil rice. Seems he likes to order the same meals as well. When the food is placed on the table phi's face looks at me, and it is completely red. It seems he just realized he ate my breakfast.

"Kongpob! Why didn't you say something! I ate your breakfast!" He scratching the back of his neck and I can only guess profanities are being spoken under his breath. "Phi, I knew you were hungry. Normally, you would not even consider sitting with me or take up my offer of food. It seemed like you were enjoying it. I can always pick up some porridge before heading back to the dorm." I wasn't lying to him. I was honest and true, so I don't understand why he is giving me dagger eyes. It gave me chill, but I liked it.

***

I ate his entire meal. I'm an idiot. I feel like one. He's just staring at me smiling and telling me it was okay. It's not okay. I am senior and I shouldn't be bullying students for their breakfast no matter how hungry I am. "Kongpob, I will pay for this. Okay? You go order your porridge and I pay for that too! I should not have done that..."

I know my face is beat red because I feel the heat in my face. I can't seem to ever have the upper hand while I am near Kongpob. I am rubbing my temples when I hear the junior speak. It was in this very calming, genuine voice, "P'Arthit, you don't need to feel bad. I offered my food up and put my plate in the middle. Nothing for you to be ashamed of. See! Do I look upset right now?" He doesn't. Actually, he is smiling like he just won the lottery. I don't know how he can smile like that.

Before I could refuse his kindness. He gives me a proposition. "How about this, we can meet tomorrow at the same time? You can pay for my meal? Sounds good!" Before I could stop him and tell him no. He leaves. I just watch as he pays for his meal and exits the canteen. I am left with an empty plate and my untouched meal. I guess, this means I will be having breakfast again with Kongpob tomorrow.

Little did I know at the time that this one event could change our dynamic. We started to have this unspoken rule as we always shared a table together. Sometimes, we spoke to each other and other times we didn't it. This best part, It was never awkward.