Sotus Short Stories- discontinued

Arthit - Thanking the Moon Pt 2

Finally, I felt able to manage my own embarrassment, so I let go of Kongpob. He looked at me with a little bit of disappointment. This guy... always wanting more. I whisper into his ear, "We will talk later... I hope you are happy." His voices echos my own, "of course I am! I have the best faen". I need to walk away from him or else I will be stuck there dying in my own humiliation.

As I walked away Toota grabs my shoulder and goes, "I knew it! I saw you guys at the mall! You were too comfortable with each other, plus I have a gaydar!" "Ai'Toota is that really the first thing you want to say! When did you see us?" "Nope, not going to say!" He laughed as he says, "That means the shampoo you used was Nong Kongpob's right? We had pictures together at the wedding! I smelt it then!" I felt my cheeks warm up "Awe! So cute! How did this happen? You need to explain everything! I had never thought you would date a man nonetheless Nong Kongpob!" I let out a sigh, "I... had a meltdown. Don't you remember?" "Shia!! That's what that was. If you had told me I would have helped. I have been there... remember our first year." "I know. The problem was he confessed and I was still under the impression we were becoming good friends. Finding out that it wasn't... like that...then not understanding why I wasn't repulsed by the idea. I needed time to think."

He reached over and gives me a tight hug, "Ai'Arthit, I'm glad you found something that pushes you beyond your fears and doubts. I'm looking forward to what else he is able to do!" I punched Toota in embarrassment. I need to get a drink I don't know how many times, I'll have to explain myself... as I make my way to the table and start pouring the liquid courage into a cup. I feel like someone is hovering near by I turned and see Prem. Highly uncomfortable. "Ugh... Ai'Arthit.... can we chat?" He is making me nervous...

"What's up?" He is silent and whispers, "you made me surprised, you know?" And he touches my shoulder. I'm smiling uncomfortably... "what made you surprised?" He rolls his eyes at me, "so you are dating Nong Kongpob for real?" Why is this so hard to understand! I just declared it in front of our entire faculty. I take a deep breath and said it again. "Yeah" he nods and just takes a drink. I thinly smile.. this is fucking awkward. "How? I can't understand that part. I thought you hated each other or at least tolerated." I can't help but laugh. This is what is the most concerning part. I never thought it would be like this. I was afraid unknowingly of the judgement for our same sex relationship.

"It was like that yes, but I guess it kind of changed after he looked after me. It wasn't the same feeling as when you or Knott did it. I found out later that he had already liked me, so I felt his affection in his actions... I guess." He smiles widely, "which means I'm the reason you are together, but you never bothered to tell me!" I shake my head, "No way! He never confessed until...technically at the Gear Ceremony." He laughs at my nervous fidgeting. "What the hell! What did he do?" I can feel my ears warm up, "he gave me his gear...." He laughs louder still, "that is why you asked P'Deer about the gear and here we thought you drank too much for not remembering!" "Ugh.... don't remind me... so embarrassing" "You seem happy though, but he is definitely smitten. He was smiling pretty widely when you announced your relationship." I put my head into my hands. "I'm never going to live that down, am I?" "No way!!! I bet Ai'Bright is thinking about every way to tease you two from now on!" "I already know. I am trying to think of ways to torture him." We both laughed and we joined our friends.

"So are we not going to talk about the elephant in the room! What the hell Ai'Arthit! Since when did that happen? I was just joking when I asked if you were dating!" Toota and Knott looked at each other and shook their heads. "Well, it's been awhile..." "Awhile! Was I the only one not to know! Who knew?" "I was pretty sure nobody knew, but it turns out Knott and Toota figured it out." "Ai'Prem, does that means we are dense?" "Yup"

"who cares! I need to know how far have you gone? Like was it a drunken stupor?" "What the hell, Ai'Bright? No way. That would be something you would do!" "True! Does that mean you confessed to him? I kind of want to see a reenactment, right ai'Toot!"  "You really think he initiated this?" "He is one of the manliest man I know! A head hazer of course he did!" "Ai'Arthit, tell him!" "Ugh... well..." "well shit! Nong Kongpob has serious balls!" "I have what? P'Bright?"

As he walks into the group and finds his place beside me. I can feel his presence like a force; I felt complete...whole. "Well, isn't it the Nong that started it all! How did you make Ai'Arthit fall for your charms?" He is a little puzzled by the questions, but quickly chimed back, "you see... patience and a lot of mixed messages." "Kongpob!" I elbowed him right in the gut, "Phi!!! I not saying anything wrong!" "What the hell kind of mixed messages?" I can see him looking at me seriously and then at the crowd of my friends who are currently giggling at our antics, "you want me to say it here?" "Yes! Do it now Kong!" I muttered irritably.

"Fine. I would treat you as an enemy, then throw in comment on your appearance. I would help you, then throw in..." "STOP! Not another word!" My group of friends have reached the peak of their belly laughing. "YOU GUYS STOP TOO!" "Omg! You guys are too cute!"Toota screamed. I am stressed out, humiliated, and feel like I should run for the hills. Before I could make my move. I feel Kongpob grabbing my wrist and pulling me away. He found a less crowded location that had a bench over looking the campus.

This is what I liked about Kong. He always seemed to understand me more than others. How did he know I was literally dying inside over there. I realized it now, it felt as though we have always known each other even though that was not the case. How can I feel like that after only knowing him for a semester. I feel the drink I had earlier was starting to take effect. I defiantly had that too fast because of how awkward Prem was. I looked at Kongpob's face and smiled. I don't care if it was the drink or the person in front of me, but I didn't want this night to end.