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Chapter 19

"Finally!" Kongpob slumped on the bed, his face buried on the pillow as he inhaled the smell.

Arthit chuckled as he watched his boyfriend looking over the room as if it was the most precious thing.

The younger looked better than a year ago when he was at the beginning of his treatment. The latter still looked too lean, he lost all of his hair and he covered his head with a woolen cap, and his skin was pale but he looked much better and Arthit could see the difference. Especially seeing him back home he understood Phana's words.

He's getting better Arthit. Really better I can say. Even though there were complications he fought them all. You don't have to worry, even though he'll return back home he has to still continue the treatment. He's strong, Arthit. And getting out of these hospital walls will give him more inspiration. Staying inside these four walls will only cause more pressure on him.

He slumped beside Kongpob on the bed and hugged him, pulling him by the waist.

"You missed here that much?" Arthit chuckled when he saw the other nod his head excitedly.

"Of course I do! This place has turned into my home now! I miss this here! Finally, I don't have to smell the medicinal scent anymore!" Kongpob sighed in relief making Arthit find him cute with his pouty lips and puffed cheeks making him lean over to place a peck on his lips.

"P'Arthit!" Kongpob glared at his lover due to the sudden action.

"Sorry, I couldn't help it, babe." Arthit winked and Kongpob could feel his pale cheeks heat up as he averted his gaze.

Kongpob pressed his face against Arthit's chest and hugged him tightly. Sniffling the elder's scent up close he felt calm and safe as always.

"What's wrong, P'Arthit?" Kongpob asked, his face still on Arthit's chest. He knew something was bothering Arthit since he talked with his parents when they reached home.

"Kong," Arthit caressed the other's head.

"Hmm." Kongpob hummed as he played with the buttons on Arthit's shirt.

"There is something I want to tell." Arthit looked puzzled as he said. He thought over this for the last one month after Phana told Kongpob can return back home.

"I know this might be sudden for you but it's better you know this soon," Arthit said and it made Kongpob look up at his lover.

"What is it P?" Kongpob asked worriedly.

Arthit gulped. He doesn't know how to start, the only thing he knows is that he should tell Kongpob about his family's relationship with Kong's family. If he doesn't tell him now then the things that will happen in the future might make the younger confused.

"I'm sorry I did this behind you and sorry I kept it long from you. I want you to be stable before I let you know this." Arthit sat up on the bed and Kongpob followed his action.

"P, you're scaring me." Kongpob looked at him worriedly. The uncertainty in those eyes was making him scared.

"Well, Kong, I did research on your family." Arthit heard a gasp from the younger.

"W-What?" Kongpob's eyes turned wide.

"Yes Kong, and I found out that my dad and mom had a relationship with your parents." Arthit's words made Kongpob's heart beat fast. All the possibilities rushed into his mind and the worst part was that, whether Arthit's parents had a hand in his parents' death.

"I know what you might be thinking Kong and no, my parents don't have any part in your parents' death." Arthit cleared Kongpob's thoughts and he saw a sigh of relief escape from those pale lips.